USF sprinter's Olympic dreams take him home
Saminu Abul-Rasheed saved his best for last.
Saminu Abul-Rasheed saved his best for last.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















