St. Pete 4th grader’s drawing makes it to national ‘Doodle for Google’ contest
A St. Petersburg fourth grader won the Doodle for Google contest for the state of Florida, and now, people can vote for her drawing in the national contest.
A St. Petersburg fourth grader won the Doodle for Google contest for the state of Florida, and now, people can vote for her drawing in the national contest.
Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
Walt Disney Company cancels relocation of thousands of California workers to Orlando's Lake Nona
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Tampa police officer connects with community through department program
Tampa Police Officer Stefon Filer is participating in some non-traditional policing. He's helping teens learn how to iron, fill out resumes, and conduct job interviews at Hillsborough High School.
Tampa Police Officer Stefon Filer is participating in some non-traditional policing. He's helping teens learn how to iron, fill out resumes, and conduct job interviews at Hillsborough High School.
USF 'TiP Lab' becomes central database for tracking human trafficking across Florida
A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.
A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
USF professor breaks record for living underwater for 75 days straight — but is aiming for 100 total
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Disney to combine Hulu, Disney+ into 1 app; posts higher earnings on strong theme park performance
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
‘Stranger Things’ production ‘not possible’ during writer’s strike, Duffer brothers say
A note from the Duffer brothers, the co-creators of Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” has fans preparing for the worst – a possible delay in the fifth and final season.
A note from the Duffer brothers, the co-creators of Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” has fans preparing for the worst – a possible delay in the fifth and final season.
Google launches no-password log in feature
The passkey feature gives users a new option over a password or two-step verification.
The passkey feature gives users a new option over a password or two-step verification.
USF researchers awarded $8 million in grants for school mental health programs
The USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences received a combined $8 million from the US Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay area K-12 students.
The USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences received a combined $8 million from the US Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay area K-12 students.
New Bay area college graduates ready to enter workforce with promising signs from April jobs report
The April jobs report was released Friday, the same day Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida held graduations, officially welcoming a new wave of young men and women into the workforce.
The April jobs report was released Friday, the same day Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida held graduations, officially welcoming a new wave of young men and women into the workforce.
When could the SpaceX Starship launch again?
The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico.
The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico.
USF football player arrested for domestic battery
On Sunday, deputies arrested a University of South Florida football player on a domestic violence charge.
On Sunday, deputies arrested a University of South Florida football player on a domestic violence charge.