Mike Pence concerned TikTok bill may get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ pushes Senate vote
The former vice president’s organization is leading an effort to push the TikTok bill ban through Congress and to President Joe Biden’s desk to get signed.
Clearwater mayor hoping to work with Church of Scientology on downtown development
Several properties in downtown Clearwater are now in the hands of Church of Scientology members.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
USF's Melanie Green to represent Bulls at Augusta National
USF golfer Melanie Green will look to win number four on one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
St. Pete officer gets creative with tasty treats
A community service and SWAT officer with the St. Petersburg Police Department is turning another passion of his, baking, into a successful business.
TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds
The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.
Tampa police officer seen driving off from crash, internal investigation underway
The Tampa Police Department said its conducting an internal investigation after an officer was seen on camera crashing into another car. The driver of the car said the officer never stopped to check on him after the crash and kept driving.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
USF plans to launch Florida’s first college focused on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is such a fast-growing field that the University of South Florida announced on Thursday it plans to launch a new college just for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.
Starbucks sued by California residents who claim company discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers
A group of California residents have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks and claim the popular coffeehouse chain discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers.
USF board approves $6M in additional funds to make way for new football stadium
Before construction can begin on a new, 35,000-seat on-campus football stadium at the University of South Florida, the recreation fields currently occupying the site must move.
Google's AI Gemini could be coming to your iPhone
Apple and Google are in talks to bring the Gemini AI feature to iPhones, here's what you need to know.
USF's human trafficking research lab gets nearly $3 million grant to jumpstart statewide database
The federal government awarded the University of South Florida $3 million for their human trafficking research lab as researchers work to find out the full scope of the crisis in Florida.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
USF professor, grad student develop technology that uses shadows to reveal details about obstructed views
Imagine snapping a picture – and from that photo, learning more about what's in the room next door. According to researchers from the University of South Florida, it's all about analyzing visible and invisible shadows.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Congress to vote on a bill that may lead to a TikTok ban
House lawmakers this week introduced a new bipartisan bill that would ban TikTok if its China-based parent company ByteDance doesn't divest its stake in the social media platform.
SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.