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…
Z-News In-Depth: The Pros & Cons of the new USF Bulls Stadium
UPDATE (September 20, 2024): The University of South Florida has released additional information regarding the new stadium: New On-Campus Stadium Rendering Highlights Student Section – USF Athletics (gousfbulls.com) Additional renderings…
Local Book & Record Stores Thrive During the Digital Age
By Sam Poulin / USF Z School TAMPA – When Melanie Cade and Dan Drummond opened Mojo Books and Records in April 2007, they felt like the right time to…
ZooTampa’s Manatee Rehab Center turns 33
Tampa’s largest zoo is celebrating a milestone. The ZooTampa Manatee Critical Care Center works around the clock to rehabilitate sick wild manatees. The center is celebrating its 33rd year, while…
New partnership to field 911 mental-health calls
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Tampa Police Department announced a new program that will send certain mental health calls to intervention professionals. Starting in the summer, 911 will…
Biden visits Tampa as New FAU Poll shows Trump leading among Florida Voters
The issue of reproductive rights and abortion was front and center in Florida’s largest media market as President Joe Biden made it the centerpiece of a quick stop in Tampa.…
USF offers a class “Swifties” will love!
TAMPA – The University of South Florida is introducing a new English elective course based around Taylor Swift for the 2024 Fall semester. The course will meet twice a week.…
Trent Ferguson: A Dream for Radio
Trent Ferguson is a USF student hoping to work in radio. Although Trent’s story is a little different than most students. He has a visual impairment and refuses to let…
Tampa Parks & Rec breaks ground on New Recreation Complex
TAMPA – People gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new additions to Fair Oaks Park in East Tampa. City Council approved the 34.7-million-dollar project in March. The project will…
A local Black-owned business: More than just Food
Big John’s Alabama BBQ is situated on North 40th Street in Tampa, Florida. The restaurant has seen three generations of a family legacy that started in 1968 by the original…