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.

Urgent plea for rare blood donors to help save Florida teen's life
Gigi Felix needs very specific donors to help save her life. She has an inherited blood disorder.
Urgent plea for rare blood donors to help save Florida teen's life