USF football’s starting quarterback returns for spring practices backed by QB2
Much like the season itself, spring is a time of transition for USF quarterback Bryce Archie.
USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports
USF students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.
Lawsuit filed against Disney regarding ex-employee who allegedly filmed up girl's dress
A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.
Trump offers to pay astronauts' overtime after unexpected 9-month space mission
President Trump said he would personally cover the cost of per diem pay for two astronauts stranded in space for nine months, calling their $5-a-day compensation “not a lot” after what they endured.
USF researchers among first to identify viruses linked to red tide, which could help predict future blooms
Researchers at the University of South Florida are among the first to identify viruses associated with red tide, which could help experts predict future blooms.
Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say
Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.
NASA spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.
USF women’s basketball faces Tennessee in March Madness as Tampa prepares for Final Four
The University of South Florida women’s basketball team takes on Tennessee on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
NASA astronauts delayed in space for 9 months won’t get overtime pay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months stuck in space after a Boeing Starliner failure. Despite the risks, they earned no hazard pay or overtime—just their standard government salary.
USF doctor resigns after unearthed audio exposes him boasting about skirting anti-DEI laws
A university doctor has resigned from his position after Fox News Digital reported on unearthed audio where he touted how he has been avoiding anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) laws in Florida while attacking state and federal officials, including top White House official Stephen Miller.
Clearwater discusses closing part of downtown street to sell to Church of Scientology
The ownership of a stretch of street in downtown Clearwater may soon change.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
SpaceX capsule delivers NASA astronaut replacements to ISS
A SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 from Florida to relieve stranded astronauts at space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 mission, astronauts en route to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched four Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday night from Cape Canaveral.
Senator proposes moving NASA headquarters to Florida, cites 'government waste'
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican from Florida, has introduced legislation to move NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
USF women’s basketball team heads to NCAA Tournament
Vittoria Blasigh scored 20 points, Carla Brito added 17 and No. 3-seed South Florida defeated Rice 69-62 on Wednesday night to win the American Athletic Conference championship.
Could USF Sarasota-Manatee merge with New College of Florida? Rumors swirl as group begs for answers
USF Sarasota-Manatee trustees, former board members and supporting organizations are begging for transparency about a rumored merger with New College of Florida. NCF is already in discussions to consolidate Asolo Preparatory and the Ringling Museum.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-10 launch scrubbed due to hydraulic issue on the ground
Wednesday night's scheduled launch of NASA and SpaceX's Crew-10 has been scrubbed due to a hydraulic issue on the ground with an arm, according to NASA's and SpaceX's broadcasters. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 is now targeting no earlier than 7:03 p.m. EDT Friday, March 14, to launch four crew members to the ISS.