USF starts randomized pool testing for COVID-19 testing on campus
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
Defense's request denied for body camera footage from shooting at Tampa officer's home
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks
Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.
Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.
Governor says state's COVID-19 downward trend is promising
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
North Carolina golden retriever does her part delivering Chick-fil-A orders to owner
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Ready to help, over a hundred TECO workers head to Louisiana storm zones
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
Researchers continue testing plasma as treatment for COVID-19
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
'Owl House' makes history with Disney's first bisexual lead character
The series creator Dana Terrace said she fought for the representation.
The series creator Dana Terrace said she fought for the representation.
Success! SpaceX completes historic 100th launch with another round of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
USF move-in gets underway with new COVID-19 precautions
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
NASA, USF test system that uses human waste to grow fresh vegetables
Human waste could be a key piece of NASA's plan to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and make successful trips to Mars.
Human waste could be a key piece of NASA's plan to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and make successful trips to Mars.
TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
Men arrested for illegal use of gill net to catch baby dolphin, redfish, snook, and bonnethead sharks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
HART bus driver hurt after rock hits bus window
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
Publix reports $2.5 billion spike in sales amid pandemic
Publix announced Monday that sales in the first half of 2020 increased approximately $2.5 billion compared to the same time last year.
Publix announced Monday that sales in the first half of 2020 increased approximately $2.5 billion compared to the same time last year.
Florida baby, rescued calf delight social media with Chick-fil-A photoshoot
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.