Z NEWS: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
Healthy Eating During the Holiday Season TAMPA – The holidays are upon us and so are the potlucks and family meals. If you are looking for ways to stay healthy…
Z NEWS: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
Historic Ybor City streetcar faces budget challenges In the heart of Ybor City, public transit officials are deciding whether or not to bring back fare fees to the TECO streetcar.…
Z NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Tampa takes step in making public transportation more accessible Hart’s popular route one will be fare-free starting January 2025. Councilwoman Lynn Hurt aims to make the route available regardless of…
How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster?
By Kieran Konopka TAMPA — Paulette Upshaw-Wells greets countless people every day at Witters Elementary School, where she serves as secretary. From joyful students to stressed-out parents, she’s seen it…
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…