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Potholes increasing in Tampa after back-to-back hurricanes Residents say they are fed up and are hoping to see a change. The city said they are actively working on repairs. Prev Next Potholes and roadway issues are becoming a bigger issue in the City of Tampa after the back to back hurricanes. Posted 3 minutes ago HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, fla — Potholes and roadway issues are becoming a bigger problem in the City of Tampa after the back-to-back hurricanes. People are fed up and hoping the city will fill some of the potholes soon. For drivers, hitting a pothole can be costly. Greg Bailey from Greg Bailey Automotive said potholes can pop a tire and cause other alignment issues in the car, costing people hundreds of dollars. “Some tires are two or three hundred dollars depending on the size and width, all that stuff,” Bailey said. Bailey explained he replaces tires and wheels because of potholes daily. “I mean, there's a lot of potholes around this city, and people have that problem all the time,” Bailey said. People like Kevin Hurley. “Turns out I have to get a whole new wheel on the left side of my car,” Hurley said. Kevin Hurley is a Tampa resident who drove over a manhole in his neighborhood. He explained that the cap popped off and damaged his car. “We jumped out of the car, and the manhole cover was off the manhole,” Hurley said. The city said that the issue has since been fixed, and the manhole is now secure. Hurley said he has other issues with potholes and roads in his neighborhood and wants to see some changes. ABC Action News brought these issues to the city. They said they've seen an increase in potholes, depressions, and road damage because of the recent flooding. They also explained that hurricane recovery delayed their normal road repair schedule. However, they are now actively working on repairs and are back on schedule. You can track the repairs here. Florida veteran Paul Canton believes his years-long fight to become a legal American citizen could rest with President-elect Donald Trump. Florida veteran repeatedly denied U.S. citizenship hopeful President-elect Trump can help him Copyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Morning Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information. CURATION BY Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development Store and/or access information on a device Consent (119 vendors) Consent (70 vendors) Consent (96 vendors) Consent (91 vendors) Consent (28 vendors) Consent (24 vendors) Consent (77 vendors) Consent (32 vendors) Consent (57 vendors) Consent (67 vendors) Consent (12 vendors) Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent
Keely McCormick is a journalist for WFTS-TV, focusing on local news in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. With a passion for community issues and a dedication to keeping residents informed, Keely covers a wide range of topics including local politics, real estate, healthcare, and social issues. Through her reporting, she aims to provide valuable insights and resources to the Tampa community.
