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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
Publix saves bride’s dream wedding cake by helping couple make their own
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
Doctors weigh potential benefits against risks of possibly rushed vaccine release
Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.
Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.