CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The roadways that were closed due to flooding have reopened. Previous Story: Officials with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that several roads throughout…
Read more Roadways reopen in Citrus County after heavy rains caused floodingPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Pasco County is now part of ‘Road Trip Florida,’ the Florida Department of Transportation’s celebration of America 250.…
Read more Pasco County park featured in FDOT’s America 250 road tripLAKELAND, Fla. — Planning is moving forward on the long-awaited Kathleen Road extension in Lakeland. What You Need To Know Polk County continues to plan the extension and…
Read more Polk County receives federal funding for Kathleen Road extensionPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Bayside Bridge officially gets a new name on Tuesday. The county is renaming the bridge the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge. The new name…
Read more Bayside Bridge to take on new name Tuesday in honor of long-time attorneysPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – Two westbound lanes of Interstate 4 are open near the Champions Gate entrance after a depression closed the roadway on Thursday evening. The lanes…
Read more I-4 westbound lanes reopened after closure to depressionMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — State transportation officials are asking the public for input on the future of the State Road 789 Bridge on Longboat Key — a decision…
Read more FDOT seeks public input on options for Longboat Key BridgePASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Toll booths are becoming a thing of the past in Florida, with many roads now using toll-by-plate. But what becomes of those buildings no…
Read more What becomes of ‘abandoned’ Florida toll booths?CLEARWATER, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines operating out of the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) will add three new non-stop routes over the next couple of weeks, which will contribute…
Read more St. Pete-Clearwater Airport adds 3 new routes, ranked 2nd-most affordableTAMPA, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will only offer driver’s license knowledge and skills tests for drivers in English. Previously, the exams…
Read more Driver’s license exams only in English starting FridayMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are set to begin construction this summer on a new Cortez Bridge. It’s a $128 million project to replace the span connecting Bradenton…
Read more New Cortez Bridge construction to start in June; some businesses concernedCHARLOTTE, N.C. —A groundstop was temporarily issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Saturday as snow created difficult conditions on the airport’s runways. American Airlines canceled all of its…
Read more More than 1,000 flights canceled at Charlotte airport from snow stormRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is in the winter weather season. With sleet and/or freezing rain coating the roads, that makes driving dangerous. One expert shares some tips on…
Read more Raleigh driving instructor provides tips on driving during the winterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg was recently designated an official Trail Town by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for its significant investments in the…
Read more St. Petersburg earns Trail Town designationST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could strengthen electric bike laws. The bill would have a new licensing requirement, and riders could face fines…
Read more Some Florida lawmakers look to strengthen e-bike lawsORLANDO, Fla. — Starting Feb. 1, travelers without a REAL ID or acceptable form of identification could face extra screening and a $45 fee at TSA checkpoints. A…
Read more Flying without a REAL ID? TSA warns of delays, fees starting Feb. 1TAMPA, Fla. — Drivers traveling through Downtown Tampa should prepare for major overnight detours as crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 4 at the I-275 interchange. According…
Read more Downtown Tampa Interchange to close Wednesday night for major road workTAMPA, Fla. — Many people who have autism are still able to drive, including Eric Kaiser. However, stressful situations, like being pulled over by police, can make him uncomfortable. What…
Read more Proposed legislation could help autistic drivers in Florida interact with policeTAMPA, Fla. — A proposed Tampa ordinance centered around bikes would’ve lowered speed limits, banned wheelies and more, but it was voted down at the last city council meeting.…
Read more Tampa bike ordinance fails amid concerns including racial profilingINDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The city of Indian Rocks Beach has had free parking at its beach access points for years. However, a new pilot program is looking to…
Read more Indian Rocks Beach considers paid beach access parkingMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A busy stretch of U.S. 41 has a well-documented history of pedestrian-involved crashes. The Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is looking to change that. The…
Read more $20M plan in the works to improve safety along U.S. 41
