United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured flyers in a letter this week that the carrier is looking into the string of incidents that have recently involved its planes, from engine and structural issues to a wheel falling off during takeoff.
SFO-bound United flight returns to Sydney airport over mechanical issue
A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was forced to return to Sydney, Australia, due to an undisclosed maintenance issue.
50 people injured by 'strong movement' on Boeing plane flying from Australia to New Zealand
At least 50 people were injured Monday after a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner "dipped so dramatically into a nose dive for a couple of seconds" during a flight to New Zealand.
Rejected Florida license plates: These custom license plates were scrapped in 2023
Dozens of requests for personalized license plates were rejected last year by the State of Florida. Floridians were especially creative last year with their vanity plate submissions.
FDOT installs new features aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety on Orange Blossom Trail
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has recently completed a segment of an $8.7 million project along Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety.
SunRail trains delayed, canceled after vehicle collision in Longwood, police say
SunRail says one of its trains was held up late Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle was struck by a train near the tracks in Longwood.
Poinciana Parkway/SR 538 now a four-lane, divided expressway serving growing part of Osceola County
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has officially completed the expansion project for State Road 538, also known as Poinciana Parkway, a critical transportation artery catering to the rapidly growing Poinciana and Osceola County.
Wekiva Parkway, 25-mile toll road, officially opens in Central Florida
With the snip of a scissor, the state's transportation leaders officially opened the final section of the Wekiva Parkway, Friday afternoon.
FDOT planning to open new I-4 rest stop in Sanford
A rest area along Interstate 4 in Longwood can only accommodate 30 semi-tractor trailer trucks. There is a plan to build a new location in Sanford with 132 spaces.
NTSB will continue Melbourne crash investigation for several days
The National Transportation Safety Board is trying to figure out what's happening after back-to-back deadly crashes involving Brightline trains in Melbourne.
Brightline expansion: Orlando to Tampa rail service would run along I-4 corridor under new bill
Land would have to be set aside along Interstate 4 to extend passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa under a bill filed Wednesday for the 2024 legislative session.
Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
3 Florida highways make list of most hated highways in the country
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has released a top 100 list of the most loathed roads in the United States, and three Florida highways made the list.
FWC to assess Osceola Parkway Extension's path through conservation area
Next week the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is expected to discuss a proposed project that would lead to a highway extension through part of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County.
'Thanks for the great ride!' CEO, co-founder of Cruise steps down from position
Cruise's co-founder Kyle Vogt resigned as chief executive officer, according to a series of tweets made Sunday evening.
New speed bump frustrating drivers in Florida beach town: 'My car went up in the air!'
A new speed bump is catching drivers off guard, sending some cars into the air and scraping several bumpers on a highly traveled beach road.
4 large pickup trucks flub latest crash test, raising safety concerns, study shows
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified four large pickup trucks that failed in their latest crash test.
Brightline explores rail expansion to Tampa as delegation tours stations
Brightline on Monday welcomed Tampa-area elected officials and business leaders onboard one of its higher-speed trains to experience the new connection from South Florida to Orlando and explore future options for the Tampa extension.
FDOT considers SunRail stops in Lakeland, Haines City, other Polk County cities
A commuter rail line that could connect Lakeland and Orlando is one step closer. This isn’t the high-speed Brightline, it’s SunRail.
Proposed Florida bill aims to change how you drive in the left lane
A proposed bill aims to change how you drive in the left lane.