News in Tampa
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 01Waymo launches driverless vehicle service in Tampa
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, Inc., officially launched its public driverless vehicle service in Tampa today. Customers can download the app and sign up for the service. The organization will accept riders over time. Earlier this month, Waymo…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 24Tampa International Airport bails out of privatization talks
The program would put passenger security screenings into the hands of a private company.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 24In win for union, Tampa International Airport will not move forward with privatized TSA Gold+ program
Tampa International Airport has decided to drop its interest in the TSA Gold+ program—a controversial security program that would have put a private contractor in charge of passenger screening and screening equipment. The news, announced in a press release this morning, comes…
That's So Tampa
Published August 19The 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. […]
I Love the Burg
Published August 19The 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. […]
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 12Driverless cars have touched down in Tampa. Here’s what to know
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 11CLEAR+ security screening coming to Tampa airport this year
Airport administrators said the addition will help improve the security screening checkpoint process.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 06Catch a bus to Tampa airport from St. Pete? Here’s how, starting this fall
City of Tampa
Published August 05Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard
Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard Tony D. Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:29 am Map showing a highlighted road section for a project on New Tampa Blvd near I-75. City of Tampa Paving Map 2019 - 2026 New Tampa Boulevard Paving Begins Drivers in New Tampa will soon enjoy a…
City of Tampa
Published July 30Traffic Advisory: METROCON July 31-August 2, 2026
Traffic Advisory: METROCON July 31-August 2, 2026 Kirstin A. Thu, 07/30/2026 - 09:59 am Traffic advisory graphic for METROCON 2026, warning of increased traffic July 31–August 2. Heads up, Downtown Tampa! A wave of anime fans, cosplayers, and pop culture lovers is heading to the…
WMNF 88.5
Published July 29TSA union fights against privatization of TPA security
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is one of 20 national airports that have opted into the new Transportation Security Administration’s new TSA Gold + program. It was proposed by the Trump administration. Private contractors would take over security screenings, checkpoints and the…
I Love the Burg
Published July 27PSTA to launch express bus service from Downtown St. Pete to Tampa airport for only $2.25 each way
Good news, travelers: you no longer have to schedule a $45 rideshare just to catch your next flight out of Tampa. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) just announced that it […]