Doctors: Ending the pandemic requires masks, social distancing and a vaccine

The masks, the social distancing, the daily drumbeat of new infections; could this all be over by the end of April? One of the University of South Florida’s leading experts on the virus says it could, but it all depends on how everyone handles the next four months.

Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines

The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.

When Florida's weather cools, manatees seek TECO power plant's warm waters

When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

Digital drugstore: Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Amazon is opening on online pharmacy that allows customers to order medications or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.

Coronavirus vaccine questions answered: Dosage, distribution, and more

Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.

With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country

For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.

SpaceX's Crew-1 manned mission to ISS delayed until Sunday

SpaceX's Crew-1 team will have to wait another day for their historic mission. On Friday afternoon, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine tweeted that the mission was delayed until Sunday.

Students warned to be COVID-conscious during Thanksgiving break

As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.

SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force

After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.

TECO announces January rate hikes due to increasing natural gas prices

Pointing primarily to higher costs of natural gas for power plants, Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) said Tuesday that customer bills will increase in January.

Elections and voting may never be the same after 2020, experts say

The 2020 election could usher in a new era of voting habits -- plus break nationwide voter turnout records, experts said Tuesday.