Enrollment in newly expanded USF hospitality program up 200%

After an expansion last fall, the University of South Florida says the number of students taking hospitality courses has increased 200-300% each semester.

FBI’s Tampa bureau, TPD look to recruit more women with 30x30 initiative

Hundreds of law enforcement agencies are participating in a nationwide initiative, including several agencies in Tampa. More than 200 law enforcement agencies are participating in the years-long 30x30 Initiative.

USF’s new head football coach brings in former mentor to help turn Bulls around

In Jeff Jones' bottom desk drawer sits a picture of a football player that brings back a flood of memories each time he looks at it. The coach in the picture is Jones, and the football player was Alex Golesh, 21 years before he was hired as the head football coach at the University of South Florida.

10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge

In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.

What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app

The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.

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.