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…
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…
“Star Wars” inspired martial arts duels bring university nerds together
LAKELAND – A student-run martial arts club at Florida Polytechnic University brings together a strong community of self-proclaimed nerds to practice ancient fighting techniques. Swords and lightsabers bring university nerds…
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…
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…
Z SPORTS: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies’ fans boost Clearwater’s economy Major League Baseball spring training is back in full swing this week, and with it comes a home run for Clearwater’s economy. BayCare Ballpark…