USF researchers use AI and satellite technology to target mosquito breeding grounds amid dengue outbreak

USF researchers are using high-tech tools to help fight the dengue fever outbreak in Tampa Bay, working with the Florida Department of Health to find and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds before the insects have a chance to multiply.

USF professors build smart mosquito trap to fight disease like dengue

Professors at the University of South Florida have built a "smart" mosquito trap that uses artificial intelligence to help combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever. 

Tampa's Mafia history comes to light through sheriff's digitizing project

Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Storm surge forecasting: USF models predict surge levels days ahead of storms

Researchers at the University of South Florida are using advanced ocean monitoring technology to predict storm surge levels days before a storm hits.

Friends, family plant tree at USF honoring nursing student killed by wrong-way driver

USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.

USF researchers developing AI-powered knee sleeve to help prevent ACL injuries

Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) are working to develop a high-tech knee sleeve that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify movement patterns that could lead to ACL tears, offering future protection to athletes. 

USF researchers test AI dashcam to track hurricane road damage

A University of South Florida engineering professor and affiliate faculty member with the Center for Urban Transportation is testing a new artificial intelligence dashcam to assist post-storm recovery efforts.

USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage

University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.

USF Health brings emergency pregnancy training to rural Florida without maternal care

The University of South Florida is sending medical educators into rural Florida communities to provide critical maternal health care simulation training to local hospital staff and first responders.

USF announces new off-campus housing safety measures after student murders

Before students return for the fall semester, the University of South Florida is making security changes for off-campus housing providers.

USF student survives stroke caused by rare heart condition

A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. 

USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike

A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg. 

Dead suspect in double stabbing investigation near USF identified: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect found dead near the University of South Florida as detectives continue to piece together a double stabbing case that unfolded Wednesday morning.

USF students involved in double stabbing, suspect believed to be dead: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect in a double stabbing at an off-campus student housing complex near the University of South Florida is believed to be the dead person found in a separate investigation on East Fletcher Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

USF students linked to off-campus stabbing
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect in a double stabbing at an off-campus student housing complex near the University of South Florida is believed to be the dead person found in a separate investigation on East Fletcher Avenue Wednesday afternoon. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

Top-performing universities lose some funding
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Florida public universities will lose out on millions of dollars after state lawmakers skipped funding for the Preeminent State Research University Program. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal

A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.