TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
Disney+ to reportedly soften content warnings on some older movies amid DEI strategy shift
The entertainment giant recently announced an adjustment to content warnings viewers will see on certain films. Here’s what we know.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore get new homecoming date from space
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
Amazon to pay $4M to settle suit accusing company of stealing tips from drivers
Amazon will pay $3.95 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that it diverted the tips its Flex drivers received to pay for the employees' base wages.
Two, including 16-year-old, arrested for breaking into multiple student apartments in Tampa: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.
Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car
The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying Maxar 3 mission
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Tampa PD’s retired K9 Taz passes away: ‘He was a protector’
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9's.
NASA astronauts still stranded in space take first spacewalk together
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed a spacewalk Thursday while awaiting their delayed return to Earth. Williams set a new spacewalking record for female astronauts during the mission.
Google Maps will show 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' after government updates
Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.
Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says
President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.
AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
Phones with TikTok listed for big bucks on eBay
Some cellphone users didn’t delete the TikTok app from their devices during its short ban in the U.S. Now, it appears they may be hoping to cash in by selling their phones.
Florida couple claims to find 'Starship' rocket debris while vacationing in Turks and Caicos
Pieces of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket are washing ashore after the latest test flight exploded over Turks and Caicos.
St. Pete organizations get financial boost from seized drug money
The St. Petersburg Police Department is turning drug money into something good for the community by supporting several organizations. This year, there’s a major focus on teens and youth.
Who would miss TikTok more? See the most obsessed states
A new study shows which states are the most TikTok-obsessed amid uncertainty about the social media platform’s future in the U.S.
USF cheer program captures national and world titles
For the members of the USF cheer teams, winning has become both a privilege and a habit.