TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree

As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.

'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dead at 76

Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.

US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says

NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.

USF approves tuition increase for out-of-state students

USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.

Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days

The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.

TECO customers hit with fourth rate hike in last 13 months

Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months.

Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive

The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.

PSTA bus crash kills Clearwater woman: FHP

A Clearwater woman is dead after a crash involving a PSTA passenger bus on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It’s crazy’

Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe.