New Publix, opening soon, may initially increase traffic in Westshore area
The store is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and South Gardenia Avenue, a location that can be frustrating for drivers during rush hour.
Debate watch: Powerful moments measured by size of students' sweat glands
A professor at the University of South Florida gave us a look at how the body reacts to the big moments in presidential debates.
Debate watch: USF researchers use sensors to measure body's response to debates
Who won the debate? Professors at USF are working on a scientific answer.
USF, SOCOM partner for $85-million deal that may benefit Americans on battlefield
On Wednesday, the University of South Florida announced they entered a five-year, $85 million contract with US Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
Fortune ranks Publix as 7th best 'big company' to work for in the country
The Lakeland-based grocery chain known for being the place “where shopping is a pleasure” can also say “where working is a pleasure.”
SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit
SpaceX aims to launch up to four tourists into a super high orbit, possibly by the end of next year. Ticket prices are not being divulged but expected to be in the millions.
Chick-fil-A employee finds $900 cleaning restaurant, returns it to rightful owner
A Chick-fil-A employee is being praised for his good deed after finding $900 and returning the money to the rightful owner.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket but booster misses drone ship upon landing
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
Former St. Pete police officer pleads guilty to child pornography charges
A former St. Petersburg police officer has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
USF rocket team aims for space -- and a $1M prize
The privatization of space exploration has re-energized the aerospace industry. It's also created a new level of excitement in younger generations.
HART votes to fire CEO after report details expense violations
At an emergency meeting, Hillsborough’s transit agency voted to fire their CEO after investigators determined that he used agency money for personal expenses.
HART will reserve one seat on each bus in memory of Rosa Parks for Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, there will be one seat on each HART bus that no one can use. That’s because that one will be reserved in honor of Rosa Parks.
From personal coffee pods to a five-star stay, report details board policy violations by HART CEO
An independent investigation by an outside law firm has found that HART CEO Ben Limmer violated at least eight board policies, according to a memo obtained by FOX 13.
Pinellas substation fire causes large power outage
A fire at a Duke Energy substation caused a power outage that’s impacting thousands of people in Pinellas County.
Filmed performance of Hamilton with original Broadway cast coming to the big screen in 2021
Raise a glass! You won't have to "wait for it" much longer: you'll soon be able to be "in the room where it happens" to see the original Broadway cast of "Hamilton" in movie theaters.
Iowa caucuses becomes classroom for group of USF students
All eyes are on Iowa as candidates for the Democratic presidential nominee make their final campaign pushes ahead of the caucuses Monday, and a University of South Florida professor and five students will be there to see it all first-hand.
Publix mechanic keeps supermarket’s iconic scales working
Publix mechanic Gene Anderson is the one and only person who fixes and refurbishes a unique Florida icon -- Publix's popular scales.
TECO hired sheep to maintain lawn at solar farm
There are more than 100 acres at Tampa Electric’s solar farm in Apollo Beach, and about 100 lamps and sheep are used for “vegetation control.”
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket, sending Starlink satellites into space
When it does go off, the Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink communication satellites into space.
Chick-fil-A selling chicken in heart-shaped boxes for Valentine's Day
Nothing says love like a heart-shaped box full of chicken nuggets -- so if the way to your Valentine's heart is through their stomach, Chick-fil-A has you covered.