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Howard Frankland Bridge express lane tolling begins Saturday

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, drivers will begin paying electronic tolls Saturday on the new Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275) Express Lanes across Old Tampa Bay. The money will be collected through the SunPass Prepaid Toll Program. Only passenger vehicles,…

Tax reform could slash bus, ferry service across Pinellas

The overhaul could jeopardize ferry service and eliminate many of the county’s 40 bus routes.

The new Tampa to St. Pete ferry boat has arrived ahead of Tampa Bay Ferry launch

The long-awaited return of St. Pete to Tampa ferry service across Tampa Bay hit a major milestone this week, as the first of its two ships arrived in Pinellas County. […]

The new St. Pete to Tampa ferry boat has arrived ahead of Tampa Bay Ferry launch

The long-awaited return of St. Pete to Tampa ferry service across Tampa Bay hit a major milestone this week, as the first of its two ships arrived in Pinellas County. […]

Traffic signal upgrade at Seminole and Park boulevards targets November completion

Construction Begins Near FishHawk Sports Complex

Beginning as early as Wednesday, August 19, South Hillsborough Pipeline construction crews will begin building an access road in the TECO easement near the FishHawk Sports Complex at 16112 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia. Residents can expect to see construction vehicles and heavy…

U.S. Transportation Secretary discusses Port Tampa Bay investment

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will receive $16.5 million to build a new 249-passenger ferry.

PSTA ferry service vessel arrives in Pinellas County

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced Monday that the Bay Breeze, one of the boats acquired for its new ferry service, has arrived in Tarpon Springs. The asset will now undergo refurbishment. According to a prepared statement, the Bay Clipper, PSTA’s second vessel,…

Allegiant announces new St. Pete-Boston flights, plus Sarasota-Providence route

Two affordable new northeast travel routes are coming to the area, thanks to Allegiant. The airline today announced a slew of new spring 2027 routes, including direct flights from St. […]

Night Closure On August 16: S. Kings Ave. From Lumsden To Bloomingdale

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, South Kings Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Lumsden Road to Bloomingdale Avenue. The contractor installing the South Hillsborough Pipeline on South Kings Avenue will be restoring and restriping the roadway. Access for local…

Driverless cars have touched down in Tampa. Here’s what to know

Night Closure Continues On S. Kings Ave.; N. Kings Ave. Closed At Victoria St. On August 11

South Kings Avenue will be closed nightly from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. from Ronele Drive to Bloomingdale Avenue for South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. This night closure is expected to continue through Saturday, August 15. Denham Road residents can bypass construction while…