USF planning to transform The Claw into 'vibrant mixed-use district'

When describing the transformation of the old golf course and surrounding area, leaders at the University of South Florida cited recent development projects in Tampa as examples.

AI-powered smart mosquito trap developed at USF to help fight spread of malaria, save lives abroad

A new smart trap using artificial intelligence will be used to track mosquitoes that spread malaria in Africa, and it came from the minds of two University of South Florida researchers.

SPPD employee accused of giving suspect confidential information to commit crime

An employee with the St. Petersburg Police Department was arrested for sharing confidential information that helped another suspect commit a crime, according to investigators.

Police officer uses patrol car to stop wrong-way driver in Downtown St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg police have seen a recent increase in deadly crashes and on Monday, they said there could have been another one had it not been for the quick thinking of one officer to stop a wrong-way driver.

FWC asking for meat processors, taxidermists help with testing for 'zombie deer disease'

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking for meat processors and taxidermists to help them test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer. 

TECO, Duke customers can weigh in on proposed rate increases in series of meetings

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.

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.

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."

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.

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.