With holiday travel expected to surge, the average price of gasoline in Florida edged up slightly over the past week. As of Monday, Florida drivers were paying an average of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, up just one cent from $3.12 the previous…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order extending the state of local emergency originally enacted on September 23, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. The extension will remain in effect through December 23, 2024. The local emergency declaration,…
Read More Hillsborough County Extends State Of Local Emergency Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists traveling in Tampa should be aware of a temporary closure affecting the southbound I-275 ramp to the Howard Frankland Bridge from Kennedy Boulevard (SR 60). The closure is scheduled to take place from 11 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, to 5…
Read More Southbound I-275 Ramp To Howard Frankland Bridge From Kennedy Boulevard To Close Sunday Night
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists should prepare for nighttime full closures of SR 574 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) over I-75 between Falkenburg Road and Williams Road. The closures will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, December 15, through Wednesday, December 18,…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As the holiday season approaches, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue (SPFR) is urging residents to be mindful of the potential dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power many popular holiday gifts, from smartphones and tablets to toys and electric scooters. Lithium-ion…
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A record 7.1 million Floridians are expected to travel more than 50 miles during this year’s holiday season, a 3% increase from last year. According to AAA, the majority of travelers (90%) will be driving to their destinations. However, air travel is also expected to…
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TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Water Department will be conducting road repairs on West Gandy Boulevard between South Trask Street and South Hesperides Street beginning at 8 PM tonight, December 12th. To facilitate the repairs, one lane of eastbound traffic will be closed at a…
Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: West Gandy Boulevard Lane Closures For Water Main Repair
A sudden and dramatic drop in temperatures has gripped Florida as a powerful cold front swept through the state on December 12, 2024. After days of record-breaking heat, Floridians woke up to a chilly morning with temperatures plummeting into the mid-30s in the northern parts…
Read More Florida Shivers As Cold Front Sweeps Through State, Warmer Temps On Deck
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should expect delays and detours on East 4th Avenue due to a full road closure for water maintenance. Starting at 9:00 AM today, East 4th Avenue will be closed to traffic between North 17th Street and Angel Oliva Senior…
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A rapidly intensifying storm, fueled by an “atmospheric river” of moisture, is set to unleash a deluge of rain and powerful winds across the eastern United States, prompting warnings of widespread flooding, travel disruptions, and potential power outages. AccuWeather meteorologists say this developing “bomb…
Read More “Bomb Cyclone” Threatens Eastern US With Flooding, High Winds, And Travel Chaos