Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads

Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.

NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space

NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.

Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute

In a blog post, Disney said it is hopeful an agreement will be reached to restore access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels that have been blacked out for Spectrum customers amid the ongoing dispute.

Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area

In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond. 

Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in

Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

SpaceX readies to launch international astronaut crew to space station on Friday

SpaceX and NASA plan to launch an astronaut crew to the International Space Station early Friday morning from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

PSL 2023: Here's when Starbucks’ beloved fall drink will return

Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.

Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok

A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.

USF walk-on earns football scholarship

Yasias Young has been running towards his dream on the University of South Florida football team for three years as a walk-on player.

Researchers developing app to help emergency responders identify climate risk areas in Pinellas County

A crowdsourcing tool using videos and photos from neighbors is the base for a new app that aims to help emergency responders identify more areas with climate risks in Pinellas County.  

USF running back moonlights as pro baseball player

Growing up in Tampa, Dominic Gonnella has fond memories watching the University of South Florida's football team as a young fan. 

Teachers can apply to NASA for Artemis 'moon tree' seeds

Last year, nearly 2000 tree seeds traveled to the moon and back to Earth aboard the Artemis I, Orion space capsule.

Two arrested in USF's first on-campus homicide in nearly 20 years: Authorities

USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.