USF TikTok ban: University of South Florida joins UF, banning multiple apps from school devices, internet

The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.

Disney CEO Bob Iger: 'Retaliation' by Florida governor is 'anti-business,' 'anti-Florida'

Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, publicly addressed the ongoing fight between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, referring to the state's actions as "anti-business" and "anti-Florida."

Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters

Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.

Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment

Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.

USF Pole Vaulters climbing to new heights

Stone Baker and Kobe Babin are taking the USF Bulls to new heights in pole vaulting

Panera Bread will use Amazon One’s palm-scanning technology for loyalty members

Much like your iPhone may scan and recognize your face, Amazon One captures the minute characteristics of your palm and creates a “palm signature.”

HART CEO suspended by board of directors after independent investigation into agency management

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le Grand after hearing the results of an independent investigation into her management of the agency.

Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live

Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.

'The Lesson is Murder': Serial killers get closer look from USF criminologist in Hulu series

A University of South Florida criminologist and a group of graduate students are showing the world how they look inside the minds of serial killers to help prevent future crimes in a new true crime docu-series.

Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns

The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.

How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok

Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.

2023 Tampa PD CARES funding to help crime prevention efforts

A Tampa police grant program will give funding to community programs that are geared towards crime prevention and community engagement.

USF professor reports live from 22 feet underwater, where he will live for 100 days

Associate professor Dr. Joe Dituri is 22 feet under the sea in a lagoon of Key Largo for 100 days. His abode is the Jules Undersea Lodge, where he will smash a Guinness world record for continuous time spent in an underwater habitat.