University Beat

A new law names the Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab as the main storehouse for human trafficking-related data.

The USF professor plans to stay at an underwater lodge off Key Largo until June 9, when he reaches 100 days and completes a mission dubbed Project Neptune 100.

The Manatee County sheriff says he is angry over a likely hoax that was repeated on campuses around the state.

An alarming number of sea urchins dying in the Caribbean and along Florida's east coast had scientists wondering why.

A contract obtained by the Tampa Bay Times through a public records request indicates USF is spending $14.8 million on a design-build agreement with a construction company.

The perfect storm of events led to the creation of a never-before-seen, naturally-occurring mineral.

Equality Florida and the Florida Immigration Coalition issued travel advisories to people planning on moving or visiting the state. A USF professor said reaction will be important to watch.

A recent study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks seven Florida counties among the top 20 "allergy capitals" across the country.

A survey in conjunction with COVID-19's third anniversary shows the effect of politicization on public responses to the pandemic.

South Florida (27-7) entered looking for its first berth in the Sweet 16, but after a feisty start, couldn't hang with the Gamecocks.

The Bulls (27-6) rallied several times, including from 47-36 down in regulation to tie their mark for wins in a season.

If USF wins, they'll likely face undefeated, defending national champion South Carolina.