Zito’s Dream Campus Faces Doubt | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A preacher with a bold vision and a checkered financial past is trying to turn an old college campus into a global Christian university—despite mounting skepticism from locals and red flags about his track record. Tommie Zito claims he’s saved millions and has a million-dollar donor lined up, but his previous ministries collapsed under debt and lost tax-exempt status for failing to file reports. With operating costs in the millions and a history of failed big dreams—including a whiskey resort that fizzled out—residents are watching closely, wondering if this time will be different—or just…