by Brian Burgess | Oct 6, 2023
A new report about the financial expenditures of Amtrak underscore how it’s losing money The report comes as Brightline, Florida’s “private” high-speed rail network, launches its Orlando to Miami route. The financial realities of operating...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 2, 2023
A House Republican in Florida, Rep. Chuck Clemons, has proposed renaming State Road A1A to “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” in honor of the musician’s recent passing. Jimmy Buffett, known for songs like “Margaritaville,” had a strong...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 25, 2023
Five organizations in Florida collectively received up to $57.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday to support projects focused on improving safety, infrastructure, and workforce development. Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 22, 2023
Brightline has launched a high-speed rail service connecting South Florida to Orlando, linking two major urban regions after a decade-long effort. The service offers tickets starting at $79 for adults and $39 for children for a one-way trip from Miami to Orlando, with...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 8, 2023
The Florida Turnpike Enterprise has awarded Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. a $28 million contract for transportation infrastructure updates due to population growth. Jacobs will provide design services for expanding the Sawgrass Expressway in South Florida, adding...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia aims at Florida’s Gulf Coast, potentially becoming a Category 2 hurricane with threats to life, property, and power outages. Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising residents to prepare for the storm’s impact; some models predict it could reach...
