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.
St. Pete police give free steering wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai owners after high number of car thefts
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
60 years later, NASA celebrates the lasting legacy of JFK’s unifying speech to beat the Soviets to the moon
Sixty years ago, John F. Kennedy's speech at Rice University urged the nation to unify behind the idea that beating the Soviet Union to the moon was of the utmost importance.
Sixty years ago, John F. Kennedy's speech at Rice University urged the nation to unify behind the idea that beating the Soviet Union to the moon was of the utmost importance.
DUI charge, improper timekeeping results in suspensions for 2 St. Pete officers
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
'The Crown' pauses production after queen's death
"The Crown," Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.
"The Crown," Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.
'It's do or die': Man loses arm after surviving alligator attack at Lake Manatee
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
USF names intended design, build team for on-campus football stadium
Plans have started to shape up for a new football stadium at the University of South Florida, and leaders took a major step towards making it a reality Tuesday.
Plans have started to shape up for a new football stadium at the University of South Florida, and leaders took a major step towards making it a reality Tuesday.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures 'cosmic tarantula' in new image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
'Where shopping is a pleasure': Publix celebrates 92 years
Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.
Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.
SunRunner will launch in a few weeks, easing St. Pete Beach parking headaches
Beachgoers in Pinellas County know finding parking can be a real hassle, especially during holidays like Labor Day – but those worries may soon be a thing of the past as the SunRunner is scheduled to be up and running in October.
Beachgoers in Pinellas County know finding parking can be a real hassle, especially during holidays like Labor Day – but those worries may soon be a thing of the past as the SunRunner is scheduled to be up and running in October.
Artemis I scrubs again: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by familiar foe
NASA is getting a lot of practice prepping its new moon rocket for flight. For the second time this week, technical problems forced the agency to scrub the launch of its Artemis I mission.
NASA is getting a lot of practice prepping its new moon rocket for flight. For the second time this week, technical problems forced the agency to scrub the launch of its Artemis I mission.
USF releases renderings showing vision for on-campus athletic district, along with football stadium
USF unveiled renderings of what they envision an on-campus athletic district in the future would look like -- which includes a football stadium.
USF unveiled renderings of what they envision an on-campus athletic district in the future would look like -- which includes a football stadium.
NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
NASA targeting Saturday for another Artemis I launch attempt after rocket engine trouble
A bleed issue in one of the four RS-25 rocket engines scrubbed Monday’s debut launch of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
A bleed issue in one of the four RS-25 rocket engines scrubbed Monday’s debut launch of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
'Controlling what I can': USF star basketball player still waiting for answers on visa status
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
FWC search K-9's return to Southeastern Guide Dogs to show off new skills
Southeastern Guide Dogs welcomed back a pair of pups Monday that didn't make it as guide dogs, but found success as Florida Fish and Wildlife search dogs.
Southeastern Guide Dogs welcomed back a pair of pups Monday that didn't make it as guide dogs, but found success as Florida Fish and Wildlife search dogs.
Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues
History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.
History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.