China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement
China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.
USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.
Video: USF cheerleaders' daring stunt routine goes viral
A pair of USF coed cheerleaders are going viral for their award-winning routine.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok deal
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a new TikTok deal to prevent the app from going dark Saturday.
Clearwater leaders delay vote on selling street to Church of Scientology
After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.
USF's Sofia Chepenik's vocals carry further than the lacrosse field
Sofia Chepenik's voice on the lacrosse field is unmistakable.
Amazon sending fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet for customers
Amazon said its Project Kuiper will provide high-speed, low-latency internet to almost any location on Earth.
QVC partners with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping amid uncertain future for app
QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.
TikTok bidding war: Amazon reportedly casts last-minute offer
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
USF's Sammie Puisis to compete in both men's and women's Final Four all-star events
Sammie Puisis got a near-perfect sendoff to the end of her collegiate basketball career.
Clearwater City Council debates selling the Church of Scientology a city-owned street
The Clearwater City Council discussed the next steps in a potential sale of a downtown street to the Church of Scientology in a work session Monday.
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
Amazon planning to extend Prime Day 2025 to a four-day shopping event
Prime Day has been limited to two days since 2015.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
USF football’s starting quarterback returns for spring practices backed by QB2
Much like the season itself, spring is a time of transition for USF quarterback Bryce Archie.
USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports
USF students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.
Lawsuit filed against Disney regarding ex-employee who allegedly filmed up girl's dress
A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.
Trump offers to pay astronauts' overtime after unexpected 9-month space mission
President Trump said he would personally cover the cost of per diem pay for two astronauts stranded in space for nine months, calling their $5-a-day compensation “not a lot” after what they endured.
USF researchers among first to identify viruses linked to red tide, which could help predict future blooms
Researchers at the University of South Florida are among the first to identify viruses associated with red tide, which could help experts predict future blooms.