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…
Hurricanes Hammer West Coast of Florida
(TAMPA) After the 2024 hurricane season, the West Coast of Florida will likely never look the same. Two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, impacted the barrier islands in less than…
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…
After Milton: Resources and Ways to Help Others
(TAMPA) Hurricane Milton was undoubtedly the most powerful storm to impact the Tampa Bay area in over 100 years. Most of us were personally impacted in one way or another…
After Milton: USF Campus Update
(TAMPA) All campuses of the University of South Florida are open. In-person classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 15th. Students are advised to check in Canvas for any…
Hurricane Milton: The Latest
(TAMPA) The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami says that Hurricane Milton has regained strength. It has sustained winds of 120 mph and is moving eastward at 16 mph. According…
Preparing for Hurricane Milton
(ST. PETERSBURG) As Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast of Florida brace for Hurricane Milton, many in low-lying areas have already evacuated. Z News Reporter Marissa Stiff caught up with…
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…
After Helene: How You Can Help Our Neighbors
(TAMPA) Many of us have been deeply impacted by the images seen and personal stories of our neighbors who have been affected by this devastating storm. So, what can we…
“News is…”
(TAMPA) USF Zimmerman School students share their thoughts about what “News is…” as part of #NewsEngagementDay. On Tuesday, October 1st, everyone in the United States and globally “is encouraged to…