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University of South Florida stayed in the top 50 among public universities nationally but dropped three spots from No. 43 to No. 46.

The 80-year-old was apparently the first person in the region killed by the mosquito-spread virus in nearly a century. At the same time, there are signs the Hillsborough County outbreak could be waning.

Michael Van Buren ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more, including a 38-yarder to Joshua Porter on fourth down with 19 seconds left, to rally the Bulls from a 10-point deficit.

USF officials and local leaders gathered on Sept. 8 to kick off the redevelopment of a 30-acre site that was part of the college's defunct golf course.

The panelists explored the pros and cons of the technology and how it should be used in a classroom setting.

The $33 million, 42,000-square-foot addition includes a Tampa General-funded simulation center, more clinical space and modern classrooms, supporting the goal of graduating 500 additional nurses by 2028.

After the historic 2023 bleaching event, the state paid to increase the lab's coral rescue capacity for when the ocean gets too hot again.

Visitors to the National Geographic Museum of Exploration can see the most scientifically accurate reconstruction of a small, feathered dinosaur believed to be an ancestor of modern birds.

Residents in Arcadia woke to reports of ICE agents heading to their neighborhood. Our immigration reporter explains what happened, what authorities confirmed and how the operation affected the community.

Abraham Albadawi started a petition to demand accountability from the university. He remains concerned about implementation of the measures and the response process for when a threat is reported.

USF leaders hope to begin construction on the project in late summer or early fall. The facility is estimated to be completed by September 2027.

Nelson, the American Conference Player of the Year, is the first Bull taken in the draft in 16 years. He landed in Orlando as the 51st overall selection as part of a three-team deal involving Washington and Milwaukee.