Event Brief
USF Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg burns
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Fire destroyed the University of South Florida Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg; no injuries reported.
WHO: University of South Florida Marine Science Lab
WHAT: A fire broke out and the facility was considered a total loss
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, FL
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
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