Tampa Police Aviation Unit shares safety plan ahead of upcoming Gasparilla parades

The Tampa Police Department gave an update Monday on its efforts to ensure the safety of parade-goers, boaters and officers during the upcoming Gasparilla parades.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

Publix reports egg shortage due to bird flu

Some grocery stores are reporting a limited egg supply due to avian influenza, which is also known as bird flu. 

Dinoland USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to close for redevelopment this month

The clock is ticking for fans of Disney’s Dinoland USA. Much like the dinosaurs themselves, this part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be going extinct.

NASA pitches cheaper, faster plan to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Tampa NYE celebrations bring increased TPD presence

It is an exciting time of year, as Tampa hosts visitors and locals looking for a good time.

Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office

What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.

Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies

Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.

When to watch the sky in 2025: Florida Space Coast rocket launch schedule

Florida is gearing up for a busy 2025 in space exploration, with a packed schedule of rocket launches planned. From high-profile NASA missions to ambitious commercial projects, the launches are poised to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.

Missing Hillsborough County teenager found safe, TPD says

A missing Hillsborough County teenager has been found safe, according to the Tampa Police Department on Thursday night.

Top Google searches of 2024

Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.