Z News: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
Hurricane season is approaching Original reporting by Lydia Diehm Hurricane season is just weeks away. As Tampa prepares, experts are changing how we see the forecast. Crews are working hard…
Residents Heavily Affected by Hurricane Milton Speak Out
By Aidan Hoey TAMPA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, a local activist, and other speakers described the “deplorable, horrific, and inhumane” conditions that some residents of a North…
Z NEWS: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
Riverview small business rebuilds after Hurricane Milton Wolfe’s Produce Market in Riverview is looking to its community for support in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The farmer’s market is working…
Z NEWS PODCAST: Preparing for the Next Big Storm
In this edition of our Z News In-depth Podcast, with unprecedented storms impacting the Tampa Bay area this hurricane season, many are wondering if more frequent and powerful storms are…
Z NEWS PODCAST: Hurricane impact beyond Tampa Bay
In this edition of our Z News In-depth Podcast, we investigate the Impact of Florida’s most recent hurricanes in communities beyond Tampa Bay. We speak to residents in the Big…
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…
Tampa Bay devastated by back-to-back Hurricanes
TAMPA – As Tampa Bay residents scrambled to clear debris from Hurricane Helene, an even more menacing threat emerged on the horizon… Hurricane Milton, setting the stage for what would…
Rescues and Recovery after the Storms
TAMPA – This hurricane season has been a real kicker for Florida residents- and we still have over a month left to go. In recent weeks, Florida has been bombarded…
AUDIO STORY: After the Storms: A Recap of Hurricanes Helene & Milton
USF Zimmerman student journalists report on the damage and impact of Florida’s most recent storms. Z News reporter Taloni Edwards caught up with some USF students who were impacted by…
AUDIO STORY: After the Storms: Sarasota County
USF Zimmerman student journalists report on the damage and impact of Florida’s most recent storms. Z News Reporter Grace Senecal has more on the recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast.…