USF hires Indiana State's Mitch Hannahs as new baseball coach
South Florida has hired Mitch Hannahs away from Indiana State to take over its struggling baseball program, the school announced Saturday.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Could vitamin C treat skin cancer? USF study shows promise
As families get ready to spend more time outside this summer break, Bay Area medical professionals want to remind Floridians to stay safe in the sun and to watch for skin cancer symptoms. It comes as research from USF points to vitamin C as a potential treatment for melanoma.
USF cybersecurity training program targeting veterans, first responders
The University of South Florida is working to help train students to fight back against cybersecurity attacks.
Fiona Harvey sues Netflix over 'Baby Reindeer,' says she's the real Martha
Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" is said to be a true story, but a new lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey calls it "the biggest lie in television history."
Tampa City Council moves to dissolve police review board in response to new Florida law
In a 6-1 vote on Thursday, Tampa City Council began the process of dismantling its Citizens Review Board in response to recent Florida legislation.
SpaceX Starship survives "toasty" fourth test flight – barely
SpaceX engineers and fans watched live as the blistering heat of reentry nearly ate through the Starship spacecraft before it splashed down as planned in the Indian Ocean, completing a successful test flight.
Boeing Starliner successfully launches 2 astronauts en route to International Space Station
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has completed a successful launch as its crewed launch of two astronauts head to the International Space Station.
NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring into the 90s for weeks, meaning lots of people are screaming for ice cream and Publix is ready to scoop up the summer rush.
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight 'postponed' after medical scare
The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
USF track and field team sends program-record 12 to NCAA Championships
Erik Jenkins first came to Tampa five years ago ready to take over a USF track and field program that had seen success, but only in bits and pieces in its history.
Groups pushing back against TECO rate hike proposal: 'Corporate greed, not corporate need'
A local coalition of environmental groups is fighting against a proposed TECO rate increase at the start of 2025 with a "No Rate Hike" pledge.
SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
USF sprinter owes track success to his grandmother
Markel Jones came to USF to do one thing: showcase his track & field talents.
Facebook is filling up with AI-generated spam — and you’re eating it up
A surge in AI-generated posts on Facebook is appearing on users' accounts, causing some uncertainty about which posts are real.
Tom Brady reveals roast jokes affected his children: 'I wouldn’t do that again'
Tom Brady won’t be doing another roast, as he admitted it affected his kids and loved ones.
NFL Christmas Day games will be on Netflix the next 3 years
Netflix and the NFL announced a deal that brings a handful of games to the streaming giant over the next three seasons.