FAA to finally phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems by 2028

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will need two more years to replace the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide. 

Political text messages: Campaigns blast record mobile volume

Campaigns are blasting record volumes of political text messages directly to mobile screens across the nation as Election Day approaches.

Hurricane Katrina inspires Lakewood Ranch man to build AI app to preserve family history

A Lakewood Ranch creator turned deep family loss into a high-tech legacy preservation tool, building an artificial intelligence app designed to capture personal histories before they vanish.

SpaceX looking into buying Boost Mobile or use network: report

SpaceX is in preliminary discussions with EchoStar to either acquire its Boost Mobile brand or secure access to the provider’s wireless network to expand the aerospace company's telecommunications presence.

Noah Kahan coming to Tampa: Why buying tickets may require a selfie

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announced his upcoming 2027 "The Last of the Bugs" World Tour, and Raymond James Stadium in Tampa will be one of his stops. 

Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

Florida Department of Education warns of data breach affecting nearly 5 million people

The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of families to keep a close eye on their personal information after hackers gained unauthorized access to the state's student financial aid website.

How Sarasota police solve crimes in minutes with real-time center

The Sarasota Police Department opened the doors to its Real Time Operations Center as leadership implored state lawmakers to preserve license plate readers credited with solving more than 50% of the city’s crimes.

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as tech giant reshapes its workforce

Microsoft on Monday announced a new voluntary buyout program that will cover about 60,000 eligible employees who can choose to leave the company with financial support and other career planning resources.

iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements

Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them. 

Florida AG proposes overnight quiet mode and strict limits on teen social media

Florida officials are proposing strict new restrictions on tech platforms after state law enforcement tied more than 1,000 child predator cases directly to online chat rooms.

Florida Poly unveils nation's first flying electric police vehicle

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is now home to the first flying electric vertical takeoff and landing police vehicle in the country.

Polk County commissioners unanimously vote to turn off comments on government social media pages

Polk County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to turn off comments on the county government's official social media pages, saying misinformation, vulgar remarks and personal attacks were undermining the platforms' purpose of sharing public information.

Polk County Commission considers ending comments on official social media pages

The Polk County Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday morning on a resolution that would completely shut down the public comment sections across all of its official social media platforms to halt the spread of harmful misinformation.