🌧️ Heavy Rain = Hidden Dangers 🌧️ As heavy rain moves through our area, remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. 🚫 Never drive through flooded roadways. It only takes: 💧 6 inches of water to stall many vehicles. 💧 12 inches of moving water to carry away a small car. 💧 18–24 inches of moving water to sweep away larger vehicles. You can't always tell how deep the water is or if the road underneath has been damaged or washed away. If you encounter a flooded street: ✅ Turn around and find an alternate route. ✅ Slow down and increase your following distance during heavy rain. ✅ Watch for road closures and obey barricades. ✅ Never walk through floodwaters—they may be deeper or more dangerous than they appear. Your destination can wait. Your safety can't. Stay weather aware, Bulls, and help keep yourself and others safe. #TurnAroundDontDrown #FloodSafety #DriveSafe #USFPD #StaySafeBulls

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Congratulations to @USF_Pres Moez Limayem, #USF Board of Trustees Chair @mikegriffinFL, and Trustee @willweatherford for being named as three of the most influential business leaders in the state of Florida! Horns up to all the leaders, alumni, partners, and friends of USF included in @FloridaTrend's 2026 Florida500 list.🤘

⏰ It's time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1, at 2 AM. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night! As you change your clocks, take a moment to: 🔁 Test your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors 🔋 Replace batteries 🎒 Restock your disaster supply kit Make preparedness part of your fall routine! 🍂

#FBI Tampa honors the heroic efforts of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, & other first responders. These individuals risk their lives and run toward danger without hesitation to protect others. On this #NationalFirstResponderDay and every day, we thank you for everything you do.

Nearly 1 in 3 nighttime fatalities involve speeding. When you can't see as far ahead, traveling at high speeds means you're driving blind to what’s around the next bend — whether it’s a curve, an animal, or a pedestrian. Slow down and give yourself time to stop. 🫸

Meet Christina Herencia! From interning with USF Tampa General Physicians to serving as a graduate assistant for COPH's MHA program, Christina is making the most of her opportunities! Her advice? Get involved, build connections and step outside your comfort zone!

#USF is launching a new, free online course designed to help learners deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence. Developed by @USFBellini faculty expert John Licato in collaboration with @USFInEd, the self-paced micro course is open to the public and requires no technical background or prior AI coursework. 🔗 Learn more: usouthflorida.com/4e5n7Fh

One officer was ejected from the golf cart, according to investigators. wtsp.com/article/news/local/…

Head Coach Chris Mack meets with the media ahead of next week's season opener. x.com/i/broadcasts/1qKVmydwq…

Thank you First Responders, every day. You rush towards danger when others are running out, putting your life on the line to save ours. On First Responders Day — and all year long — we admire and appreciate your selfless service. Thanks For All You Do.

On this National First Responders Day, help us say THANK YOU ❤️ to our police officers, firefighters, paramedics and all those who answer the call for help. 🚓🚒🚑 Remember — MOVE OVER for flashing lights.

#FBI Tampa honors the heroic efforts of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, & other first responders. These individuals risk their lives and run toward danger without hesitation to protect others. On this #NationalFirstResponderDay and every day, we thank you for everything you do.

🚨 TRAINING TODAY. READY 24/7. PROTECTING OUR BULLS! 🤘💚💛 At USFPD, campus safety is our mission, and readiness is our commitment — 24/7! Our Tactical Response Team (TRT) recently conducted specialized in-house training for three new team members: Detective Carr, Officer LeBron, and Officer Fussella. Led by Corporal Manny Santana, one of USFPD's in-house TRT trainers, the training focused on tactical skills, teamwork, and readiness to respond to critical incidents. 👏 Congratulations to our newest TRT operators and thank you to Cpl. Santana for his leadership and dedication! Your Safety. Our Mission. Always Ready. #USFPD #USFPolice #CampusSafety #TacticalResponseTeam #AlwaysReady #USFBulls

📷 CONGRATULATIONS, OFFICER TROY WARD! 📷📷 USFPD proudly congratulates Officer Troy Ward on successfully completing our Field Training Evaluation Program! Building on his extensive law enforcement experience, Officer Ward has demonstrated the professionalism, dedication, and skills necessary to serve independently on patrol. Assigned to Patrol Nights A under Sergeant Hobson, Officer Ward will continue helping keep our USF campus safe while protecting our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 📷 Special thanks to our Field Training Officers and supervisors for their mentorship and commitment to preparing our officers for success! Join us in congratulating Officer Ward as he continues serving and protecting our Bulls community! 📷 Go Bulls! #USFPD #USFPolice #GoBulls #CampusSafety #PublicSafety @USouthFlorida @USFAthletics @USFFootball

💊 Drug Take Back Day Success! 🤘 Thanks to our USF community, 35.6 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medications were collected for safe disposal during our Drug Take Back event! A big thank you to the Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA), our community partners, and everyone who participated! 💚💛 Together, we’re keeping our Bulls community safe! #USFPD #USFBulls #DrugTakeBack #CampusSafety #DrugTakeBack

Celebrating progress in Brandon! 🎉 Hillsborough County Tax Collector services are now offered at another Express Auto Tag location, expanding access and convenience for residents. #BrandonFL #HillsboroughCounty #TaxCollector #AutoTagServices #LocalServices #PublicService

5 giant steps can make a BIG difference. Teach kids to stay about 10 feet — or 5 giant steps — away from the curb while waiting for the school bus. A few simple steps can help make the trip to and from school SAFER! 🚌🧒

FBI Tampa remembers Special Agent Sang T. Jun, who died on October 22, 2008 after collapsing during SWAT tryouts earlier that month. Read more about Special Agent Jun at: fbi.gov/history/wall-of-hono…

📷 USFPD K9s Making a Splash! 📷📷📷 Our USF Police Department K9 teams joined regional law enforcement partners for intensive water acclimation training at Adventure Island Water Park! This specialized training exposed K9s to unfamiliar aquatic environments, slippery surfaces, loud noises, and distractions—helping build confidence, adaptability, and operational readiness. Just as importantly, these exercises strengthen trust, communication, and teamwork between K9s and their handlers, preparing them to safely navigate challenging environments during real-world deployments. 📷 Special thanks to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island for providing this unique training venue and to the Tampa Police Department for hosting this outstanding regional training opportunity! Stronger K9 teams. Better preparation. Safer communities. 📷 @AdventureIsland @TampaPD