USF lands $4 million grant to create scholarships for new cybersecurity education program

In the age of technology, there’s a new university scholarship program helping to train people to fight cybercrime and fill the gaps in the cybersecurity industry in the US. 

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

USF point guard reaches new heights with the Bulls

What turned out to be one school's loss was USF's gain. USF head coach Brian Gregory now had a player he believed could be an elite scorer and a leader when point guard Tyler Harris joined the Bulls in Tampa.

TECO reaches solar power milestone

Three new Tampa Electric solar plants recently began producing electricity from the sun, helping the company reach a new milestone in its significant solar expansion, TECO announced this week.

No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.

New USF student section aims at changing gameday culture

With a little duct tape and a big idea the Soflo Rodeo was born, and it comes with a new atmosphere at University of South Florida basketball games. 

TECO, Duke Energy customers face higher bills as utility companies ask Florida to approve more rate hikes

Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. are seeking state approval to pass along hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to customers because of hurricanes and higher-than-expected natural gas prices. If approved, Duke customers would see a 20% increase in their bills, while TECO's rates would go up by 10%.

Tampa PD will patrol Gasparilla from the air

Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.

Virginia rocket launch to be visible to much of East Coast

A rocket launch set for Monday, January 23 in Virginia will be visible to much of the east coast of the United States, according to NASA. The launch was rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24th and can be streamed below.

USF Cheer completes three-peat as national champs

The USF cheer team has something to cheer about as it lands a third straight national championship. 

Family members of George Floyd speak to USF students on importance of social justice

George Floyd’s family never stopped fighting for what’s right in the nearly three years since his murder. His aunt and cousin let some University of South Florida students in on what they’ve been up to. 

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

'Space jellyfish,' sonic booms herald SpaceX's first Falcon Heavy flight of 2023

The so-called ‘space jellyfish’ effect often happens during sunrise and sunset launches, but this time, the Falcon Heavy side boosters added to the display, producing a dramatic scene visible from as far away as North Carolina.