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.

Suspect arrested for murder of Bartow man found in 'pool of blood': PCSO
Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced it arrested the suspect involved in the murder of a 56-year-old Bartow man found in a "pool of blood."
Arrest in 'violent death' of Florida man found in 'pool of blood'