Meta settlement rejection: Florida mother calls $18B payout not enough
Mom sues Meta over son’s death, settlement reaction A mom in New Port Richey is calling Meta’s $17…
Rotary phone collects ‘Stories of Humanity’ at St. Pete park
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone…
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Duke Energy wants to exclude Florida Rising from data center hearings Duke is arguing that Florida Rising should…
USF researchers developing AI-powered knee sleeve to help prevent ACL injuries
New AI tech could prevent ACL injuries University of South Florida researchers say a wearable sleeve powered by…
Oviedo revisits license plate reader program amid privacy concerns
OVIEDO, Fla. – The City of Oviedo is revisiting the police department’s automatic license plate reader program after…
Mike Beltran sues political group over doctored campaign image
Candidate sues over computer-manipulated political ad Former State Rep. Mike Beltran sued a political action committee that he…
USF researchers test AI dashcam to track hurricane road damage
Dashcam maps road damage After a storm, it can take days for county officials to map out the…
‘Highway in the sky’: Air taxi testing to begin by end of 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Florida is looking toward the technological future with plans to progress into an era…
Florida State University Launches Florida’s First Graduate Credential in Quantum Information Science and Engineering
New FSU Quantum Initiative certificate will prepare students and professionals for careers in the rapidly expanding quantum workforce…
Flock camera vandalism: Surveillance devices damaged in St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Controversy over license plate reader cameras This week, Flock cameras were damaged in St. Pete and Sarasota. This…
Could Universal’s next ride seat mold itself to your body?
A newly granted Universal patent describes a theme park ride seat that could mold itself around an individual…
Gov. DeSantis touts electric air taxis set for testing in Florida by end of 2026: ‘Dream into reality’
DeSantis touts future transportation options Florida spent some time in the future Monday. Governor DeSantis made three announcements…