Z SPORTS: Friday, March 7, 2025
This year’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg honored the life of the race’s inaugural winner with a special tribute. British race car driver and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan…
Blue Jays’ Spring Training: An Economic Boom for Dunedin
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (DUNEDIN) With the official start of the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training, Dunedin is experiencing an increase in energy, fans, and—most importantly—economic growth. Local businesses are…
Phillies Spring Training helps Clearwater businesses thrive
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (CLEARWATER) Every February, thousands of baseball fans flock to Florida and Arizona to watch their favorite team in Spring Training and get a taste of what…
Tigers Spring Training fuels Lakeland economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (LAKELAND) As Spring Training begins in Florida, Lakeland is preparing for an influx of Detroit Tigers fans. Local hotels and businesses are expected to be a…
Yankees Spring Training: A Home Run for Tampa’s Economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (TAMPA) For Yankees fans, spring is here, which only means one thing: spring training is back. At George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, the New…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (BRADENTON) Each February and March, Bradenton comes alive during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ MLB Spring Training. Players, fans, and staff from around the world descend on this…
Z NEWS: Thursday, March 6, 2025
A look into Florida Strawberry Festival’s Special Smiles day The Florida Strawberry Festival hosted a very special themed day on Feb. 28. The festival, known for its food, music and…
USF offers updated free artificial intelligence course
The University of South Florida is offering a free introductory course on artificial intelligence (AI). GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities will teach the basics of AI, including machine learning…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Temple Terrace has a new police chief After 21 years of service to the community, Rob Staley was sworn in as Temple Terrace’s new police chief last Saturday. “Really, this…
Gardening teaches how to transition beds, property — and yourself
(TAMPA BAY) Tyler Singleton first learned to garden from his elders. One grandfather farmed tobacco, and his grandparents on the other side of the family planted crops as a hobby…