USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
USF's Georgina Corrick taking advantage of team's return to action
On the surface, Georgina Corrick seems like your average, softball-hucking, apple pie-loving American, but she was actually born in the United Kingdom and her British tendencies that surface, on occasion.
On the surface, Georgina Corrick seems like your average, softball-hucking, apple pie-loving American, but she was actually born in the United Kingdom and her British tendencies that surface, on occasion.
SpaceX Starship lands upright, then explodes in latest test
SpaceX's futuristic Starship exploded after what looked to be a successful touchdown. SpaceX had live-streamed the launch and landing and ended its feed before the explosion.
SpaceX's futuristic Starship exploded after what looked to be a successful touchdown. SpaceX had live-streamed the launch and landing and ended its feed before the explosion.
USF studying public impact of media's coronavirus messaging
Public health messages share important information, and a group of University of South Florida researchers are looking into how people react to them during the pandemic.
Public health messages share important information, and a group of University of South Florida researchers are looking into how people react to them during the pandemic.
Police union says officer should not have been fired for using 'derogatory language'
The Tampa Police Department has released body camera video of an officer who was fired for using "derogatory language" on two occasions last year.
The Tampa Police Department has released body camera video of an officer who was fired for using "derogatory language" on two occasions last year.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
Tampa school officer fired after body camera records him using racial slur twice
A Tampa Police Department officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Middleton High School has been fired after his body-worn camera recorded him referring to people using racial slurs.
A Tampa Police Department officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Middleton High School has been fired after his body-worn camera recorded him referring to people using racial slurs.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
SpaceX delays Starlink launch again due to weather
Just a few days later, the space company hopes to launch its next batch of Starlink satellites.
Just a few days later, the space company hopes to launch its next batch of Starlink satellites.
Chick-fil-A experiences US credit card system outage
Chick-fil-A was unable to process any credit or debit card transactions during outage.
Chick-fil-A was unable to process any credit or debit card transactions during outage.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing graduation plans
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Worker dies after fall at TECO's Big Bend power plant
A contractor died while working at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach this morning, company officials have confirmed to FOX 13.
A contractor died while working at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach this morning, company officials have confirmed to FOX 13.
NASA releases first-ever video of rover landing on Mars
New video from NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover shows the final minutes of its entry, descent, and landing on the Red Planet on February 18, 2021.
New video from NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover shows the final minutes of its entry, descent, and landing on the Red Planet on February 18, 2021.
29-year-old bone cancer survivor chosen to join billionaire on SpaceX flight
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Offering $125 reward, Publix encourages employees to get vaccinated
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Touchdown confirmed! NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars
After successfully landing on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover will go on to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
After successfully landing on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover will go on to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
Nearly 300 Duke Energy crews head to Carolinas to restore power following winter storm
Duke Energy crews from Pinellas County will join hundreds of other linemen in the Carolinas Wednesday ahead of the winter storm.
Duke Energy crews from Pinellas County will join hundreds of other linemen in the Carolinas Wednesday ahead of the winter storm.
USF student-built satellites launched into orbit by SpaceX
A recent SpaceX launch took three satellites built by University of South Florida students to space on a communications mission.
A recent SpaceX launch took three satellites built by University of South Florida students to space on a communications mission.