Electronic message boards now are flashing alerts to drivers in the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 19 near Ridge Road. ...more

October 22, 2008

Florida is hitting the gas on road and bridge projects to create 39,000 jobs across the state, including the Tampa Bay area. ...more

October 17, 2008

In an effort to help downtown businesses and foster a pedestrian-friendly and safe atmosphere, city officials begin the process of changing the flow of traffic on First and Second streets North on Sunday. ...more

October 10, 2008

Work has begun on the Busch Boulevard beautification project, with completion scheduled for fall 2009. ...more

October 8, 2008

It's not a bridge to nowhere - really. The Florida Department of Transportation expects a fair amount of foot traffic to take the high road when miles of raised wooden bridges under construction along U.S. 92 are complete. ...more

October 8, 2008

Work has begun on the Busch Boulevard beautification project, with completion scheduled for fall 2009. ...more

October 8, 2008

Drivers have been doing double-takes along a 12.5-mile stretch of U.S. 92, wondering whether they've witnessed the Sunshine State's version of Alaska's "bridge to nowhere." The boardwalks are part of a multimillion-dollar Florida Department of Transportation project alongside U.S. 92 between Eureka Springs and Thonotosassa roads. Transportation officials say plenty of pedestrians are expected to use the foot paths when all is said and done. ...more

October 6, 2008

The Hillsborough County School District does not have to pay for roads or other traffic improvements that do not touch school property, a circuit judge ruled Monday. ...more

September 30, 2008

Highlands County hourly workers who are put on standby, to be ready to come in after normal hours in case of an emergency, will now get two hours of pay for each day they are on standby. ...more

September 17, 2008

Noteworthy items from the Aug. 25 Plant City Commission meeting include: •City commissioners approved City Manager David Sollenberger's recommendation to commit $200,000 to secure a matching grant for the fourth phase of development of Ellis-Methvin Park near Cherry Street and Park Road. ...more

September 3, 2008