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USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.

Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.

USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children’s for pediatric cancer research State officials present a $7.5 million grant check to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to support pediatric cancer research.

State officials present a $7.5 million grant check to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to support pediatric cancer research.

Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children’s for pediatric cancer research

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

A $7.5 million state grant will help Johns Hopkins All Children’s lead new advances in pediatric cancer...

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.

Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Florida for the third year, leading pediatric care...

Heroes Ball raises record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation 003_HerosBall_Ron&JoyceWanek[1]

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Heroes Ball raises record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation

Jo-Lynn Brown December 1, 2025

The 2025 Heroes Ball raised a record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, drawing nearly...