Cleared for historic launch, SpaceX likely to win out-of-this-world ‘capture the flag’ race

When the Apollo 11 crew blasted off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center nearly 51 years ago, their launch ended the race for the moon. And when astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launch from the same pad Wednesday, they’ll be ending another space race.

SpaceX, NASA join for new frontier in space exploration

The last time U.S. astronauts blasted off aboard an American rocket was July 8, 2011, in the space shuttle Atlantis.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.

SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.

USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19

There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.

NBA says it's talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump to attend NASA astronaut launch in Florida

President Donald Trump plans to be on the Florida coast Wednesday to watch the astronaut launch in Florida.

Online medical appointments go mainstream during pandemic

Telehealth has grown in demand since the coronavirus pandemic began, placing more importance on the expansion of medical education and access for patients.

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.

Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently

Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. 

University of South Florida, University of Tampa ponder how to return to on-campus learning

Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.

Publix is now highest-ranking Florida company on Fortune 500 list

Publix has moved up on the list of Fortune 500 companies, and is now the highest-ranking Florida company to be included.

Uber riders, drivers must wear coronavirus face masks beginning May 18

Uber will require riders and drivers to wear face masks beginning May 18 to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the rideshare company said Wednesday.

Free simulator lets you pilot SpaceX's Crew Dragon

For those who wonder what it's like to be an astronaut, they can now try and fly through space without leaving Earth.

Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic

College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.