Clearwater grassroots group presents counter-proposal to Church of Scientology buying downtown street
A grassroots group is presenting a counter-proposal to the Church of Scientology's offer to purchase a street in Downtown Clearwater.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
Video: Tampa police save toddler choking on tomato
Tampa police are sharing body camera video showing the moment officers saved a choking child.
USF researchers see record-high amounts of Sargassum seaweed expected to wash ashore Florida's east coast
It's smelly. It bogs down our beaches with seaweed and it could impact your health. USF researchers said Floridians should see a lot more sargassum at the beach, especially on the east coast.
Starbase, home to Elon Musk's SpaceX, to become Texas' newest city
Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city after this Saturday's election.
New York woman sues Disney for $2 million, claims 'mammoth wave' injured her in Typhoon Lagoon 'kiddie area'
A New York woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. for $2 million, alleging she was violently injured by a wave while visiting Typhoon Lagoon with her child.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Uber offers free rides to and from prom for teens: How to book one
Uber is offering U.S. teens free rides to and from prom this year. Here's what to know.
USF approves updated football stadium plan. Here's the timeline for construction
The University of South Florida's Board of Trustees has signed off on an updated plan for the school's on-campus football stadium, with upgrades to the facility's design leading to increased costs.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Florida announces longest Gulf red snapper recreational season in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the 2025 Gulf red snapper recreational fishing season will be the longest in the state’s history, spanning 126 days between summer and fall, during a news conference in Destin Monday.
Florida former Disney employee sentenced to 3 years for hacking menus, changing allergen info: Officials
A judge has sentenced the former Disney employee who was accused of hacking into the park's menu system to remove peanut allergy information, add profanities and change fonts.
TECO rate hikes get backing
The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Co. after objections were raised by consumer representatives, the commission’s staff recommended Thursday.
Uber warns it may have 'no choice' but to leave Colorado ahead of rider safety bill
A Colorado bill would require Uber drivers to have continuous audio and video recording of rides.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Thursday night from Florida.
USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases
Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.
9mm cartridge found in parking lot on USF campus, police say
The University of South Florida Police Department says students found an empty 9mm cartridge in a parking lot on campus Tuesday, just days after an empty gun case and empty ammunition magazines were found in the USF Fine Arts Building.
USF St. Pete aims to convert nearly 3,000 pounds of food waste into compost weekly by next fall
Scraps left on students’ plates and food prep waste from USF St. Pete’s dining halls will soon be composted and turned into soil.
Gun supplies found in Fine Arts building on USF campus: police
Some gun supplies were found in the Fine Arts building on the USF campus on Friday, according to campus police.