Pinellas County prosecutors work to extradite man charged in two St. Pete killings
Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.
Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.
Software created to solve Tampa public transit problem helps other agencies in California, France
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
Person of interest in random St. Pete killings arrested on first-degree murder charges, police say
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Axiom-1 crew splashes down off Florida's coast after delayed reentry
Axiom Space completed its first all-private mission to the International Space Station Monday after three paying customers and a former NASA astronaut splashed down in a SpaceX Dragon in the Atlantic Ocean.
Axiom Space completed its first all-private mission to the International Space Station Monday after three paying customers and a former NASA astronaut splashed down in a SpaceX Dragon in the Atlantic Ocean.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Teen arrested in deadly crash that ended police chase from Tampa to Plant City, deputies say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
New survey: Nearly half of Floridians struggle to afford necessities due to inflation
A new survey from the University of South Florida found nearly half of Floridians have a hard time paying the bills to afford the necessities due to inflation.
A new survey from the University of South Florida found nearly half of Floridians have a hard time paying the bills to afford the necessities due to inflation.
SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral on 2-hour delay
Weather was 70% favorable for an 11:14 a.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral but the launch window was pushed to 1:51 p.m.
Weather was 70% favorable for an 11:14 a.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral but the launch window was pushed to 1:51 p.m.
Netflix says more than 100M households share passwords
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
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.