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The Bulls dropped to 6-2 with the loss, in which they gave up a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Testing at a well in Tarpon Springs was nine times the limit. A well in Holiday measured 19 times the limit. The science is unclear as of yet as to the health risks of drinking water contaminated with "forever chemicals."

The final stamp of approval for the former USF dean will come from the Florida Board of Governors during its Nov. 6 meeting.

The dashboard visualizes the shortage of behavioral health professionals in Florida.

South Florida (6-1, 3-0) is the only Group of Five team in the poll. Tough conference games remain, but the Bulls essentially can earn an automatic bid in the College Football Playoff by winning out.

No. 19-ranked USF scored the final 27 points to turn a 21-13 lead into a blowout victory. It was the Bulls' sixth win, making them bowl-eligible. They also remain undefeated in the American Conference.

Students are headed to court to battle the University of South Florida following suspensions for their actions connected to pro-Palestinian protests last April.

Louk has called more than 3,000 Bulls sports events on radio and television, including every football game, as well as men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball.

During her 3½ years at USF St. Petersburg, Hardigree increased enrollment by 26 percent, expanded research and introduced new academic programs. No interim plans have been announced.

Motor vehicle theft saw the biggest annual increase, up from 109 in 2023 to 175 in 2024. Of those reports, 170 involved e-bikes or scooters.

The Bulls have won two straight since a lopsided loss at Miami and is back in the top 25 after a one-month absence.

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