The body of one of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students has been recovered from the Howard Frankland Bridge. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the student's roommate has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Details regarding the identity of the deceased student or the specific charges filed against the roommate were not provided in the initial report. It remains unclear whether the second missing student has been located or if additional suspects are involved.
Ponte Vedra Beach is about 10 miles north of Nocatee.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Forestry issued a fire danger warning for parts of the state due to dry conditions. Residents are advised to exercise caution with outdoor fires and burning.
In other local news, the Climate Adaptation Center in Sarasota has released its forecast for the 2026 hurricane season. The center predicts 12 named storms, a figure that falls below the historical average. Meteorologists attribute this lower number to expected atmospheric conditions that may suppress storm development.
