Amendment 3: Turning a New Leaf in Florida?
(TAMPA) As election day approaches, the conversation about Amendment 3 in Florida is heating up. If this amendment is approved by voters, it would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over…
AUDIO STORY: Amendment 3-Legalizing Marijuana in Florida
With early voting now underway, many Tampa Bay residents have turned out to vote before the General Election on Tuesday, November 5th. Among the items on the ballot is Amendment…
AUDIO STORY: After the Storms: A Recap of Hurricanes Helene & Milton
USF Zimmerman student journalists report on the damage and impact of Florida’s most recent storms. Z News reporter Taloni Edwards caught up with some USF students who were impacted by…
AUDIO STORY: After the Storms: Sarasota County
USF Zimmerman student journalists report on the damage and impact of Florida’s most recent storms. Z News Reporter Grace Senecal has more on the recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast.…
AUDIO STORY: After the Storms: South Hillsborough-North Manatee Counties
USF Zimmerman student journalists report on the damage and impact of Florida’s most recent storms. Z News Reporter Marcus Morgan spoke to residents in South Hillsborough and North Manatee Counties…
Preparing for Hurricane Milton
(ST. PETERSBURG) As Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast of Florida brace for Hurricane Milton, many in low-lying areas have already evacuated. Z News Reporter Marissa Stiff caught up with…
South Florida residents brace for Hurricane Milton and its impact
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – Residents are preparing for what some are calling a “two-for-one punch” as Hurricane Milton is expected to tear through most the state on Wednesday evening. As…
LISTEN NOW: USF Z News Podcast – “Living in a Sighted World”
USF Zimmerman Student Journalist and Host Trent Ferguson takes a deep dive into the concept of orientation and mobility for the visually impaired. This podcast explores how blind people travel…
“News is…”
(TAMPA) USF Zimmerman School students share their thoughts about what “News is…” as part of #NewsEngagementDay. On Tuesday, October 1st, everyone in the United States and globally “is encouraged to…
Z-News In-Depth: The Pros & Cons of the new Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Stadium
UPDATE (July 30, 2024): Pinellas County Commissioners have given the final green light on the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium complex. In a 5-2 vote, the County Commission has designated…