This Week’s Top Stories: Oct. 19 – 25
Social Security benefits increase to 3.6% in 2027 Original reporting: Tori Hardnett For those who receive social security, benefits will…
Managing mosquitos during Dengue outbreak
By Emma Mayorga TAMPA – Hillsborough County’s Mosquito Management is working to fight the outbreak of dengue fever by continuing…
USF Experts: Dengue fever outbreak is cause for concern, not panic
By Hailey Andrews TAMPA – Public health experts at USF have noticed that this dengue fever outbreak in Florida is…
Former marine biologist performs a comedy show at USF
By Hailey Andrews TAMPA – Comedian Forrest Shaw performed a comedy show on the USF Tampa campus on Sept. 22…
What Amendment 2 means for Florida
Original reporting: Hayden Brattlof Amendment 2 in Florida proposes to exempt certain agricultural equipment from property taxes. Florida farmers are…
Hillsborough County pilots heat-safety technology to protect young athletes
Original reporting: Karley Haggerty Florida’s heat can be more than uncomfortable for young athletes; it can be dangerous. Hillsborough County…
Local Woman’s Mission to Connect Communities to the Ballot Box
As a community organizer and leader with People Power for Florida, Elizabeth Miller helps lead voter outreach efforts across Hillsborough…
Shuffleboard teams return for competitive league’s eighth season
By Emma Mayorga TAMPA – Teams across Tampa Bay return on Sept. 17 for the eighth year of a shuffleboard…
Z News: Friday, Mar. 13, 2026
Special Elections for Florida State Senator Original reporting by Maya Gluck Voters are heading to the polls soon to choose…
Z NEWS: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Hillsborough County Fire to introduce new rescue strategy Original reporting by Aiden Poff The Peak Rescue Division — a system…