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…
Bay Chapel Food Pantry Works to Serve the Underserved
TAMPA – The Bay Chapel Food Pantry, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity, relies on volunteers to ensure no local goes without a meal. Located in…
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…
Albert Whitted Airport to welcome Grand Prix after hurricane cleanup
The Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg is cleaning up from damages just in time for a Grand Prix. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be held from Friday…
Florida Strawberry Festival to bring popular performers
The Florida Strawberry Festival is kicking off in Plant City on Thursday. The Strawberry Festival has been going on annually for almost a hundred years to celebrate the harvest and…
Here’s how the Bolts boost Tampa’s economy
The Tampa Bay Lightning ranks among the best in the National Hockey League (NHL) when it comes to its impact on local tourism. A study done by PlayStar revealed the…
USF President Rhea Law to step down
A leadership change is coming to USF. After nearly four decades of involvement with the school and being the first USF alumna to become president, Rhea Law announced that she…
Florida had the lowest national nursing exam pass rate in 2024
A new study shows some troubling news for aspiring nurses in Florida. The Florida Center for Nursing found that, in 2024, Florida had the county’s lowest passing rate on the…
USF students show how NVIDIA tech powers the AI industry
A USF computer science club gave an on-campus presentation on Wednesday about how Nvidia equipment is essential to powering AI.