Z NEWS: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Curls for Queens: Empowering Black girls to embrace natural hair For many young Black girls, embracing their natural hair can be a real challenge. It’s more than just how they…
Pasco County opens Fire Station 17 after construction delays
A new chapter in emergency response has begun in Pasco County. New Port Richey officially opened its first two-story fire station on March 5. It took almost four years to…
First Amendment enthusiasts exercise their rights in weekly student discussion
By Chase Mccann / USF Z News Members of the University of South Florida’s First Amendment Forum support the right to freedom of expression by fostering an environment for open…
Influencer Keith Lee encourages students to be patient with their passions and the rest will follow
By Arianna Guyer / USF Z News Content creator Keith Lee expressed to students that success will come when it is meant to. “If I wasn’t supposed to be here,…
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: WATCH 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…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH 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…