Cleared for historic launch, SpaceX likely to win out-of-this-world ‘capture the flag’ race
When the Apollo 11 crew blasted off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center nearly 51 years ago, their launch ended the race for the moon. And when astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launch from the same pad Wednesday, they’ll be ending another space race.
SpaceX, NASA join for new frontier in space exploration
The last time U.S. astronauts blasted off aboard an American rocket was July 8, 2011, in the space shuttle Atlantis.
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch
It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
Stormy weather could put a damper on SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch
Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX’s first astronaut launch.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Saving ears and saving lives: USF lab producing ear savers, PPE for Tampa healthcare workers
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
NBA says it's talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump to attend NASA astronaut launch in Florida
President Donald Trump plans to be on the Florida coast Wednesday to watch the astronaut launch in Florida.
Online medical appointments go mainstream during pandemic
Telehealth has grown in demand since the coronavirus pandemic began, placing more importance on the expansion of medical education and access for patients.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Disney Springs officially reopens: What to know before you go and what it will look like
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
University of South Florida, University of Tampa ponder how to return to on-campus learning
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Publix is now highest-ranking Florida company on Fortune 500 list
Publix has moved up on the list of Fortune 500 companies, and is now the highest-ranking Florida company to be included.
Uber riders, drivers must wear coronavirus face masks beginning May 18
Uber will require riders and drivers to wear face masks beginning May 18 to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the rideshare company said Wednesday.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Publix expands store hours as southeastern states begin to reopen
Publix says it will expand its store hours starting this Saturday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
Free simulator lets you pilot SpaceX's Crew Dragon
For those who wonder what it's like to be an astronaut, they can now try and fly through space without leaving Earth.
Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic
College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.