USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague

In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases. 

Netflix removes 'Basic' Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and U.K.

Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.

USF Women's soccer coach leaving for the pros

Denise Schilte-Brown has been the heartbeat of South Florida's women's soccer program. She's heading into her 17th and final season at USF. 

TPD detectives combating increase in luxury vehicle thefts

The Tampa Police Department says there's been an increasing trend of luxury vehicles being stolen after valet parking.

These updated astrovans will carry Artemis crews to the launch pad

The arrival of the new vehicles furthers NASA's goal of returning astronauts to the moon under the Artemis program paving the way for more missions to space.

Go behind the scenes of Amazon Prime Day at Temple Terrace warehouse

Amazon Prime Day officially kicked off Tuesday, July 11, which means millions of deals are available over the next two days. 

Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, experts warn consumers to beware of scams

With a rise in online shopping during the two-day event, experts warn that scammers try to trick unsuspecting shoppers into revealing their personal information or making fraudulent purchases.

Two injured in lightning strike at  USF Track & Field event

A nine-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman have been hospitalized after being struck by lightning at USF.

1,500 Disneyland collectibles will go up for auction

Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.

USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.