Lakeland police to restart drone program after foreign surveillance concerns
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again.
Downloading DeepSeek could land you a 20-year prison sentence, $1M fine under proposed US bill
A new Senate bill seeks to criminalize the use of Chinese AI technology, including DeepSeek, imposing severe penalties for violations.
Apple Invites: What to know about new app for creating custom invites
Apple’s latest offering lets users create these unique invites for any occasion that can be shared with anyone.
Watch: Apple Watch SOS alert leads rescuers to injured skiers after 1,000-foot fall down Washington mountain
An unidentified skier reportedly fell roughly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury near Stevens Pass in Washington.
What is DeepSeek? The startup AI app surging in downloads
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
Sick of robocalls? These states have the most complaints
Notice more spam calls coming through your phone last year? A recent report reveals that you're not alone.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.
TikTok restoring service after Trump's statement, company says
TikTok said it's restoring service for users in the U.S. after going dark Saturday night.
Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
U.S. Supreme Court considers the future of TikTok
The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Tampa organizations tracking new human trafficking trends
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.
More than 22,000 laptops refurbished by Sarasota non-profit group
The work happening inside the Sarasota Technology Users Group gives a second life to old and outdated laptops and desktop computers.
Bradenton police warn of social media scam involving 'missing' Texas police officer
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
Brooksville bride brings wedding ceremony to dying grandmother, garners 1M views on TikTok
A Brooksville bride wasn't sure if her grandmother, whose cancer had just returned, would make it to see her get married. Her grandmother was placed in hospice and given weeks to live – but her wedding day was still four months away.