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.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
This Tampa Publix cashier makes shopping a pleasure
Nobody likes waiting in long lines at the grocery store, but there's one Publix in Tampa where you'll find an exception to that rule.
Nobody likes waiting in long lines at the grocery store, but there's one Publix in Tampa where you'll find an exception to that rule.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
Symbol of strength: Massive lion memorializes officer who died saving others
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
Police: Deadly car crash may be linked to TikTok challenge
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.
USF to host supplier diversity event aimed at knocking down barriers for minority business owners
It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses.
It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses.
Netflix introduces profile transferring ahead of password sharing crackdown
Need to kick someone off your Netflix? The streaming service has a way to ease the transition.
Need to kick someone off your Netflix? The streaming service has a way to ease the transition.
SunRunner - new transit connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach - launches with 6 months of free rides
After years of anticipation, the teal SunRunner buses officially begin their full routes from the beach to the 'Burg – or vice versa. Plus, the rides are free for six months.
After years of anticipation, the teal SunRunner buses officially begin their full routes from the beach to the 'Burg – or vice versa. Plus, the rides are free for six months.
USF researcher studies impact of 'zero responders' during Hurricane Ian
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
TPD to honor first female officer who took her own life 36 years ago
The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month.
The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month.