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.

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.

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.

Lessons learned from employees working from home during pandemic

What works and doesn’t work is at the center of a study that a Tampa researcher put together for companies that want to keep staff working remotely beyond the pandemic.

Publix to donate 1.3 million pounds of food to Florida food banks for the holidays

Publix says it will donate 1.3 million pounds of food to six of Florida's largest food banks, which are facing severe shortages during the holidays as millions of Floridians struggle with hunger during the pandemic.

Tampa detective suspended pending investigation of alleged evidence tampering

The Tampa Police Department says one of its detectives was turned in by her coworkers for allegedly tampering with evidence in an attempted murder case.

NASA selects astronauts for Crew-3 SpaceX mission, including European

This mission will reportedly be the third crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its fourth flight with astronauts

SpaceX scrubs Falcon 9 rocket launch, targets no earlier than Sunday

SpaceX had plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast on Friday, but just moments before launch stopped the clock, ultimately deciding to try again over the weekend.

Publix recalls holiday cookies in 7 states, including Florida

A holiday cookie platter sold at Publix stores in seven Southern states is being recalled due to an undeclared ingredient.

SPPD: Undercover St. Pete officer has been shot twice in line of duty

The St. Petersburg Police Department said last week's shootout wasn't the first time an undercover officer was shot in the line of duty. 

Local students’ experiments among cargo launched to space station

An automated cargo capsule is on its way to the space station after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning. The SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying food, gear, and even some experiments put together by Bay Area students.

Vaccine still needed for recovered COVID-19 patients, doctors say

Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.