Asteroid slammed by NASA spacecraft has debris trail over 6,000 miles long
Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile, showing an expanding, comet-like tail after the asteroid impact.
Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile, showing an expanding, comet-like tail after the asteroid impact.
NASA, SpaceX targeting Oct. 5 to launch Crew-5 astronauts after Ian delays
Operations at Florida's spaceport are getting back to normal after Hurricane Ian's rampage throughout the state.
Operations at Florida's spaceport are getting back to normal after Hurricane Ian's rampage throughout the state.
Goals: USF's new women's lacrosse team aims for 5,000 at first game
Imagine being a coach but not have a game to prepare for, at least, not for another two years.
Imagine being a coach but not have a game to prepare for, at least, not for another two years.
Hurricane Ian recovery: Publix stores reopening across Florida
Publix stores across Florida closed earlier this week as Hurricane Ian neared landfall. Now locations that were in the storm's path are reopening throughout the state.
Publix stores across Florida closed earlier this week as Hurricane Ian neared landfall. Now locations that were in the storm's path are reopening throughout the state.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, files for divorce from second husband Dan Jewett
Mackenzie Scott has reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband, Dan Jewett. The couple wed last year.
Mackenzie Scott has reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband, Dan Jewett. The couple wed last year.
'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Florida Publix stores in Hurricane Ian's path set to close ahead of storm
With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
Abigail Disney takes on family's company in new documentary: 'We have lost the plot'
“I just don’t think it’s a good idea for Disneyland to become a luxury vacation that most Americans can’t access,” said Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy O. Disney.
“I just don’t think it’s a good idea for Disneyland to become a luxury vacation that most Americans can’t access,” said Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy O. Disney.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
USF students, alumni urge school officials to install garage fencing after on-campus death
USF students and alumni are calling for enhanced safety features at parking garages on campuses after reports of a second death in less than three years at one of the eight-story parking garages.
USF students and alumni are calling for enhanced safety features at parking garages on campuses after reports of a second death in less than three years at one of the eight-story parking garages.
Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
USF launches new app to increase access to mental health services
The University of South Florida launched a new app this semester that allows students to have immediate access to counselors and other mental health resources.
The University of South Florida launched a new app this semester that allows students to have immediate access to counselors and other mental health resources.
New collaboration pays off at USF and MacDill Air Force Base
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
VIDEO: Tampa officer nearly collides head-on with wrong-way drivers on Selmon Expressway
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
USF Sarasota-Manatee to add its first student housing by 2024
Down at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, they are officially planning to add student housing – for the first time ever.
Down at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, they are officially planning to add student housing – for the first time ever.
Starbucks to spend nearly half a billion dollars to revamp image, make stores more efficient
Starbucks plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex. The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025.
Starbucks plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex. The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025.