Doctors: Ending the pandemic requires masks, social distancing and a vaccine
The masks, the social distancing, the daily drumbeat of new infections; could this all be over by the end of April? One of the University of South Florida’s leading experts on the virus says it could, but it all depends on how everyone handles the next four months.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Mystery object orbiting Earth is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid, NASA confirms
A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all.
When Florida's weather cools, manatees seek TECO power plant's warm waters
When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.
Disney donates fountains' coins to Central Florida homeless shelter
Disney reportedly collects and sorts the coins periodically before donating them to a local charity.
Netflix removes ‘Chappelle’s Show’ from platform at Dave Chappelle’s request
Netflix took down the comedy sketch show, ‘“Chappelle’s Show,” at the request of Dave Chappelle himself, despite the show belonging to Viacom.
SpaceX pushes Starlink launch to Tuesday due to weather worries
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday..
Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
Weighing the risks: Even college students should skip going home for holidays, health experts say
Medical experts are urging caution as college students prepare to travel home for Thanksgiving amid a nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases.
Digital drugstore: Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry
Amazon is opening on online pharmacy that allows customers to order medications or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Coronavirus vaccine questions answered: Dosage, distribution, and more
Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.
Baby Yoda spotted as zero-g indicator for SpaceX Crew-1 Mission
If you have a good eye, you might have noticed an unexpected guest on the Crew-1 mission.
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
SpaceX's Crew-1 manned mission to ISS delayed until Sunday
SpaceX's Crew-1 team will have to wait another day for their historic mission. On Friday afternoon, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine tweeted that the mission was delayed until Sunday.
SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk claims he tested both positive and negative for COVID-19
SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk claims he tested positive *and* negative for COVID-19.
Students warned to be COVID-conscious during Thanksgiving break
As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.
SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
Experts explain videos showing election workers filling out ballots and other online misinformation
As vote counting continues, misinformation about election fraud continues spreading on social media.
TECO announces January rate hikes due to increasing natural gas prices
Pointing primarily to higher costs of natural gas for power plants, Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) said Tuesday that customer bills will increase in January.
Elections and voting may never be the same after 2020, experts say
The 2020 election could usher in a new era of voting habits -- plus break nationwide voter turnout records, experts said Tuesday.