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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Healthcare officials warn of coming COVID-19 patient surge at Tampa Bay hospitals
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
USF reverses course on College of Education closure
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
Publix to administer COVID-19 vaccine in 3 Central Florida counties
Appearing at a Publix in Ocala, Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the Lakeland-based grocery store chain would begin administrating 50,000 doses of the vaccine in 22 store pharmacies in across, Hernando, and Marion counties.
Appearing at a Publix in Ocala, Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the Lakeland-based grocery store chain would begin administrating 50,000 doses of the vaccine in 22 store pharmacies in across, Hernando, and Marion counties.
Google employees form company’s first-ever labor union, a tech industry rarity
A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for labor organizers in Silicon Valley.
A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for labor organizers in Silicon Valley.
Lucky New Year's Day recipe: Pork with kale chimichurri and black-eyed peas
Enjoy this lucky New Year's Day meal from Chef Anthony Logerfo of the Publix Aprons Cooking School.
Enjoy this lucky New Year's Day meal from Chef Anthony Logerfo of the Publix Aprons Cooking School.
USF, Tampa General Hospital need 250 volunteers for new COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.