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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lightning believed to cause USF St. Pete lab fire
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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.