St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
Suspect in USF students' murders indicted by grand jury, State Attorney seeking death penalty
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
USF honors slain doctoral students during graduation weekend
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
USF to award posthumous degrees to slain doctoral students at spring commencement
The University of South Florida will award posthumous degrees to slain doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy during its spring commencement ceremony this week, as the campus continues to mourn the pair whose remains were found near the Howard Frankland Bridge last month.
The University of South Florida will award posthumous degrees to slain doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy during its spring commencement ceremony this week, as the campus continues to mourn the pair whose remains were found near the Howard Frankland Bridge last month.
Lightning strike likely sparked massive fire that destroyed USF St. Pete marine science lab, officials say
University of South Florida officials now believe a lightning strike sparked the massive fire that tore through the marine science lab on the St. Petersburg campus, as concerns grow over the loss of decades of research and critical equipment.
University of South Florida officials now believe a lightning strike sparked the massive fire that tore through the marine science lab on the St. Petersburg campus, as concerns grow over the loss of decades of research and critical equipment.
Lightning believed to cause USF St. Pete lab fire
USF officials believe lightning caused the fire that destroyed the marine science lab on the university's St. Pete campus. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports about the extent of the damage.
USF officials believe lightning caused the fire that destroyed the marine science lab on the university's St. Pete campus. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports about the extent of the damage.
Crews battle fire at building on USF St. Pete campus
Crews were battling a fire near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus Saturday afternoon.
Crews were battling a fire near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus Saturday afternoon.
USF vigil honors slain doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy
Hundreds gathered on the University of South Florida’s campus Friday for a vigil honoring Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
Hundreds gathered on the University of South Florida’s campus Friday for a vigil honoring Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
Remains found near Howard Frankland Bridge identified as missing USF student Nahida Bristy
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
USF appears to remove Avalon Heights from website amid backlash over student murders
Families are raising questions about off-campus housing after the killings of two USF students.
Families are raising questions about off-campus housing after the killings of two USF students.
USF student murders lead to first-of-its-kind probe into AI’s role in criminal activity
Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have announced a first-of-its-kind public safety partnership to examine the role artificial intelligence may play in criminal activity.
Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have announced a first-of-its-kind public safety partnership to examine the role artificial intelligence may play in criminal activity.
USF to hold vigil for slain students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy
The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.
The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.
USF students, victims' families demand answers about off-campus housing: 'Why was no strong action taken?'
Calls for accountability, transparency and change are growing in the wake of a double homicide near the University of South Florida, as families and students question whether the tragedy could have been prevented.
Calls for accountability, transparency and change are growing in the wake of a double homicide near the University of South Florida, as families and students question whether the tragedy could have been prevented.
No bond for USF student murder suspect
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Florida launches AI probe after USF murder suspect accused of using ChatGPT to research cover-up
Days after the remains of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students were found, prosecutors say the suspect may have turned to artificial intelligence for guidance on covering up the crime.
Days after the remains of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students were found, prosecutors say the suspect may have turned to artificial intelligence for guidance on covering up the crime.
USF women's lacrosse wins conference title in second season
What started as nothing more than a vision nearly four years ago has officially come into focus for the USF women's lacrosse team.
What started as nothing more than a vision nearly four years ago has officially come into focus for the USF women's lacrosse team.
USF women’s lacrosse claims first conference title
With a 12-9 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, the USF women's lacrosse team clinched an American Conference regular season championship in only the program's second season. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports.
With a 12-9 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, the USF women's lacrosse team clinched an American Conference regular season championship in only the program's second season. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports.
Family of USF doctoral student killed speaks out: 'We just want justice and accountability'
The family of Zamil Limon, a University of South Florida doctoral student, is mourning his loss and calling for justice after his body was discovered late last week, leading to the arrest of his roommate.
The family of Zamil Limon, a University of South Florida doctoral student, is mourning his loss and calling for justice after his body was discovered late last week, leading to the arrest of his roommate.
Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
USF campus shaken after doctoral student found dead, another remains missing: 'This was somebody's life'
A major update in the case of two missing University of South Florida students is sending shock waves across campus.
A major update in the case of two missing University of South Florida students is sending shock waves across campus.