Florida lawmakers want to earmark recovery funds in the state's budget this week, as a local event hopes to also raise some money.

Four chambers of commerce, from Venice to Lakewood Ranch, warn of the fallout of losing a USF campus in the Sarasota-Manatee region.

A grand jury indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on seven counts in the killings of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.

During the doctoral degree ceremony on Friday at 9 a.m., two empty chairs with regalia were placed on the arena floor to honor the late Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.

“I think almost everybody that was doing research and using that facility will be impacted one way or another,” said Dean Tom Frazer. “We're still concerned that samples may have been lost that may be irreplaceable."

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. USF officials said initial information indicates the building "may be a total loss."

Hundreds of people came to remember the two international students who police say were killed by a roommate last month.

Redbird Capital and Tampa-based Weatherford Capital, as part of their Collegiate Athletic Solutions partnership, will provide a $12.5 million infusion and help create more commercial revenue for the Big 12.

Family members of one of the victims say complaints were made against the roommate accused of killing two USF doctoral students.

Family members say the behavior of a suspect in the slayings of two USF students worsened over time because of marijuana use, according to an incident report from a 2023 arrest.

As a result of a change in USF's food and facilities services contractor, about 400 workers lost access to public benefits.

The on-campus vigil to honor the lives of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy will be on Friday at 4 p.m. at Crescent Hill, north of the Marshall Student Center.