About freight train traffic through Pasco County's largely rural eastern flank, two rules always apply. ...more

March 4, 2009

A train struck a flatbed truck about 11 a.m. Tuesday, and the driver was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Kim Jan Nagelhoute, 51, a driver for Helena Chemical Co., was attempting to pull across the railroad tracks and into the Dade City business's driveway when the crash occurred, said Sgt. Steve Gaskins, spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash caused 17 empty coal cars and two locomotives to derail. Willie Lee Brown, an engineer on the CSX train, was taken to Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City; his condition was not immediately available. Charges are pending against Nagelhoute. ...more

March 4, 2009

The driver of a flatbed truck was in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa after the truck was struck by a train this morning. ...more

March 3, 2009

Parking would be prohibited on portions of several downtown streets during monthly motorcycle and antique car shows under a law being considered by city commissioners. Commissioners are to vote Monday on an ordinance that would regulate parking. A public hearing will be held during the commission's 7:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. ...more

March 3, 2009

Putting Rail On Map More than a year ago, the question was asked: "Why can't Tampa do this?" A rail line from Tampa Palms along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, west along Fowler Avenue, south along Nebraska to downtown Tampa, and west along Kennedy Boulevard, then northwest on Memorial Highway frontage road to Tampa International Airport. ...more

March 1, 2009

The city of Avon Park will be closing Museum Avenue from March 2-5 for construction purposes. ...more

February 26, 2009

Many people volunteer a few hours here and there. No one can cover all the bases. But with everyone pitching in, the jobs get done. ...more

February 25, 2009

Drivers on U.S. 41 will need to take a detour near Adamo Drive this morning. The highway, also known as 50th Street, was closed just after 5 a.m. today to allow CSX Inc. to repair a railroad crossing. The closing is expected to last about three weeks. ...more

February 20, 2009

U.S. 41 just north of Adamo Drive will be closed for three weeks starting Friday to allow CSX Inc. to repair a railroad crossing. ...more

February 19, 2009

Florida's commuter rail deal with CSX Transportation cleared its first House committee Wednesday, despite state estimates revealing that long-term costs will be near $2.7 billion. ...more

February 19, 2009