USF hires Rob Higgins after over 2 decades with Tampa Bay Sports Commission

The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."

3rd annual 9/11 memorial flag in Land O’Lakes honors victims and educates new generations

Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.

Amazon to end free shipping perk for some Prime users

Amazon is ending a perk that allows Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World is getting repainted

For more than 50 years, Cinderella Castle has stood as the symbol of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, greeting guests at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. Now, Disney Imagineers say the iconic castle is set to receive a fresh new look inspired by its original design.

No active shooter found at USF after call reporting gunman on main campus

Law enforcement responded Saturday to an apparent swatting incident on the University of South Florida's main campus, where there was a report of an active shooter.

SpaceX scrubs launch for Starship's 10th test flight

SpaceX is preparing for the tenth flight test of its Starship spacecraft from its Texas facility, with a launch window opening as early as Sunday evening.

Starbucks CEO sets new time goal for baristas making your order

Four minutes or less. That is how long the Starbucks chief executive officer would like for it to take from order to drink in hand. 

Amazon adds fresh groceries to free same-day delivery for Prime members

Amazon Prime members in more than 1,000 U.S. cities can now get fresh groceries like milk, fruit, and vegetables delivered the same day alongside other household items, with plans to expand to over 2,300 cities by the end of 2025.

USF building new college for AI, cybersecurity with help from major benefactor

Officials at the University of South Florida and a major university benefactor are planning to build a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at USF in Tampa. 

"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck

A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.

SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday

NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.

NASA says nearly 4,000 workers to leave space agency

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees are leaving under a Trump-era deferred resignation program, reducing the agency’s workforce by 20% amid growing concerns over budget cuts.