USF high jumper becomes second Bull to win multiple national titles
Romaine Beckford never really imagined himself turning into a world-class high jumper in college. Instead, the junior from Jamaica wanted to focus on the discus and wowing people with his speed.
Romaine Beckford never really imagined himself turning into a world-class high jumper in college. Instead, the junior from Jamaica wanted to focus on the discus and wowing people with his speed.
USF board approves $340 million for on-campus football stadium
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
Disney star Christy Carlson Romano says celebrity is ‘extremely dehumanizing,’ demands change for child actors
"I don’t identify as a celebrity at all, by the way," Romano said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I think ‘public person’ probably makes more sense, or now content creator. I think that the term celebrity is so gross and outdated.
"I don’t identify as a celebrity at all, by the way," Romano said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I think ‘public person’ probably makes more sense, or now content creator. I think that the term celebrity is so gross and outdated.
Duke Energy building experimental solar farm at Polk County site — and it's all on water
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
'Lightyear' director and producer who saved Toy Story 2 among Disney Pixar layoffs
The layoffs are part of job cuts across Disney, including film and television, streaming services, and theme parks.
The layoffs are part of job cuts across Disney, including film and television, streaming services, and theme parks.
Free Tampa Bay summer camp empowers young women to explore STEM
Educators are working to get more girls in the Tampa Bay Area interested in careers in science starting from a younger age.
Educators are working to get more girls in the Tampa Bay Area interested in careers in science starting from a younger age.
USF professor set to reemerge after living 100 days underwater conducting record-breaking research
Near the tip of the Florida Keys, a short swim from the dock at the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, sits a submerged habitat: An undersea classroom, bubbling with promise.
Near the tip of the Florida Keys, a short swim from the dock at the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, sits a submerged habitat: An undersea classroom, bubbling with promise.
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Utah woman sues Starbucks, claims cleaning tablets were found in drink
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
USF joins Ivy Leagues as a new member of the AAU
The University of South Florida is the the first public university in Florida to be recognized by the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
The University of South Florida is the the first public university in Florida to be recognized by the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor names city’s next top cop
Tampa Interim Police Chief Lee Bercaw has been chosen to lead the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Interim Police Chief Lee Bercaw has been chosen to lead the Tampa Police Department.
Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
Young black bear wanders outside Tampa elementary school
A young black bear was spotted outside Bay Crest Elementary School in Tampa Tuesday morning.
A young black bear was spotted outside Bay Crest Elementary School in Tampa Tuesday morning.
‘The Little Mermaid’ sings at the box office with $95.5 million opening
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
USF and Crisis Center team up for free classes on mental health in the workplace
Data from the World Health Organization highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.
Data from the World Health Organization highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.
Plant City ROTC scholarship winner has own commencement ahead of flight school
An accomplished Durant High School senior received the ROTC's top scholarship. Kinsley Trlak plans to use her $250,000 scholarship at USF.
An accomplished Durant High School senior received the ROTC's top scholarship. Kinsley Trlak plans to use her $250,000 scholarship at USF.
Florida Python Challenge registration open for snake hunters
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.
Tampa customers protest TECO rate hikes
Rate increases are leaving customers worried about how they will pay their bills. TECO said the price hikes were due to an increase in storm costs and the price of natural gas.
Rate increases are leaving customers worried about how they will pay their bills. TECO said the price hikes were due to an increase in storm costs and the price of natural gas.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.