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It wont work for multiple reasons. If it an Emergency Vehicle needs to go off the ramp the wrong way they cant. These are designed the parking lots or parking garages. No more than 5 Miles Per Hour fdot spokesperson kris carson says what is worse that the spikes dont deflate fast enough. Over time the spikes can damage cars going on the ramps the right way. Its an issue fdot is tracking saying it is not a road issue but an issue with drivers. 105 wrong way driving arrests, all of them involve im...

Three new cases of zika have been found in Hillsborough County and a theres a Public Health emergency declared by governor rick scott for five counties. Hillsborough county Mosquito Control would only tell us the people live on the west side of the county. Its set mosquito traps near that area. Theyll send the mosquitoes they catch to be tested for zika by the state department of health. Because this is the first time florida will test for zika, they dont know how long it will take. While all of...

In November, David Gwynn, the Florida Department of Transportation secretary for the Tampa Bay area, came to the Pinellas County Commission with what he said was good news: The Gateway Expressway project would finally open to drivers in February. It’s now the end of February, construction isn’t done and the Department of Transportation says the opening of the repeatedly delayed project has ...

The oft-delayed project was supposed to open to drivers in February, but problems procuring sign panels have pushed back the finish line.

But the long-planned project now hinges on the March 19 election, according to planning officials.

If you’ve been on a four-mile stretch of 4th Street N in St. Petersburg the past few months, you’ve likely seen orange barrels, lane closures and close calls.

Half of the candidates oppose the project, which the city has approved but state lawmakers have delayed.

Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, resources are available to help. Please see the information at the end of this story. A man jumped to his death from the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway bridge on Tuesday, the first suicide from the bridge in 19 months, according to state data. That is likely the longest period of time ...

Shooters from around the country visited Lonoke Friday to participate in Remingtons annual Shoot to Cure sporting clays tournament to benefit Arkansas Childrens Hospital.

The good news: Two of the three widening and improvement projects along U.S. 19 have been completed.