Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
Coronavirus boosts interest in public health education at USF
The pandemic may have slowed down campus life, but not applications for enrollment at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.
Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
Community gives final farewell at funeral for fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen
The funeral for Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen is taking place one week after he was killed in the line of duty.
Memorial patrol vehicle emblems unveiled as TPD prepares to lay fallen officer to rest
Tuesday marks a week since Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen sacrificed his life to protect others from a speeding, wrong-way driver. A day before Madsen's funeral, two TPD officers have been assigned patrol vehicles bearing Madsen’s name and end of watch date.
USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies
In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Pre-dawn rocket launch creates colorful clouds over Florida
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday morning, which created a colorful sight.
Funeral plans set for fallen Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen
The public is invited to attend a funeral service for Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed last week by a wrong-way driver.
Tampa police mourn loss of retired Captain Michael Flynn
Retired Tampa Police Department Captain Mike Flynn passed away Friday evening at the age of 58, according to TPD.
Deputy will never forget brief encounter with hero TPD officer
During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.
Past, present and future: Streetcar remains a staple in Tampa’s identity
If you want to get to Ybor City or to the new Water Street District, an automobile isn't the only way to go. There are HART's TECO Line streetcars, which are a common sight in downtown Tampa with a history in the city that dates back to 1885.
Netflix cracking down on password sharing with new test and warning
Netflix is looking to crack down on password sharing with a new test.
'Hangry but helpful': Suspect stopped by Chick-fil-A customer's truck door
A man waiting for his chicken sandwich at a Chick-fil-A in Texas stopped a suspect in his tracks with his truck door.
Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen TPD officer
The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.
Chief: Wrong-way driver from Colorado was intoxicated, in Tampa for 12 hours before crash that killed officer
Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.