Publix holiday ice cream flavors are back in stores -- for a limited time
Publix holiday ice cream is back. Just in time for fall, the grocer -- which is celebrating 90 years in service this year -- has released 12 limited-edition ice cream flavors for fall and Christmas.
Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape
Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.
Amazon announces Ring’s new drone security camera, which flies around inside your home
The “Always Home Cam” is a new security device that allows users to see what’s happening around their house in real time.
It's all in the details: Publix reveals its secrets behind the shelves, founder's prediction
The Publix-way of doing things may not be obvious when you shop, but every detail of how things look in a store is carefully thought through, adjusted over time, and still incorporates its founder's philosophy of customer service.
Disney delays release of 'Black Widow,' 'West Side Story,' and more films
The coronavirus pandemic has further delayed the release of some highly-anticipated movies including Marvel's "Black Widow" and director Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
From top to bottom, Publix tries to provide comfort for all during pandemic
Maintaining a grocery store as a place where shopping is a pleasure is a regular motto for the beloved Florida business Publix. Keeping the customer and associates top of mind during the pandemic is a whole other story.
Being Black in modern society: USF to launch 23 studies on impacts of racism and inequality
As the nation reckons with systemic racism and how to move forward, researchers at the University of South Florida are focusing on how it exists in Tampa Bay and abroad.
Tampa police tasked with making sure bars follow COVID-19 reopening guidelines
Tampa police officers are walking into pubs, taverns, and bars in SoHo and Ybor City, making sure business owners are complying with Governor Ron Desantis' COVID-19 phase 2 re-opening orders.
Experts warn vaccine distribution will be massive undertaking
The president said he has a different opinion about the timeline of a potential COVID-19 vaccine than the guidance given by the director of the Centers for Disease Control, Robert Redfield.
Struggling doctors turn to telemedicine to keep practices afloat
Virtual physician visits have been just what the doctor ordered for struggling family practices in the age of COVID-19.
Amazon's Auburndale fulfillment center opens, adding 500 jobs in Polk County
Amazon just opened its newest operation, a fulfillment center in Auburndale, where 500 jobs starting at $15 an hour are up for grabs.
Kim Kardashian West, other celebrities join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
Florida universities struggle to control students, spread of COVID-19
Colleges and universities across the country are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say the campus environment is ripe for so-called super-spreader events, and students need to take responsibility.
'Cuties’ director defends Netflix film amid backlash: 'It's feminist'
"Cuties" director Maïmouna Doucoure defended her film amid criticism it hyper-sexualized young girls.
UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universities; USF in top 50
The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges.
Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
USF closes some gyms, wellness centers on Tampa campus due to COVID-19 cases
The University of South Florida temporarily closed its indoor gyms and wellness centers on its main campus due to the coronavirus.
TPD shares initial plans to get new mental health response program off the ground
A week after the Tampa Police Department announced plans for a new mental health response program, the department shared its initial moves to get it off the ground during a special-called city council meeting Thursday.
Amazon set to bring 500 jobs to Auburndale by opening fourth facility in Polk County
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Established in 1930, Florida's beloved supermarket, Publix, turns 90 this week
The green aprons, the BOGOs, and those holiday commercials: Publix, the grocery store admired among Floridians and based out of Lakeland, has officially been around for 90 years.