High-tech effort underway to remap Bahamas after Dorian

Researchers at the University of South Florida are using high-tech data to aid in Hurricane Dorian recovery.

USF study suggests cell phone waves could combat the effects of Alzheimer's

A new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease could come from an unlikely source: Your cell phone.  USF researchers say there are signs that bombarding your brain with phone waves may help combat the disease.

NASA says 1969 moon landing lab to be demolished next year

HOUSTON (AP) - NASA says the Houston building where Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong and his colleagues emerged from quarantine after their 1969 moon mission has fallen into disrepair and will be demolished.

USF doctors return from Bahamas after assisting hospitals

A medical team of doctors and nurses from the University of South Florida returned from the Bahamas after spending the weekend helping those in need.

HART bus driver shows kindness beyond driver's seat

Sometimes the smallest gesture can make a world of difference, as a HART bus driver recently found out.

USF doctors travel to Bahamas to provide aid after Hurricane Dorian

Doctors from the University of South Florida College of Medicine flew to the Bahamas to spend the weekend working at Nassau clinics and hospitals. 

Church of Scientology faces lawsuit from four women

The Church of Scientology is facing a major lawsuit. Its leader and a popular TV actor are being sued by four women who say the actor sexually assaulted them. 

Decorated police officer facing child pornography charges

A decorated St. Petersburg police officer was in federal court Thursday afternoon after being arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents. 

Chick-fil-A employee hailed a hero for saving a man's life: 'God placed me' there

A Chick-fil-A employee working the drive-thru in in Chula Vista, Calif., is being celebrated for springing into action and saving a man's life, an act he credits to his faith in God.

TPD officer serving in Iraq promoted to lieutenant via Skype

A Tampa police officer currently on deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq received an honor back at home Monday: A big promotion.

USF makes list of top 50 public universities

For the first time in its history, the University of South Florida has cracked the list of top 50 public universities, a list released yearly by U.S. News and World Report. 

USF move-in day leaves students, parents dripping with accomplishment, sweat

College move-in day means hauling in mini-fridges, making sure dressers are fastened on dollies, and lots of patience, because thousands of others are doing the same thing.

St. Pete police mourn the loss of K9 'Ares'

Members of the St. Petersburg Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers.

Students and parents encouraged to download 'USF Safe' app

The University of South Florida is encouraging students and parents to download its safety app ahead of the start of the new semester. It's called "USF Safe". 

USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact

A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.

USF professor on artificial intelligence: 'Data is the new oil'

President Trump says China manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage. But, while many watch the stock market, another battle with China is brewing. It’s a race for artificial intelligence, or AI.