Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
Publix saves bride’s dream wedding cake by helping couple make their own
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
Doctors weigh potential benefits against risks of possibly rushed vaccine release
Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.
Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches another round of Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX launched its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites on May 23, 2019.
SpaceX launched its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites on May 23, 2019.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
USF starts randomized pool testing for COVID-19 testing on campus
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
Defense's request denied for body camera footage from shooting at Tampa officer's home
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks
Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.
Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.
Governor says state's COVID-19 downward trend is promising
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
North Carolina golden retriever does her part delivering Chick-fil-A orders to owner
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Ready to help, over a hundred TECO workers head to Louisiana storm zones
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
Researchers continue testing plasma as treatment for COVID-19
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.