Bay Area scientist selected as finalist for SpaceX’s first civilian mission to the moon
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
Disney Dream returns to Port Canaveral after first test cruise
The Disney Dream’s return comes as a panel ruled to temporarily keep CDC COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships in place.
The Disney Dream’s return comes as a panel ruled to temporarily keep CDC COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships in place.
70-year-old Florida man wins $4.6 million from $10 scratch-off lotto ticket he bought from Publix
A 70-year-old Florida man bought a $10 scratch-off lotto ticket at his local Publix -- and ended up becoming a multi-millionaire.
A 70-year-old Florida man bought a $10 scratch-off lotto ticket at his local Publix -- and ended up becoming a multi-millionaire.
USF president stepping down after two years citing ‘health and family’ reasons
Dr. Steve Currall -- who became USF's president two years ago following Judy Genshaft's 19-year tenure -- announced he will be retiring in August.
Dr. Steve Currall -- who became USF's president two years ago following Judy Genshaft's 19-year tenure -- announced he will be retiring in August.
PSTA needs to hire nearly 90 new drivers within the next year
PSTA drivers say if you can drive a car, you can drive a bus. The transportation agency is trying to hire 86 new bus drivers over the next 12 months.
PSTA drivers say if you can drive a car, you can drive a bus. The transportation agency is trying to hire 86 new bus drivers over the next 12 months.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes baby hippo and gorilla born a day apart
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomed not one but two newborn animals this week.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomed not one but two newborn animals this week.
After arrests, TPD video aims to educate local Cubans about protest laws
Hundreds have protested for change in Cuba, with some of the marches spilling into the streets and blocking roadways. Now, Tampa police are trying to educate protesters about what’s allowed under the state’s new protest laws.
Hundreds have protested for change in Cuba, with some of the marches spilling into the streets and blocking roadways. Now, Tampa police are trying to educate protesters about what’s allowed under the state’s new protest laws.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off coast of Florida
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
Chick-fil-A is America’s top fast food restaurant for 7th year straight; McDonald's ranked last
For the seventh year in a row, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as America's top fast-food retaurant, coming in first for customer satisfaction while McDonald's ranked at the bottom of the list.
For the seventh year in a row, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as America's top fast-food retaurant, coming in first for customer satisfaction while McDonald's ranked at the bottom of the list.
Body camera video shows man point gun at TPD officer before being shot
Body camera video from an officer-involved shooting July 4th weekend shows what happened before and after a man died from gunshot wounds.
Body camera video from an officer-involved shooting July 4th weekend shows what happened before and after a man died from gunshot wounds.
Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos officially steps down as CEO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as CEO of the company he started out of his Seattle garage in 1995.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as CEO of the company he started out of his Seattle garage in 1995.
Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos hands over CEO role
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
SpaceX launches 88 satellites in 1 shot; booster nails Florida landing
A Falcon 9 rocket making its eighth flight hoisted dozens of satellites into space Wednesday afternoon, then roared back to Earth and landed softly just down the coast from its launch pad.
A Falcon 9 rocket making its eighth flight hoisted dozens of satellites into space Wednesday afternoon, then roared back to Earth and landed softly just down the coast from its launch pad.
Aircraft in no-fly zone scrubs Tuesday's SpaceX launch; Wednesday is next attempt
It was a no-go for launch Tuesday afternoon for SpaceX. With just 11 seconds on the clock, the launch was scrubbed.
It was a no-go for launch Tuesday afternoon for SpaceX. With just 11 seconds on the clock, the launch was scrubbed.
‘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.