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…
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…