Farmer raises Temple Terrace-grown turkeys, other local meats
Travis Malloy wasn’t always a farmer; he used to be an electrical engineer. But when he realized his work was doing more harm than good to the environment, he pivoted…
From numbers-crunching student to guitar-string-breaking rocker
Joshua Klein is a senior accounting major at USF who has been playing guitar since he was in middle school. His love for guitar and music grew from becoming “obsessed”…
The accident that defined a life: A USF student’s story of loss
Sophia Leyva had an Aunt Patty, who drank Drano by mistake one night, causing severe health issues and ultimately her death. Leyva describes her aunt’s challenging life, which included battles…
Z NEWS: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Local robotics team wins regionals Original Reporting by Gio Robinson-Santiago, Edited for Web by Aiden Poff Brook Debartolo High School’s underwater robotics team is making waves in competition. The Phoenix…
Z NEWS: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
USPS is spreading joy this holiday season Original Reporting by Seth O’Neil The holidays are around the corner, and many people could use a helping hand. Here’s how the Postal…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
City of Tampa celebrates Black culture Original reporting by Jayden Fernandez The city of Tampa is celebrating Black culture throughout the bay. Tampa’s Soulwalk is a trail that spans nearly…
Pickleball keeps attracting fans, including this tae kwon do instructor
Mylyn Vedel, a tae kwon do instructor from Naples, Florida, shares how she got her start to playing pickleball on a weekly basis and found her group of people to…
Phillies fan talks power of generational love for baseball
George Guyer, a Philadelphia Phillies fan of over 50 years who lives in Naples, recalls some of his greatest memories from his childhood involving the MLB team and what being…