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…
Evacuation Alerts for Hurricane Helene
By Sophia Letourneaut TAMPA- Hurricane Helene caused a storm surge in Tampa Bay, leading to flooding and damage affecting residents. Those in Flood Zone A were sent a mandatory evacuation…
ZooTampa’s Manatee Rehab Center turns 33
Tampa’s largest zoo is celebrating a milestone. The ZooTampa Manatee Critical Care Center works around the clock to rehabilitate sick wild manatees. The center is celebrating its 33rd year, while…
New partnership to field 911 mental-health calls
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Tampa Police Department announced a new program that will send certain mental health calls to intervention professionals. Starting in the summer, 911 will…
Tampa Parks & Rec breaks ground on New Recreation Complex
TAMPA – People gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new additions to Fair Oaks Park in East Tampa. City Council approved the 34.7-million-dollar project in March. The project will…
A local Black-owned business: More than just Food
Big John’s Alabama BBQ is situated on North 40th Street in Tampa, Florida. The restaurant has seen three generations of a family legacy that started in 1968 by the original…
Eclipse glasses can now be donated for a new purpose
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. – Astronomers without Borders has partnered with Warby Parker to relaunch their campaign to repurpose eclipse glasses. AWB has collected and donated used Eclipse glasses for over…