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Thousands of USF students graduate, Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips receives distinguished citizen award

Thousands of USF students graduate, Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips receives distinguished citizen award
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TAMPA, Fla. — It’s officially graduation season for many across the Bay Area, with over 7,700 students set to receive their degrees from the University of South Florida (USF) this week.

WATCH: Thousands of USF students graduate, Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips receives distinguished citizen award

Thousands of USF students graduate, Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips receives distinguished citizen award

Among those honored at Saturday’s graduation ceremony is Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips. Phillips has been a trusted source of weather updates, protecting families across the Bay Area for decades.

USF says more than 5,800 people got their Bachelor's degrees, over 1,600 received their Master's degrees, and 265 received their Doctoral degrees.

The youngest USF graduate on Saturday was just 18, while the most experienced graduate was 69.

'Nonsense' or necessary? HOA board approves $82,000 in assessments to challenge trademark of name

The ABC Action News I-Team has learned the name of a small neighborhood association in Pinellas County is at the center of a very expensive legal battle. Homeowners in the Stonebriar subdivision are racking up thousands in legal fees.

'Nonsense' or necessary? HOA board approves $82,000 in assessments to challenge trademark of name