Man convicted of killing HART bus driver sentenced to life in prison
The man convicted of killing a HART bus driver three years ago was sentenced to life in prison in court Wednesday.
The man convicted of killing a HART bus driver three years ago was sentenced to life in prison in court Wednesday.
Florida Senate signs off on bills targeting Disney
One of the bills targeting Disney would eliminate a decades-old special district that gives it self-governing powers on its Central Florida property.
One of the bills targeting Disney would eliminate a decades-old special district that gives it self-governing powers on its Central Florida property.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Disney's status targeted in expanded special session on redistricting
Ratcheting up a fight with Walt Disney Co., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a special legislative session to consider eliminating a decades-old governing district set up for Disney World and nearby properties.
Ratcheting up a fight with Walt Disney Co., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a special legislative session to consider eliminating a decades-old governing district set up for Disney World and nearby properties.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber will no longer require masks after Florida judge strikes down CDC mask mandate
After nearly two years, Uber announced riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks when using the ride-sharing service.
After nearly two years, Uber announced riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks when using the ride-sharing service.
NASA delays moon rocket dress rehearsal, blames fuel leak
This was NASA’s third shot at a dress rehearsal, a required step ahead of a test flight to the moon.
This was NASA’s third shot at a dress rehearsal, a required step ahead of a test flight to the moon.
Man shot in car, suspect arrested, police say
An 84-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning while sitting in his car at a convenience store, say detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
An 84-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning while sitting in his car at a convenience store, say detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
USF golfer shattering records as he readies for graduation, next-level play
Albin Berstrom is re-writing the record books at the University of South Florida. The Swedish-born golfer will graduate this year and leave as the most decorated player in school history.
Albin Berstrom is re-writing the record books at the University of South Florida. The Swedish-born golfer will graduate this year and leave as the most decorated player in school history.
Instagram ‘negligent’ over harassment in women’s DMs, study claims
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
SpaceX, USAID deliver 5,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine
Some 5,000 Starlink terminals, which are designed to provide high-speed broadband internet, have been delivered to aid Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Some 5,000 Starlink terminals, which are designed to provide high-speed broadband internet, have been delivered to aid Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Axiom astronauts successfully dock and welcomed to space station
Ax-1 astronauts successfully docked and welcomed by the Space Station crews to their new home for the next week.
Ax-1 astronauts successfully docked and welcomed by the Space Station crews to their new home for the next week.
Axiom 1: 1st all-private crew docks at space station after ‘phenomenal ride’
The four crew members will have 10 days to conduct research at the International Space Station.
The four crew members will have 10 days to conduct research at the International Space Station.
Moffitt Cancer Center experiment on board of first all-private astronaut mission to ISS
The historic SpaceX launch on Friday morning has a special connection to the Tampa Bay area: an experiment from the Moffitt Cancer Center is part of the mission.
The historic SpaceX launch on Friday morning has a special connection to the Tampa Bay area: an experiment from the Moffitt Cancer Center is part of the mission.
Experiment from Moffitt Cancer Center doctors set to launch to International Space Station
Moffitt Cancer Center's Dr. Patsy McDonald and Dr. Derek Duckett's experiment will hitch a ride to the International Space Station Friday from Cape Canaveral.
Moffitt Cancer Center's Dr. Patsy McDonald and Dr. Derek Duckett's experiment will hitch a ride to the International Space Station Friday from Cape Canaveral.
USF hopes two major gifts will help jumpstart planning, fundraising for football stadium
A football stadium on USF's campus is inching closer to reality. A month after Carol and Frank Morsani donated $5 million to USF, Jeff and Penny Vinik also committed another $5 million towards the on-campus stadium.
A football stadium on USF's campus is inching closer to reality. A month after Carol and Frank Morsani donated $5 million to USF, Jeff and Penny Vinik also committed another $5 million towards the on-campus stadium.
Disney+ subscribers to get discount on Walt Disney World hotel rooms
For the first time ever, if you have a subscription to the streaming service, you can book a stay at certain Disney Resort hotels and get up to 25% off.
For the first time ever, if you have a subscription to the streaming service, you can book a stay at certain Disney Resort hotels and get up to 25% off.
NASA delays moon program’s dress rehearsal after series of scrubs
A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.
A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.
Tampa PD pilot program aims to help local teens land summer jobs
The Tampa Police Department launched a new pilot program Monday that aims to open doors for teens across the city hoping to land summer jobs.
The Tampa Police Department launched a new pilot program Monday that aims to open doors for teens across the city hoping to land summer jobs.