Stephens, 52, the airport's first Black chief executive, brings to the role nearly 25 years of experience "managing complex legal, compliance, human resources, labor and employment issues."

HART says it is phasing out its normal paper fare cards as a way to make the boarding process quicker and more efficient.

Tampa International Airport received federal funding for its new “state-of-the-art” terminal. Airside D, a $1.5 million project, is set to open in 2028.

This new version of the bridge is expected to have a 100-year shelf life, with wider concrete barriers. It will also have a wide multi-use path for bikers and pedestrians.

Floridians can purchase a “Margaritaville” license plate for an additional $25 per year on top of their regular registration fees.

The long lines are testing some people's patience, while others could only laugh it off as they waited up to five hours for gas.

President Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton. Biden said Tuesday he’s calling on the airlines to help people evacuate.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss recovery efforts a week after Hurricane Helene's landfall, all the ways to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election, a claims check about social media and Helene, and a few other stories from across the state including a look at how the state's ports are moving forward following a longshoreman strike earlier this week, and peanut farmers.

It comes a day after the governor said nationwide dockworker strikes could slow the flow of supplies needed for Hurricane Helene recovery.

The union members say they're suspending work as part of a strike along the East Coast and Gulf Coast until they negotiate a contract for higher wages and provisions against automated work.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says improvements to the interchange at Fruitville Road will be done three years ahead of schedule as well as added funding for supply chain projects designed with roads upgrades in mind.

On Sunday, Brightline marks one year of operating in Orlando, while SunRail plans to add 17 stations in Central Florida.