Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores
The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.
The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.
USF men's soccer team ready for NCAA Tournament
It's hard to imagine that a team that failed to score a single goal in their first four games is now heading to the NCAA Tournament. But that is exactly how this season went for the USF men's soccer team.
It's hard to imagine that a team that failed to score a single goal in their first four games is now heading to the NCAA Tournament. But that is exactly how this season went for the USF men's soccer team.
Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Apollo engineer recalls Saturn V hiccups, 'can hardly wait' for Artemis 1 launch
Apollo electronics engineer Ken Poimboeuf helped build the massive Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon more than 50 year ago. He said there were hiccups then, but NASA is known for getting the job done.
Apollo electronics engineer Ken Poimboeuf helped build the massive Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon more than 50 year ago. He said there were hiccups then, but NASA is known for getting the job done.
Netflix reality series 'Love is Blind' is casting singles in Tampa
Netflix's reality dating show "Love is Blind" is looking for new singles — and they're casting right here in Tampa.
Netflix's reality dating show "Love is Blind" is looking for new singles — and they're casting right here in Tampa.
Artemis I’s LEGO astronauts: On a mission to inspire
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Florida to get $26 million in historic, multi-state location data settlement against Google
Google has agreed to fork over nearly $400 million as part of a settlement for tracking users location data without them knowing. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of the 40-state coalition of attorneys general who have been investigating the company for the last few years.
Google has agreed to fork over nearly $400 million as part of a settlement for tracking users location data without them knowing. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of the 40-state coalition of attorneys general who have been investigating the company for the last few years.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
Moon rocket launch looms as NASA evaluates hurricane damage
NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight.
NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight.
Pours at Publix: These Florida stores offers beer, wine while you shop
POURS, a section in some Publix stores in Florida, allow for a nice drink while you shop.
POURS, a section in some Publix stores in Florida, allow for a nice drink while you shop.
USF researchers work to close gap in security to help prove it's you behind a device
Apps often have you press a button or enter a code on your phone to log in. But, a couple of University of South Florida professors are working to close a gap in security to prove it’s actually you behind the device and not an imposter.
Apps often have you press a button or enter a code on your phone to log in. But, a couple of University of South Florida professors are working to close a gap in security to prove it’s actually you behind the device and not an imposter.
Oldsmar Chick-fil-A celebrates longtime customer's 104th birthday with party inside restaurant
For more than 20 years, "Mr. Steve" has been a regular at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oldsmar. Until a few years ago, he visited every single day (except Sundays, of course), so staff members began celebrating his birthday each year — even giving him free meals for life on his 100th birthday. This week, they celebrated his 104th birthday, and dedicated his favorite booth to him.
For more than 20 years, "Mr. Steve" has been a regular at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oldsmar. Until a few years ago, he visited every single day (except Sundays, of course), so staff members began celebrating his birthday each year — even giving him free meals for life on his 100th birthday. This week, they celebrated his 104th birthday, and dedicated his favorite booth to him.
Large section of destroyed space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
The NASA manager in charge of the remains of both lost space shuttles said it's one of the biggest pieces of Challenger ever found in the decades since the accident.
The NASA manager in charge of the remains of both lost space shuttles said it's one of the biggest pieces of Challenger ever found in the decades since the accident.
Publix announces Florida store closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening the Sunshine State's east coast and its path expected to cover most of Central Florida, Publix began announcing store closures.
With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening the Sunshine State's east coast and its path expected to cover most of Central Florida, Publix began announcing store closures.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
'Stranger Things' Creel House goes up for sale in Georgia; Take a look inside Vecna's lair
Vecna's lair can be yours — if you dare. The iconic Creel House from the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" has hit the market for $1.5 million.
Vecna's lair can be yours — if you dare. The iconic Creel House from the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" has hit the market for $1.5 million.
USF women's basketball brings in all-international freshman class
Over the years, the University of South Florida's head coach for women's basketball has worked to get the Bulls' brand out across oceans and continents by recruiting players from across the globe.
Over the years, the University of South Florida's head coach for women's basketball has worked to get the Bulls' brand out across oceans and continents by recruiting players from across the globe.
Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
Tampa police given $1 million in grants to help prevent violent crime
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
South Florida Chick-fil-A experiments with three-day workweek for employees
A Chick-fil-A owner in Florida switched his staff to a three-day workweek, where employees work 14-hour shifts and get four-day weekends in return. So when he posted a new job opening and highlighted the schedule, he was inundated with hundreds of applications.
A Chick-fil-A owner in Florida switched his staff to a three-day workweek, where employees work 14-hour shifts and get four-day weekends in return. So when he posted a new job opening and highlighted the schedule, he was inundated with hundreds of applications.