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USF's Michael Kelly accepts athletic director position at United States Naval Academy

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TAMPA, Fla. — The vice president of athletics for the University of South Florida is leaving.

The USF said Michael Kelly, the vice president of athletics, has accepted a position as athletic director of the United States Naval Academy.

Kelly has been with USF since 2018 and has been a vocal leader in the expansion of USF athletics and the construction of the on-campus football stadium.

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USF said under Kelly's leadership, the athletic department nearly doubled its budget to $100 million.

The university said it would announce details on the search for Kelly's replacement at a later time.

'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