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: 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…
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…
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…