Friday, May 17 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:36:31 GMT
As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 09:00:46 GMT
Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:25:15 GMT
Only two of 13 small SUVs are getting passing grades in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group. Popular models such as the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Wrangler received only "marginal"
Only two of 13 small SUVs are getting passing grades in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group. Popular models such as the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Wrangler received only "marginal"
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:18:20 GMT
Walmart will open a new Neighborhood Market store in Pinellas Park this summer. The retail giant has 95 full and part-time job opportunities at this location available to start in June.
Walmart will open a new Neighborhood Market store in Pinellas Park this summer. The retail giant has 95 full and part-time job opportunities at this location available to start in June.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:53:14 GMT
U.S. auto safety officials are investigating complaints that doors won't close properly on more than 39,000 cars made by Mazda.
U.S. auto safety officials are investigating complaints that doors won't close properly on more than 39,000 cars made by Mazda. The probe affects Mazda 6 cars from the 2009 model year.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:10:25 GMT
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets.
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets, stepping up its efforts to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone and Android devices powered by Google's software.
Monday, May 13 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:43:13 GMT
Humans have come a long way since the days of the caveman, but a new diet is looking to the past for healthy inspiration. It's often called the paleo diet, or the caveman diet.
Humans have come a long way since the days of the caveman, but a new diet is looking to the past for healthy inspiration. It's often called the paleo diet, or the caveman diet.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:17:47 GMT
Florida gas prices have gone up in the past week and averaged at $3.45 according to GasBuddy.com That's 3.1 cents higher per gallon. The national average has gone up by 6.2 cents a gallon. The AAA analysts
Florida gas prices have gone up in the past week and averaged at $3.45 according to GasBuddy.com That's 3.1 cents higher per gallon. The national average has gone up by 6.2 cents a gallon. The AAA analysts
Friday, May 10 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:44:17 GMT
Florida officials are launching a new campaign aimed at convincing moms-to-be to stay off drugs for the sake of their babies. The campaign will include billboards, commercials and a website (bornfreefl.com)
Florida officials are launching a new campaign aimed at convincing moms-to-be to stay off drugs for the sake of their babies.
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:31:07 GMT
The Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric car has tied an older Lexus for the highest score ever recorded in Consumer Reports magazine's automotive testing.
The Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric car has tied an older Lexus for the highest score ever recorded in Consumer Reports magazine's automotive testing.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:38 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:38:32 GMT
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, a fresh five-year low.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, a fresh five-year low. The decline signals fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:58:03 GMT
The German automaker BMW recalled over 42,000 sedans, coupes, wagons and convertibles due to possible air-bag problems, according to the website safecar.gov
The German automaker BMW recalled over 42,000 sedans, coupes, wagons and convertibles due to possible air-bag problems, according to the website safecar.gov
Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:49:50 GMT
Bailey Richardson's biggest concern is which color marker to use for her drawing. She's in voluntary pre-kindergarten at Smart Start Pre-Prep off Race Track Road in Hillsborough County.
Bailey Richardson's biggest concern is which color marker to use for her drawing. She's in voluntary pre-kindergarten at Smart Start Pre-Prep off Race Track Road in Hillsborough County.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:00:20 GMT
If you are looking for love, there are a lot of different dating websites where you can post your profile. However, not everyone on those sites is being honest.
If you are looking for love, there are a lot of different dating websites where you can post your profile. However, not everyone on those sites is being honest.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-07 10:51:19 GMT
General Motors Co. is recalling 38,197 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal sedans in the U.S. because a defective battery control module could stall the engine or cause a fire. Vehicles
General Motors Co. is recalling 38,197 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal sedans in the U.S. because a defective battery control module could stall the engine or cause a fire. Vehicles
Friday, May 3 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-03 11:48:03 GMT
Barnes & Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets. The bookstore chain says it will add Google's Play app store to its 7-inch Nook HD and
Barnes & Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets. The bookstore chain says it will add Google's Play app store to its 7-inch Nook HD and
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-02 13:27:22 GMT
Consumer reports analysis on ground turkey bought at retail stores nation-wide revealed that half of the samples contained dangerous fecal bacteria including E Coli., NBC News reported.
Consumer reports analysis on ground turkey bought at retail stores nation-wide revealed that half of the samples contained dangerous fecal bacteria including E Coli., NBC News reported.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:16 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:16:48 GMT
More than a year and a half after reports surfaced of shoddy construction work, KB HOME has filed a lawsuit against 41 subcontractors, demanding a jury trial.
More than a year and a half after reports surfaced of shoddy construction work, KB HOME has filed a lawsuit against 41 subcontractors, demanding a jury trial. The lawsuit was filed on April 23rd.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-01 10:51:34 GMT
Cassandra Ventura-Riddick says finding ways to keep her two kids motivated is a challenge. One has Aspergers, the other, a learning disability.
Cassandra Ventura-Riddick says finding ways to keep her two kids motivated is a challenge. One has Asperger's Syndrome, the other, a learning disability.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:21 AM EDT2013-05-01 10:21:01 GMT
A plan to reduce the number of cats living in the wild, is drawing criticism in Hillsborough County.
