Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls
Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Students at UT, USF graduate from college virtually
Graduates at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida were honored through a virtual commencement posted online.
Disney releases ‘Grey Stuff’ recipe
Disney invites you to relax, pull up a chair as they proudly present- the ‘Grey Stuff.’
Publix buys 1 million pounds of produce, 100,000 gallons of milk from farmers to donate to families in need
Publix says their initiative to help support Florida farmers and families in need has reached a major milestone.
USF's green and gold colors will shine at Tampa Bay landmarks to honor graduates
The University of South Florida's spring graduating class will not have a traditional commencement ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, landmarks, like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, across the Tampa Bay area will light up in green and gold to honor those graduates.
Publix reports billion-dollar jump in sales amid pandemic
Publix just did the numbers, and they are pretty astounding. In the first two weeks after a national emergency was declared because of COVID-19, Publix sales spiked by $1-billion.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX working with NASA on feature film to be shot in outer space, report says
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
Cubicles could make a comeback after COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic created a stress test for remote work for millions of Floridians and it could have lasting impacts on the work environment, going forward.
Disney selling cloth masks decorated with popular characters, donating $1M of profits to aid organization
Just when we thought the fervor over Baby Yoda had died down, he returns on a face mask.
Publix sees $1 billion sales increase during coronavirus pandemic
While many companies across the country have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, grocery stores like Publix are seeing sizable profits.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
USF professor's newest Molekule filter gets FDA clearance for medical use
Decades of development and years of research, led by University of South Florida distinguished professor Yogi Goswami, are now culminating at the perfect moment in history.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
Publix is now selling their own masks
A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Disney touts 'giving spirit' as 100,000 workers go unpaid
Walt Disney World Resort sent out an email highlighting the company’s “giving spirit” this week even as 100,000 of its employees are going unpaid and the company holds potentially $1.5 billion for dividends to shareholders and executives, DailyMail.com reported.
Abigail Disney slams company’s coronavirus furloughs while executives reportedly get bonuses
Walt Disney Co. heiress Abigail Disney criticized the media giant over its decision to furlough thousands of employees during the coronavirus pandemic while also reportedly keeping bonuses for executives.
Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket, sending another round of Starlink satellites into orbit
This was the second launch during the coronavirus outbreak.
USF study: 'Substantial' amount of Deepwater Horizon oil still lives on in the environment
It's been exactly 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster, a deadly accident on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico -- and to this day it is still having an effect on the environment. In fact, researchers with the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science found oil from a spill that occurred in 1979.