Remains found near Florida bridge identified as missing college student who vanished weeks ago

Human remains discovered Sunday, April 26, near a bridge in Tampa Bay have been identified as missing University of South Florida doctoral student Nahida Bristy, authorities said.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that, after analyzing DNA, dental records and clothing, the remains were confirmed to be Bristy's.

"We have located Nahida Bristy," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "We have contacted her family. We are now actively working to release both...