St. Pete activists push to put city-owned utility on 2028 ballot

A coalition of St. Petersburg community groups launched a petition Wednesday to create a city-owned electric utility on the 2028 ballot following the expiration of Duke Energy's franchise agreement.

Friends, family plant tree at USF honoring nursing student killed by wrong-way driver

USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.

Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know

Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.

NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part

A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

USF researchers developing AI-powered knee sleeve to help prevent ACL injuries

Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) are working to develop a high-tech knee sleeve that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify movement patterns that could lead to ACL tears, offering future protection to athletes. 

Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.

NFL team subs return to Publix for game day

Publix is bringing back its limited-edition NFL team-themed sandwiches at select store locations to give football fans a customized bite for game-day tailgates and home watch parties.

Publix launches 2026 limited-edition fall ice cream flavors

Publix launched its limited-edition fall ice cream lineup in half-gallon and pint containers to help shoppers channel autumn during late-summer heat.

USF researchers test AI dashcam to track hurricane road damage

A University of South Florida engineering professor and affiliate faculty member with the Center for Urban Transportation is testing a new artificial intelligence dashcam to assist post-storm recovery efforts.

Disney’s new high-tech trash cans could disrupt EPCOT dining tradition

Walt Disney World is testing new solar-powered trash cans at EPCOT that can automatically compact garbage, but their design is disrupting an unusual tradition among some park visitors: using trash cans as tables.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report

A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.