Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Publix requiring masks for employees regardless of vaccination status
Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website.
USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission
If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.
NASA hosts session on how to land an internship
NASA held a virtual seminar on how to get an internship with the space agency.
Tampa officers buy alcohol, lap dances during undercover operation, internal investigation shows
Booze, exotic dancers, and lap dances during an undercover operation were at the center of a Tampa Police Department Citizens Review Board hearing Tuesday night.
Signed WWE belts, Sheamus necklace stolen from USF Yuengling Center
There's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a burglar who stole WWE memorabilia from the USF Yuengling Center.
NASA, Boeing prepare for second run at Starliner launch
A failed mission to the International Space Station in 2019 created a lot of disappointment for Boeing. Almost two years later, their Starliner space capsule is getting ready for a do-over in space for their un-crewed mission this Friday.
Free event showcases global dishes inspired by refugee women
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
'Honor of a lifetime': Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan to retire after 31 years with the agency
Brian Dugan has been with the Tampa Police Department for 31 years and was promoted to police chief during the Seminole Heights killings in 2017. Today, he announced he will officially retire in September.
Bay Area scientist selected as finalist for SpaceX’s first civilian mission to the moon
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
Disney Dream returns to Port Canaveral after first test cruise
The Disney Dream’s return comes as a panel ruled to temporarily keep CDC COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships in place.
70-year-old Florida man wins $4.6 million from $10 scratch-off lotto ticket he bought from Publix
A 70-year-old Florida man bought a $10 scratch-off lotto ticket at his local Publix -- and ended up becoming a multi-millionaire.
USF president stepping down after two years citing ‘health and family’ reasons
Dr. Steve Currall -- who became USF's president two years ago following Judy Genshaft's 19-year tenure -- announced he will be retiring in August.
PSTA needs to hire nearly 90 new drivers within the next year
PSTA drivers say if you can drive a car, you can drive a bus. The transportation agency is trying to hire 86 new bus drivers over the next 12 months.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes baby hippo and gorilla born a day apart
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomed not one but two newborn animals this week.
After arrests, TPD video aims to educate local Cubans about protest laws
Hundreds have protested for change in Cuba, with some of the marches spilling into the streets and blocking roadways. Now, Tampa police are trying to educate protesters about what’s allowed under the state’s new protest laws.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off coast of Florida
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
Chick-fil-A is America’s top fast food restaurant for 7th year straight; McDonald's ranked last
For the seventh year in a row, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as America's top fast-food retaurant, coming in first for customer satisfaction while McDonald's ranked at the bottom of the list.