NASA, SpaceX set May target date for first American space mission since 2011
NASA has officially announced a launch date for the first crewed test flight of the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Two astronauts will be aboard when it lifts off from Kennedy Space Center on May 27 -- the first such flight since the shuttles retired.
Goodnight, Mickey! Disney re-launches their Bedtime Hotline for kids
Disney hopes the magical call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break.
Publix donates $1 million to Feeding America; $100,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay, $25,000 to All Faiths Food Bank
As food banks across thec ountry face a higher-than-usual demand due to the pandemic, both individuals and organizations have stepped up to help.
Publix rolls out special shopping hours for first responders, hospital staff
In order to help first responders and hospital staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began offering special shopping hours just for them.
Crowdsourced data could help researchers identify COVID-19 hotspots
A new surveillance database could soon show us the locations of new and potential hotspots of COVID-19, thanks to research being done at the University of South Florida College of Public Health.
Tampa police officers line up to thank Tampa General Hospital workers
The Tampa Police Department sent some of the city's finest to greet Tampa General Hospital employees Thursday evening.
Netflix series 'Space Force' has a release date: May 29
In January, Netflix announced actor Steve Carell and the creator of "The Office" are teaming up for a series called "Space Force." Now, the streaming giant says there is a release date.
Seniors disappointed as graduation ceremonies go virtual at USF
Walking across the stage at commencement and becoming a college graduate is a moment thousands of students look forward to. For seniors at the University of South Florida, their ceremony in May will now be virtual and most of them are understandably disappointed.
First responders: Help us help you by being honest about possible COVID-19 symptoms
Of all the changes Americans have made to their daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the changes for first responders might be some of the most notable.
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe says Netflix is adding a new episode of the show
"Tiger King" fans may be in for a treat very soon.
Disney parks donating 100,000 N95 masks amid coronavirus outbreak
The parks may be closed, but Disney is still staying busy.
Publix now allowing employees to wear masks and gloves at work
Publix is now allowing its employees to wear masks and gloves while working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some Amazon, Instacart workers strike as jobs get riskier
Some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job Monday demanding greater safeguards against the coronavirus, even as both companies are speed-hiring hundreds of thousands of new workers to handle a surge in delivery orders.
COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls
While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.
TECO customers likely to get break on electric bills
With the utility pointing to lower-than-expected costs for natural gas, customers of Tampa Electric Co. likely will see their electric bills reduced in June.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Publix says it will install Plexiglas around cash registers
Publix Super Markets Inc. plans to install Plexiglas partitions to protect its cashiers as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
Netflix documentary, 'Tiger King,' tells bizarre story behind murder-for-hire plan to kill Big Cat Rescue CEO
Tampa is a backdrop of a newly-released true crime documentary on Netflix called, "Tiger King."
USF St. Petersburg student tests positive for COVID-19
A University of South Florida St. Petersburg student tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s website.
USF staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A University of South Florida staff member in the USF Counseling Center on the Tampa campus has tested positive for COVID-19.