A plan to reduce the number of cats living in the wild, is drawing criticism in Hillsborough County. Commissioners will discuss the plan Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-05-01 09:46:56 GMT
In a surprise twist to the decade-plus effort to ease access to morning-after pills, the government is lowering the age limit to 15 for one brand - Plan B One-Step - and will let it be sold over the counter.
In a surprise twist to the decade-plus effort to ease access to morning-after pills, the government is lowering the age limit to 15 for one brand - Plan B One-Step - and will let it be sold over the counter.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-04-30 12:19:08 GMT
Google Now is often compared with the Siri voice assistant on Apple's mobile devices, but its power lies in giving you information you need to know before you have to ask. It works best as a supplement
Google Now is often compared with the Siri voice assistant on Apple's mobile devices, but its power lies in giving you information you need to know before you have to ask. It works best as a supplement
Monday, April 29 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:41:39 GMT
Goodwill Industries Suncoast, headquartered in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and most effective Goodwill organizations in the world.
Goodwill Industries Suncoast, headquartered in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and most effective Goodwill organizations in the world. It posts revenues at nearly $62 million.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:15 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:15:40 GMT
Florida's teachers are going to get a pay raise, but it won't be coming until next year. House and Senate budget negotiators finished their work late Sunday night. One of the last items agreed to was a
Florida's teachers are going to get a pay raise, but it won't be coming until next year. House and Senate budget negotiators finished their work late Sunday night. One of the last items agreed to was a
Monday, April 29 2013 6:25 AM EDT2013-04-29 10:25:20 GMT
It was easy money – so easy that it was hard to resist. Russell Simmons says he was broke when he filed his first fake tax return using a stolen identity.
It was easy money – so easy that it was hard to resist. Russell Simmons says he was broke when he filed his first fake tax return using a stolen identity.
Friday, April 26 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:11:57 GMT
If you have unused or expired unwanted prescription drugs in your household, you can bring them to a local collection site this Saturday no questions asked.
If you have unused or expired unwanted prescription drugs in your household, you can bring them to a local collection site this Saturday no questions asked.
Friday, April 26 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:10:02 GMT
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would ban the use of welfare recipients' EBT cards at "adult entertainment establishments" like strip clubs and casinos.
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would ban the use of welfare recipients' EBT cards at "adult entertainment establishments" like strip clubs and casinos.
Friday, April 26 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-26 15:54:01 GMT
A student and faculty member team at the University of South Florida don't see fueling cars with trash as science fiction. They are converting landfill gas to liquid fuel.
A student and faculty member team at the University of South Florida don't see fueling cars with trash as science fiction. They are converting landfill gas to liquid fuel.
Friday, April 26 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-04-26 13:34:36 GMT
Tampa Bay chapter of the international non-profit Dress for Success holds an excess inventory sale Friday and Saturday at Ybor City. You can find bargains like $6 suits and $5 shoes at this cash-only
Tampa Bay chapter of the international non-profit Dress for Success holds an excess inventory sale Friday and Saturday at Ybor City.
Friday, April 26 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-04-26 09:58:31 GMT
April 27, 2013 marks the end of National Volunteer Week. And here's something that might surprise you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 64.5 million people volunteered in a year.
April 27, 2013 marks the end of National Volunteer Week. And here's something that might surprise you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 64.5 million people volunteered in a year.
Thursday, April 25 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:51:00 GMT
A new $100 bill will start circulating nation-wide in the fall. Designers hope, it will be more difficult to replicate because of its high-tech security features.
A new $100 bill will start circulating nation-wide in the fall. Designers hope, it will be more difficult to replicate because of its high-tech security features.
Thursday, April 25 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-04-25 10:45:59 GMT
Delays at airports due to the government sequester could eventually wind up hurting some tourists destinations, but the timing means the Tampa Bay area's beaches might be spared.
Combine federal furloughs with rising airline prices and tourism officials are watching numbers closely.
Thursday, April 25 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-04-25 10:45:34 GMT
Almost 1,600 Americans die from cancer each day. Now, hundreds of Bay Area residents are being asked to help change the face of the deadly disease.
Almost 1,600 Americans die from cancer each day. Now, hundreds of Bay Area residents are being asked to help change the face of the deadly disease by enrolling in the American Cancer Society's CPS-3 study.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-04-24 14:04:17 GMT
It's one of the greatest fears of cancer patients facing reconstructive surgery - implants that could possibly leak silicone. That fear has manufacturers worldwide constantly striving to create implants
It's one of the greatest fears of cancer patients facing reconstructive surgery - implants that could possibly leak silicone. That fear has manufacturers worldwide constantly striving to create implants
Monday, April 22 2013 6:58 AM EDT2013-04-22 10:58:00 GMT
Commercial airline flights moved smoothly throughout most of the country on Sunday, the first day air traffic controllers were subject to furloughs resulting from government spending cuts.
Commercial airline flights moved smoothly throughout most of the country on Sunday, the first day air traffic controllers were subject to furloughs resulting from government spending cuts.
Thursday, March 21 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-03-21 22:35:49 GMT
How well do you know your neighbors? Can you name a handful of those who live close to you? According to the Pew Research Center, 28% of Americans know none of their neighbors by name.
How well do you know your neighbors? Can you name a handful of those who live close to you? According to the Pew Research Center, 28% of Americans know none of their neighbors by name.
