Starbucks to phase out single-use cups in favor of reusable mugs
The Seattle-based coffee chain wants to provide reusable cups by 2025.
The Seattle-based coffee chain wants to provide reusable cups by 2025.
‘It was the worst night of my life’: TPD remembers fallen Officer Jesse Madsen 1 year after death
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from Florida
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
Disney cruises to make masks optional for everyone
This applies to most indoor locations on the ship.
This applies to most indoor locations on the ship.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
Tampa newlyweds -- one from Ukraine, other from Russia -- urge US to speak out against war
Newlyweds Ivan Cherniavskyi, from Kyiv, and Uliana Tretyakova, from Moscow, say everyday citizens in both countries need to see western support.
Newlyweds Ivan Cherniavskyi, from Kyiv, and Uliana Tretyakova, from Moscow, say everyday citizens in both countries need to see western support.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces cybersecurity initiative at USF to bring more jobs to the field
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
'Until we win or until we die': As family prepares to fight in Ukraine, USF student says country is united
A young college student and research assistant at Moffit Cancer Center is having a hard time focusing on her busy life in the United States as family back home in Ukraine battle for their country.
A young college student and research assistant at Moffit Cancer Center is having a hard time focusing on her busy life in the United States as family back home in Ukraine battle for their country.
Higher fuel costs to hit TECO customers after state approves rate hike
The state of Florida's Public Service Commission unanimously approved TECO's proposal to collect additional money from its customers to cover higher-than-expected costs of fuel for its power plants. The increases will take effect next month.
The state of Florida's Public Service Commission unanimously approved TECO's proposal to collect additional money from its customers to cover higher-than-expected costs of fuel for its power plants. The increases will take effect next month.
Tampa police chief appointee hears from residents at gun violence forum
One day after a man was shot and killed in downtown Tampa, the city’s newly appointed police chief heard what residents want to see to stop the gun violence citywide.
One day after a man was shot and killed in downtown Tampa, the city’s newly appointed police chief heard what residents want to see to stop the gun violence citywide.
USF math professor shows students the beauty of numbers
University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.
University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.
Ukrainian student at USF feels 'like the most lonely person in the world' as family back home prepares for war
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
USF students protest proposal to end ASL Interpreting program
Advocates for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community are organizing a demonstration on USF's Tampa campus, protesting the proposed dissolution of the American Sign Language and Interpreting undergraduate program.
Advocates for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community are organizing a demonstration on USF's Tampa campus, protesting the proposed dissolution of the American Sign Language and Interpreting undergraduate program.
'Stranger Things' season 4 release dates announced, show to end with season 5
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California
Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”
Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”
O'Connor optimistic about tough confirmation battle
Tampa's new police chief is facing a tough confirmation fight as concerns come in from city councilors and constituents.
Tampa's new police chief is facing a tough confirmation fight as concerns come in from city councilors and constituents.
Publix ends mask mandate for fully vaccinated employees
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
St. Pete PD uses robot featured in Sam Adams Super Bowl commercial
One of the stars of this year's Super Bowl advertisements is actually a member of St. Petersburg Police Department SWAT.
One of the stars of this year's Super Bowl advertisements is actually a member of St. Petersburg Police Department SWAT.
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire who led Inspiration4 crew announces 3 new private SpaceX missions
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.