Indian Rocks Beach began a six‑month paid‑parking pilot on May 18, converting roughly 180 beach‑access spots to metered spaces. City leaders say proceeds will fund stormwater and infrastructure.

State data show 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025 and 51 fatalities, with personal watercraft accounting for a disproportionate share of crashes. Agencies are stepping up patrols and safety outreach.

FDOT has programmed $100 million toward widening and safety upgrades on Lithia Pinecrest Road after local advocacy from Commissioner Christine Miller. The funding advances design and phased work on a long‑debated corridor rebuild.

Longtime Land O' Lakes residents say booming development is clogging roads and making neighborhood streets feel less safe as agencies study large-scale fixes.

Hillsborough’s TPO left the contentious I‑275 widening on its new priority list, keeping the corridor eligible for state and federal funding even as neighbors push back.

Hernando County deputies warned drivers Wednesday that possible sinkhole activity blocked Pike Avenue at Landover Boulevard; motorists were told to use alternate routes. Crews are assessing the scene.

Port Tampa Bay held its annual hurricane tabletop, rehearsing fuel logistics and electrical upgrades to reduce outage risk ahead of storm season.

Hillsborough's TPO backed a compromise that keeps regional MPO talks moving while Tampa and Pinellas officials worry about representation.

Tampa is moving ahead on a $6.45M Complete Streets makeover of El Prado Blvd., adding sidewalks, buffered bike lanes and new crosswalks. Neighbors and city staff will review plans at an open house next week.

Tampa officials say the city will build the world’s largest Suspended Ion Exchange plant at the Tippin water works to cut PFAS, lower chemical use and save about $2M a year.

Fan-shot video from a recent Rays game shows support columns moving inside Tropicana Field, sparking fresh safety concerns among fans. Local outlets and engineers weighed in.

HART will remove Routes 24LX, 25LX and HARTFlex South County and adjust timetables across the system. Route 38 will run every 30 minutes on weekdays starting June 7.

FDOT crews began overnight work at the I‑75/SR‑52 interchange to reconfigure ramps and add lanes; expect short nightly closures and lane shifts.