Some international college students take on a murky route after graduation

Thousands of international students are from banned countries in some of Florida's top public universities.

Hundreds of those students who recently walked the commencement stage are now in a legal limbo.

They’re unable to plan for the next steps in their professional career.

AROUND THE BAY

$68M deal: Pasco County just made its biggest land purchase yet.

Testing: Pasco school leaders are looking for ways to get more students to take their AP, IB and AICE exams. Their first idea didn't go over too well.

Push the decision: A key vote on the Rays’ proposed stadium could be pushed back more than a month.

No change here: Much of Hillsborough College would change if a Rays stadium deal goes through. But a handful of buildings on the Dale Mabry campus will stay put no matter what.

Cost, traffic and street closures: A nearly $100 million flood relief project has long divided Tampa neighbors, business owners and city leaders. Now, a business group is accusing the city of withholding public records tied to the project in a lawsuit.

Did you feel it? Floridians reported shaking shortly after an earthquake occurred off Cuba Monday afternoon.

Concern for birds: A nesting site home to at least four state-threatened bird species could be the reason Safety Harbor decides to relocate or downsize its July 4 fireworks celebration.

“It was like a bomb dropped”: Police say a person driving a stolen car crashed into a St. Pete home and caused a fire at 3 a.m. Monday. The occupants of the home evacuated safely without any injuries.

This week in Tampa Bay: You can learn how to play the Native American flute or join in on an interactive walking ghost tour. Check out all events.

FEATURED

The subject of John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight segment? New College of Florida

The talk show host discussed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of six new trustees to the college in 2023, including conservative activist Christopher Rufo. Read about what else he had to say about the university’s conservative takeover.

POLITICS

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"Be the watchdog, not the lapdog": Former state Sen. Annette Taddeo is jumping into the race for Florida CFO.

Rolling out endorsements: In announcing support for St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch's reelection, one pastor took aim at Charlie Crist.

SPORTS

Balance the lineup: With the Red Sox set to start lefty pitchers for three straight games, the Rays added a right-handed bat to their roster on Monday.