USF's human trafficking research lab gets nearly $3 million grant to jumpstart statewide database

The federal government awarded the University of South Florida $3 million for their human trafficking research lab as researchers work to find out the full scope of the crisis in Florida.

'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month

Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.

TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next

A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.

USF professor, grad student develop technology that uses shadows to reveal details about obstructed views

Imagine snapping a picture – and from that photo, learning more about what's in the room next door. According to researchers from the University of South Florida, it's all about analyzing visible and invisible shadows. 

TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future

House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.

Congress to vote on a bill that may lead to a TikTok ban

House lawmakers this week introduced a new bipartisan bill that would ban TikTok if its China-based parent company ByteDance doesn't divest its stake in the social media platform.

SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas

Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.

USF Bulls crack AP Top 25 in men's basketball for first time in program history

The USF Bulls men's basketball team has finally cracked the AP Top 25 for the first time in program history, clocking in at No. 25 in Monday's poll.

SAG Awards 2024: 'Oppenheimer' dominates with multiple wins as Oscars draw near

“Oppenheimer" continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

SpaceX launches 'Odysseus' lunar lander, aiming for historic US moon mission

SpaceX launched Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lunar lander on Thursday. The U.S. hasn't returned to the moon's surface in more than 50 years. Here’s when the touchdown attempt is planned.

Knight Parade security beefed up ahead of weekend festivities: Tampa police chief

The Gasparilla invasion continues this weekend. The beads will be flying again Saturday evening in Ybor City with the Krewe of Sant’ Yago's Knight parade. 

USF celebrates 'Girls and Women in Sports Day' with all-women broadcast crew

Leah Secondo's voice is known to sports fans around the country. But as a young girl growing up in New England, Secondo could only dream of the career she now has. 

'Moana 2' gets 2024 release date – see the teaser trailer

“Moana 2" has an official release date. The original, with Grammy-winning music penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, debuted in 2016.