‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
NY woman receives hundreds of Amazon packages she didn’t order
A woman in Buffalo, New York started receiving hundreds of packages from Amazon containing face mask brackets that she didn’t order to begin with.
A woman in Buffalo, New York started receiving hundreds of packages from Amazon containing face mask brackets that she didn’t order to begin with.
Survey finds majority of Floridians are not properly prepared for a hurricane
One month into hurricane season, many Floridians think they are prepared for a hurricane. A new survey shows they likely are not.
One month into hurricane season, many Floridians think they are prepared for a hurricane. A new survey shows they likely are not.
Criminal justice reform a hot topic in Tampa Bay, no matter the side
Law enforcement agencies, residents, prosecutors, and advocates across the Tampa Bay area came together Tuesday night to discuss criminal justice reform including civil citation programs, Florida's anti-riot law, and communication between law enforcement and residents.
Law enforcement agencies, residents, prosecutors, and advocates across the Tampa Bay area came together Tuesday night to discuss criminal justice reform including civil citation programs, Florida's anti-riot law, and communication between law enforcement and residents.
Tampa scientist calls on NASA to explore moon caves for possible water, organisms
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
Walmart, Target, Kohl's take on Amazon's Prime Day in retail wars
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Thousands sign petition for Jeff Bezos not to return to Earth after Blue Origin flight
A satirical petition to not allow Jeff Bezos to return to Earth has nearly reached its goal of 25,000 signatures.
A satirical petition to not allow Jeff Bezos to return to Earth has nearly reached its goal of 25,000 signatures.
City council to choose additional member of TPD Citizens Review Board
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
This satellite is part of a next generation satellite constellation featuring upgraded, state-of-the-art technology, according to NASA.
This satellite is part of a next generation satellite constellation featuring upgraded, state-of-the-art technology, according to NASA.
Study reveals reasons unvaccinated Floridians haven't taken the shot
As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.
As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.
Costs and benefits of underground power lines in Florida
When a hurricane whips through, underground power lines could keep the lights on. But it costs as much as $1 million a mile, and when something does go wrong, they have to be dug up to get fixed -- which opponents warn will drive up electric bills.
When a hurricane whips through, underground power lines could keep the lights on. But it costs as much as $1 million a mile, and when something does go wrong, they have to be dug up to get fixed -- which opponents warn will drive up electric bills.
NASA now investigating Navy's UFO videos: 'There is something there'
As a former member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and now head of NASA, few have more insight on the eyewitness accounts than Bill Nelson. He's asked the space agency's top scientists to investigate recent videos.
As a former member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and now head of NASA, few have more insight on the eyewitness accounts than Bill Nelson. He's asked the space agency's top scientists to investigate recent videos.
Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission: 'Everybody loves NASA'
Florida senator Bill Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s proposed $24.8-billion NASA budget through Congress.
Florida senator Bill Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s proposed $24.8-billion NASA budget through Congress.
Ride share prices for Uber, Lyft continue to spike nationwide due to driver shortage, high demand
Hailing a ride is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers.
Hailing a ride is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers.
USF Health hopes to combat nurse shortage by streamlining nursing program
There has been a growing shortage of nurses nationwide over the last few years, and the situation was made worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There has been a growing shortage of nurses nationwide over the last few years, and the situation was made worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk | Step-by-step tutorial
You may not even realize that a service called Amazon Sidewalk is using a slice of your internet bandwidth. Here is how to shut it down.
You may not even realize that a service called Amazon Sidewalk is using a slice of your internet bandwidth. Here is how to shut it down.
St. Pete officer, part of rescue team the day 2 died in line of duty, retires after 32 years of service
A St. Petersburg officer who received a Medal of Valor and was named Officer of the Year in 2011 retired Wednesday after 32 years of service.
A St. Petersburg officer who received a Medal of Valor and was named Officer of the Year in 2011 retired Wednesday after 32 years of service.
Amazon Sidewalk: Police issue warning about feature that shares portion of your internet bandwidth
Amazon’s Sidewalk feature has law enforcement concerned about potential security risks.
Amazon’s Sidewalk feature has law enforcement concerned about potential security risks.
Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.