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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Tampa police chief commits to traffic stop data transparency

Tampa's newly-sworn police chief has promised transparency. One way she plans to make good on that promise is by zeroing in on traffic stop data, and having it analyzed and shared to try to curb racial profiling concerns and build trust.

Gov. DeSantis broaches repeal of Disney World's decades-old self-governing status in Florida

Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed on Thursday the suggestion of repealing a 55-year-old state law that allows Disney to effectively govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World, following the company’s public opposition to a controversial parental rights law in Florida.

Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor lays out 4 goals for TPD

Mary O'Connor's appointment to the top spot of TPD was one of the most contentious in the history of the police department, but now she’s one of three female leaders in one of the few major US cities with women at the top of their respective ranks.

USF's new $27 million research building set to open this week

A new $27 million research park building is set to open Wednesday at USF. The 121,000 square foot building will be divided among research companies in medical, biotech, and semiconductor.

USF president-elect could get quick confirmation by BOG

The Board of Governors appears poised to quickly confirm the appointment of Rhea Law as the next president of USF.