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.

BTS' viral dinner post sparks fan frenzy at Apollo Beach waterfront restaurant

BTS fans have been flocking to Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill after the global K-pop sensation dined at the Apollo Beach restaurant ahead of their Tampa concerts.

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.

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.

Nearly 40-year-old Hillsborough child abduction cold case leads to arrest of suspect in the Philippines

A cold case that haunted Hillsborough County for nearly four decades is seeing new movement after investigators linked a suspect living overseas to the 1989 kidnapping and sexual battery of a young girl.

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.

Tampa men arrested after drugs and guns seized in home raid: HCSO

Three men were arrested after detectives served a warrant at a Tampa home on April 24, finding guns, narcotics and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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. 

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.