New partnership to field 911 mental-health calls
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Tampa Police Department announced a new program that will send certain mental health calls to intervention professionals. Starting in the summer, 911 will…
USF offers a class “Swifties” will love!
TAMPA – The University of South Florida is introducing a new English elective course based around Taylor Swift for the 2024 Fall semester. The course will meet twice a week.…
Trent Ferguson: A Dream for Radio
Trent Ferguson is a USF student hoping to work in radio. Although Trent’s story is a little different than most students. He has a visual impairment and refuses to let…
Tampa Parks & Rec breaks ground on New Recreation Complex
TAMPA – People gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new additions to Fair Oaks Park in East Tampa. City Council approved the 34.7-million-dollar project in March. The project will…
Eclipse glasses can now be donated for a new purpose
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. – Astronomers without Borders has partnered with Warby Parker to relaunch their campaign to repurpose eclipse glasses. AWB has collected and donated used Eclipse glasses for over…
Look out NFL, here comes a Bull!
Since its inaugural season, the USF football program has had 30 alumni drafted into the NFL. Our own offensive lineman Donovan Jennings is training to be the next. Jennings has…
Alligator mating season begins in Florida
TAMPA – Alligators in Florida are beginning to mate as the weather warms. Male alligators start attracting females in April and mate from May through June. Gators tend to be…
A surge in shark encounters threatens boaters along the Gulf
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Reports of aggressive shark encounters have increased in the Gulf, making boaters and swimmers worried. These sharks are reportedly aggressive, attacking not only people but…
Loft 181 lends a hand to girls in need
LUTZ, FL – Loft 181’s impact extends beyond its walls. The boutique offers clothes to sex trafficking victims and foster children. Workers guide girls through their selection and help curate…
Jaw-Dropping sand sculptures unveiling the sands of time masterpieces
Sixteen professional sand sculptors from various corners of the world have converged to bring to life the much-anticipated “Sands of Time” exhibition. Housed in a vast 21,000-square-foot structure, this year…