Worried students rally against USF's plan for massive budget cuts

As the University of South Florida plans out a multi-million dollar cut to its budget, students grew concerned about what will be impacted and held a demonstration Monday.

Researchers track impact of COVID-19 on hurricane preparations, evacuations

At the start of an extremely active hurricane season, Floridians shared their thoughts on evacuations amid the threat of COVID-19 as part of a research study conducted by the University of South Florida.

USF pushes spring break to April, makes changes to end-of-year calendar

Officials with the University of South Florida announced Monday it's pushing the school's scheduled spring break from March to April to avoid the rampant spread of COVID-19 among students and staff.

USF lab developing breathalyzer to detect COVID-19

A strange looking device in an engineering laboratory at the University of South Florida could lead to a big medical breakthrough and a big prize. 

SpaceX scrubs GPS III launch; next opportunity on Saturday night

SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket containing a global positioning satellite with just two seconds remaining before its scheduled liftoff.

USF to cut more than $35 million to balance budget during pandemic

The University of South Florida is making tough decisions to whittle down its budget, outlining more than $36 million in proposed cuts to make up for a loss in state funding.

Publix still requiring masks in stores as Florida enters Phase 3

Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.

Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day

Amazon also sees it as a way to get more people to sign up for its Prime membership since only those paying $12.99 a month or $119 a year can access the deals.

Publix holiday ice cream flavors are back in stores -- for a limited time

Publix holiday ice cream is back. Just in time for fall, the grocer -- which is celebrating 90 years in service this year -- has released 12 limited-edition ice cream flavors for fall and Christmas. 

Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape

Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.

It's all in the details: Publix reveals its secrets behind the shelves, founder's prediction

The Publix-way of doing things may not be obvious when you shop, but every detail of how things look in a store is carefully thought through, adjusted over time, and still incorporates its founder's philosophy of customer service.

Disney delays release of 'Black Widow,' 'West Side Story,' and more films

The coronavirus pandemic has further delayed the release of some highly-anticipated movies including Marvel's "Black Widow" and director Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."

From top to bottom, Publix tries to provide comfort for all during pandemic

Maintaining a grocery store as a place where shopping is a pleasure is a regular motto for the beloved Florida business Publix. Keeping the customer and associates top of mind during the pandemic is a whole other story.

Being Black in modern society: USF to launch 23 studies on impacts of racism and inequality

As the nation reckons with systemic racism and how to move forward, researchers at the University of South Florida are focusing on how it exists in Tampa Bay and abroad.

Tampa police tasked with making sure bars follow COVID-19 reopening guidelines

Tampa police officers are walking into pubs, taverns, and bars in SoHo and Ybor City, making sure business owners are complying with Governor Ron Desantis' COVID-19 phase 2 re-opening orders.

Experts warn vaccine distribution will be massive undertaking

The president said he has a different opinion about the timeline of a potential COVID-19 vaccine than the guidance given by the director of the Centers for Disease Control, Robert Redfield.