Disney employees hold walkout over controversial education legislation

Some Disney employees are planning their very first full day walkout tomorrow and so far they're getting lots of support online.

University of South Florida leaders select Rhea Law as next president

After interviewing two candidates, one has been selected to become the eighth president of the University of South Florida: Rhea Law.

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Spirits of past space shuttles to help boost new moon rocket

As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.

USF researchers pivot projects after scammers spoil study

Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.

Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household

Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.

SoCal Chick-fil-A could be declared a ‘public nuisance’

Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.