USF launches BRIGHT Network to help human trafficking victims
A team of researchers with the University of South Florida is hoping a new online platform will help victims of human trafficking escape and start their new life.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
USF researcher plans to live underwater for 100 days to study body's response to extreme pressure
A University of South Florida professor is on a mission to learn how humans respond to long-term exposure to extreme pressure – and he's using his own body to do it by living underwater for more than three months.
USF Track and Field reaches new heights in AAC Championship
The University of South Florida Bulls Track and Field team is on the right track with Erik Jenkins leading the way. The teams just returned from the AAC championship with a third place finish from the men's team – their highest finish in the last 10 years.
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts groundbreaking for its first student housing complex
Soon, students who attend the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus can stay there. The school plans to add student housing for the first time.
'Peter Pan & Wendy': Disney+ shares 1st official trailer of live-action film
The new “Peter Pan & Wendy” trailer also gives fans a first look at Jude Law as Captain Hook and “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell.
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Burny Mattinson, Disney animator and longest-serving employee, dies at 87
Mattinson worked for the company for 70 years. His credits include "Mickey’s Christmas Carol," "The Great Mouse Detective," "Lady and the Tramp," and "One Hundred and One Dalmatians."
DeSantis takes over Disney district: ‘The corporate kingdom finally comes to an end’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district.
Pinellas SunRunner will be fare-free through November
The SunRunner launched back in October with the promise of free rides for six months, and officials announced Wednesday they will extend the fare-free service for an additional six months.
Coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks' newest drinks are a taste of Italy
Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz came up with the idea after visiting Sicily in 2022 and noting how locals ingested a spoonful of olive oil on a daily basis.
Disney-themed children’s figurines recalled due to choking hazard
The recall involves more than 16,000 “My First” Disney figurines. U.S. consumer safety officials said the arms and/or legs on the small toys can detach.
USF softball Bulls embrace former pitcher as assistant coach
The last two years, the Bulls have been blessed with the nation’s best pitcher, Georgina Corrick. She's now a grad assistant caoch, but the softball Bulls are still ready to swing for the fences.
Dozens of Bay Area charities to be impacted by end of AmazonSmile donation program
A global charity effort will soon come to end. Amazon is officially ending its charity donation program, AmazonSmile on February 20.
Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks
A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.
Changes to Starbucks’ reward program kick in Monday — what to know
The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.
'Toy Story' and 'Frozen' sequels in the works, Disney CEO reveals
Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement on an earnings call and said the company will have "more to share about these productions soon."
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces
The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call.