TAMPA, Fla. — The University of South Florida (USF) hosted the regional Scripps Spelling Bee Saturday.
Top young spellers from across the area came together to compete at USF's Marshall Center Oval Theater, with hopes to advance to the national competition in Washington D.C.

Federal officials monitor Middle East threats, experts warn of attacks and cyberattacks in the US
The FBI says its counterterrorism teams are ready to mobilize as experts warn of potential sleeper cell attacks, lone wolf violence, and Iranian cyberattacks targeting U.S. systems.
Federal officials monitor Middle East threats, experts warn of attacks and cyberattacks in the US