Z NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Amendment 4: The battle over abortion rights in Florida heats up Amendment 4, titled “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion,” is a critical issue on Florida’s upcoming ballot. This…
Z NEWS: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Hurricane season causes Florida election officials to make changes TAMPA – Florida voters are concerned about the impact of hurricane season on their ability to cast their ballots. Election officials…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Massive debris cleanup ongoing in Tampa Debris collection in Tampa continues seven days a week as crews tackle 1 million cubic yards of storm debris — enough to fill 10,000…
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…
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…
The Latest on Hurricane Helene
(TAMPA) All campuses of the University of South Florida are closed until Monday, September 30th. Here are some resources for tracking the storm from the National Weather Service & the…
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.…
Clearing the air: Expert strategies to conquer Florida’s pollen invasion
Florida residents are facing a tough season as pollen counts soar to unprecedented levels. According to Dr. Richard Lockey oak tree pollen is the primary culprit behind allergy flare-ups from…
Local animal rescues take action after an increase in dog dumping
Tampa has experienced a recent increase in owners leaving their unwanted dogs on the side of streets and other places around Tampa. This increase has led to possible solutions to…