Publix tries to distance from heiress who reportedly donated to pre-riot rally
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
SpaceX targets Tuesday for next Starlink mission launch
SpaceX is gearing up for its next launch of Starlink satellites.
Chick-fil-A to sell heart-shaped boxes of nuggets for Valentine's Day
If the way to your sweetie's heart is through their stomach, then Chick-fil-A has just the right way to express your love this Valentine's Day.
Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
3 men paying $55M each to fly to International Space Station from Florida
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Publix recalls steam-in-bag vegetables due to possible listeria contamination
Publix Super Markets is recalling some steam-in-bag vegetables due to possible listeria contamination.
Number of Publix vaccine locations expanding in Florida, but still none in Tampa
As Florida tries to meet the high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're adding to the list of places you can get one. That now includes more than a hundred new Publix locations.
Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin ‘AC’ McLane dies from pancreatic cancer
Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin "AC" McLane passed away Friday from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, according to the Tampa Police Department.
‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: Tampa police chief tests positive for COVID-19 days after getting vaccine
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan describes his fight with COVID-19 as that of a "rollercoaster" ride.
Disneyland Resort to end annual pass program
Disneyland Resort has announced plans to end its annual passholder program.
USF launches diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting website
The University of South Florida has launched a new effort to push back against racism and make campuses more inclusive.
Tampa police chief tests positive for COVID-19, agency says
The Tampa police chief has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Monday.
'It's baaaack': ‘Lamb Cam’ stream shows TECO’s hired sheep trimming the lawn at solar farm
A live stream showing sheep playing the important role of “vegetation control” at TECO’s solar fields is “baaaack."
SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule to splash down off Florida coast on Monday
An uncrewed cargo Dragon capsule is scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast on Monday evening roughly 12 hours after its departure from the International Space Station.
Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
CDC reports spike in coronavirus cases near college campuses
In counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%. That is according to new research by the CDC.
USF begins offering COVID-19 vaccine to students, employees 65 and older
On Thursday, USF began vaccinating students, staff, and faculty who are 65 and older.
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, saying risk of his posts is 'too great'
After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric with a light touch, Facebook and Instagram are silencing his social media accounts for the rest of his presidency. The move, which many called justified following Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, is also a somber reminder of the enormous power that social-media platforms can exercise when they choose.