Early sunrise: Mission to 'touch' the sun blasts off from Florida
This is one hot flight: The first NASA mission to ‘touch’ our sun is underway after a dramatic early morning launch. The Parker Solar Probe is now racing through space on a path that will eventually bring it within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface.
SpaceX brings back Florida's space tourism
The Florida aerospace industry was almost wiped out when the space shuttle program was shut down in 2011. But now, SpaceX is providing the launchpad for the commercial space industry to take off.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket makes thunderous debut
Pushed into the sky by the thundering blast of 27 engines, SpaceX’s strongest rocket yet blasted off from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday before sending its boosters hurtling back to Earth for an intricate seaside double-landing.
SpaceX defends rocket's performance in secret satellite launch
SpaceX defended its rocket performance during the weekend launch of a secret U.S. satellite, responding Tuesday to media reports that the satellite codenamed Zuma was lost.
The story of the 'Blue Marble' photo
It?s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea ? all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
FOX 13 investigates big incentives for Amazon jobs
State and local governments have offered Amazon millions in public incentives to expand and hire in Florida. While Governor Scott and Tampa Bay area leaders have praised Amazon for fueling our economy, President Trump has strongly criticized Amazon and accused it of costing jobs.
University of South Florida releases on-campus football stadium study results
For years, current and former University of South Florida students have discussed the topic of an on-campus football stadium. Now, school officials are talking too.
Publix takes top spot as America's favorite
Publix has zoomed past Trader Joe's for the title of America's favorite supermarket, tying for first place with Wegmans.
Financial planning 101
It's a younger generation that's diverse and highly educated. But when it comes to money matters, they could apparently use some advice.
Church of Scientology takes on Clearwater aquarium
The Church Of Scientology is not happy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) sold a piece of property it desperately wanted to the city of Clearwater.
USF football player charged
A University of South Florida football player, still in the hospital after a weekend road-rage altercation, has now been charged in connection with the incident.
Behind the scenes at Disney on Ice
Disney on Ice is coming to Amalie Arena this weekend, so Charley Belcher took a look behind the scenes today on Charley's World!
Manatee Viewing Center marks 30 years
Crisp blue skies made Thursday a perfect day to mark the 30th birthday of the popular TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. And the chilly air guaranteed that several guests of honor showed up.
Charlie Strong gets look at Bulls
New USF head football coach Charlie Strong hit the field with the Bulls for spring practice today. He inherits the most successful team in school history.
Historic launch, dramatic landing for SpaceX
An historic Kennedy Space Center launch pad roared back to life for the first time in nearly six years Sunday as a privately-owned rocket not only sent an unmanned cargo capsule toward the space station, but then made the first-ever daylight rocket landing nearby.
The math on Signing Day
Kevin O'Donnell reports
USF immigration demonstration
Aaron Mesmer reports
SpaceX rocket explodes on launch pad during simulated countdown
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad today during a dress rehearsal for a satellite launch, which had been scheduled for this weekend.
The birth of a Publix
It's 45,000 square feet, mostly empty right now. But as we watch, employees will take 40 truckloads of groceries to fill this brand new Publix in less than 14 days -- and that's just the start.
Rocket landing overshadows SpaceX Dragon's return to flight
An experimental new type of module is among the fresh supplies headed to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first Dragon cargo launch in nearly a year – punctuated by a heart-stopping at-sea landing of the rocket’s first stage.