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University of South Florida Says Its Campus Belonged to Native Americans
The University of South Florida is acknowledging that its campus in Tampa is located on land once occupied by the Seminole people and other Native Americans, an admission meant to give context to the Thanksgiving holiday most Americans are celebrating Thursday
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University of South Florida Cites Racist Twitter Bio in Firing Police Officer
A university police officer in Florida whose Twitter bio described herself as a “KKK member” has been fired
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ICYMI: Seaweed Invasion; Iguana Killing Update
Here are some of last week’s top stories from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:
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No New Graves Found at Former Florida Reform School: Researchers
The reform school located about 60 miles northwest of Tallahassee opened in 1900 and later became known for decades of abuse, including beatings, torture and rape.
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Researchers to Look for More Graves at Florida Reform School
A former Florida Panhandle reform school known for horrific abuse, where the remains of 55 people were unearthed after the state shut its doors, might have more grisly mysteries underneath its grounds.
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Florida's Seaweed Influx to Continue: Study
A new study finds an abundance of rotting seaweed along Florida’s Atlantic beaches won’t be going away any time soon.
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Retiring University of South Florida President to Donate $23 Million to School
Judy Genshaft announced at her retirement gala Saturday night that she is adding an addition $3 million to the $20 million she previously pledged.
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NFL Star Jason Pierre-Paul Released From Hospital After South Florida Crash
In a statement, Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said the crash occurred Thursday morning and the two-time Pro Bowler was not cited.
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ICYMI: Ex-UM Player Gets Kidney From Teammate, Miami Among Least Affordable in World and More
It’s been another week of big news across South Florida, and NBC 6 has you covered with what you may have missed.
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More Possible Graves Found at Shuttered Florida Reform School: Report
Researchers have previously documented 55 graves near the school, though they estimate nearly 100 boys died there between 1900 and 1973.
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Toxic Red Tide That Has Devastated Florida Since 2017 Not Detected in Waters
Florida’s coastal waters appear free from a devastating red tide bloom that began in October 2017.
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Florida College Says Error Led to Over 400 Mistaken Acceptance Letters
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg on Saturday sent hundreds of acceptance letters that were quickly revoked.
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Publix Opens Campus Store at University of South Florida
Publix has opened its first store on a college campus at the University of South Florida.
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Five Florida Teams Heading to NCAA College Football Bowl Games
The 2018 NCAA college football regular season has ended. The postseason, however, will feature five Florida teams fighting for a final victory.
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Worst Home Loss for Florida State; USF Falls to Houston
Florida State University and the University of South Florida suffered losses on Saturday.
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Hurricane Michael Failed to End Florida's Red Tide: Experts
The red tide began last October off southwest Florida after Hurricane Irma swept up the state, killing massive numbers of fish, along with scores of sea turtles and the state’s beloved manatees.
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Marlins Trade Cameron Maybin and Brad Ziegler
The Marlins traded Brad Ziegler and Cameron Maybin ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline
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Parkland Students Hoping to Have Impact on 2018 Elections
From rallies in Utah to meetings on the other side of the world in New Zealand, students from Parkland have been spending part of their summer spreading their message and hoping to impact the 2018 election cycle.
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Woman Found Safe After Disturbing Video of Fall From SUV Near Tampa
The 21-year-old woman had suffered road rash in the Monday afternoon fall but had not sought medical attention, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release said.