Train derailment shuts down 50th Street and Causeway Boulevard

A Palm River-Clair Mel train derailment forced a major road closure Sunday evening, prompting traffic detours for local drivers. 

Tampa International Airport unveils air taxi concept for dream project

On Thursday morning, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens stood before the Tampa City Council to reveal a futuristic vision for the city’s transportation: air taxis.

Tampa International Airport awarded nearly $11M federal grant for runway, taxiway upgrades

Tampa International Airport is receiving nearly $11 million in federal funding to help modernize airfield infrastructure, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.

Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?

State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.

Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue

A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.

Tampa International Airport announces first major ticketing level overhaul since 1971

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about to completely redesign its ticketing level on the second floor, which will include adding more space near ticket counters and more self-check-in kiosks. 

TPA spring break travel: 3.1M passengers expected as unpaid TSA officers reach ‘breaking point’

Tampa International Airport is bracing for a massive influx of travelers for spring break. Chief Operating Officer John Tiliacos estimates that between now and the end of April, the airport will see a staggering 3.1 million passengers.

Airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers during partial government shutdown

As we continue this partial government shutdown, one of the areas most impacted is the aviation space, especially TSA. In fact, a group of airline executives are calling on congress to support TSA workers better as they are receiving zero dollar paychecks, receiving nothing.

More budget airline deals announced for Tampa Bay travelers

Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop flights out of Tampa International Airport (TPA) starting this summer. 

St. Petersburg plots course for 'air taxis' at Albert Whitted Airport, task force delivers roadmap

More than a century after the world’s first scheduled commercial airline service lifted off from St. Petersburg, city leaders say they want to be ready for what could be aviation’s next big leap: electric "air taxis," also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft).