Stinky toilets, crying babies, airless cabins — the Obama administration said today passengers don't have to take it any more. It ordered airlines to let people get off planes delayed on the ground after three hours. ...more

December 21, 2009

Crist responds to Rasmussen poll Gov. Charlie Crist responded Wednesday morning to questions about the latest Rasmussen poll, showing him in a 43-43 tie with Marco Rubio in the race for U.S. Senate. ...more

December 20, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist signed Florida's passenger rail bill into law this morning in ceremonies in Tampa and three other cities while delivering the message that new rail equals thousands of new jobs. ...more

December 16, 2009

A contingent from Zephyrhills traveled to Tallahassee on Tuesday to meet with state transportation secretary Stephanie Kopelousos. ...more

December 9, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Department of Transportation said today. ...more

November 24, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist said he is "hopefully optimistic" that lawmakers will hold a special session soon about commuter rail, which could help the state win federal aid for a high-speed rail line from Tampa to Orlando. ...more

November 18, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said today it will propose long-sought safety requirements for long-distance buses, including seatbelts and stronger roof standards. ...more

November 16, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is taking its first step toward trying to fix the ailing airline industry, mired in a severe economic slump and facing safety worries. ...more

November 11, 2009

A congressional leader says Florida ranks last in spending federal highway stimulus money. ...more

August 8, 2009

A congressional leader says Florida ranks last in spending federal highway stimulus money. ...more

August 6, 2009