NASA Crew-9 now back on Earth
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (TAMPA) A nine-month long trip into space has finally concluded as astronauts Sunita Williams, and Butch Wilmore are once again back on Earth. Their return capsule…
From casual gamer to Esports coordinator, he’s building community at USF
TAMPA — Andrew Ross didn’t expect his love for video games to turn into a career. But today, he’s the first full-time esports coordinator at the University of South Florida,…
New Tampa computer worker tech by trade, family man by heart
An employee at MIT Computers, a small business in New Tampa, focuses on his love for the growth of technology and family. Wilfredo Quispe, 49, has worked with MIT Computers…
Uplifting community helps USF professor with hurricane damages
ST. PETERSBURG – A political science professor at the USF St. Petersburg campus has been reassembling her home after Hurricane Helene disaster in Madeira Beach. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan has been…
Blue Jays’ Spring Training: An Economic Boom for Dunedin
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (DUNEDIN) With the official start of the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training, Dunedin is experiencing an increase in energy, fans, and—most importantly—economic growth. Local businesses are…
Phillies Spring Training helps Clearwater businesses thrive
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (CLEARWATER) Every February, thousands of baseball fans flock to Florida and Arizona to watch their favorite team in Spring Training and get a taste of what…
Tigers Spring Training fuels Lakeland economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (LAKELAND) As Spring Training begins in Florida, Lakeland is preparing for an influx of Detroit Tigers fans. Local hotels and businesses are expected to be a…
Yankees Spring Training: A Home Run for Tampa’s Economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (TAMPA) For Yankees fans, spring is here, which only means one thing: spring training is back. At George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (BRADENTON) Each February and March, Bradenton comes alive during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ MLB Spring Training. Players, fans, and staff from around the world…
“Star Wars” inspired martial arts duels bring university nerds together
LAKELAND – A student-run martial arts club at Florida Polytechnic University brings together a strong community of self-proclaimed nerds to practice ancient fighting techniques. Swords and lightsabers bring university nerds…