Posts by Josh Santos
Strawberry farmer sad to find out he planted beans instead
Plant City – Tampa – Monday, 2.11.2019 After a long brutal winter that decimated much of his yield in 2017, Plant City farmer Phillip Retchers vowed to make it up by planting the largest strawberry harvest he could. “I had to do everything I could to make up that loss,” says Retchers. “It wasn’t until a…
Read MoreFire breaks out at alligator wrestling event
Land O’Lakes – Pasco County – Sunday, 2.10.2019 In a horrific turn of events, the scheduled bout between man and beast at the Land O’Lakes Colosseum ended in tragedy after a botched pyrotechnic spot resulted in the death of Ronny “The Gator Grappler” Davis. The Colosseum Wrestling Extravaganza (CWE) main event featured Davis defending his championship…
Read MoreStraz Center Announces Hamilton Ticket Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Tampa – Tampa – Thursday, 2.7.2019 The biggest Broadway musical in recent history is coming to Tampa, and for those not lucky enough to score full price or lottery tickets, there is still a chance to attend. Straz Center confirmed today that they have hidden an envelope containing two decent seats to Hamilton’s opening night…
Read MoreUniversity of South Florida announces merger with University Mall
University of South Florida – Tampa – Wednesday, 2.6.2019 University of South Florida (USF) announced new expansion plans which will add the floundering 100-acre University Mall to its campus. “We saw this as the next logical step to create a complete learning and living experience for our students,” says USF Community Development President, Richardo Gimineez.…
Read MoreGoFundMe created to stop Tampa News Force
Update Saturday, 2.9.19 As of today, donations have begun pouring in to Shutdown Tampa News Force, it’s only a matter of time before supporters gather the necessary donations to purchase our publication and shut us down. Don’t let Shutdown Tampa News Force win! Help us stop the shutdown of Tampa News Force by donating today to our…
Read MoreLongtime Tampa resident, Cuban coffee fears deportation
Guadalupes Espresso Roasting – East Tampa – Tuesday, 2.5.2019 Beloved community member and Tampa resident, Cuban coffee, fears his time in the United States is up due to the latest changes in immigration laws. “I came to this country and got my citizenship by setting foot on American soil,” says a freshly roasted batch of…
Read More“Minor Mondays” at gas station liquor stores goes citywide
Land O’Lakes – Tampa – Friday, 2.1.2019 What started out as a simple promotion by a Sunoco Gas Station in Wesley Chapel, has gone citywide in Tampa with a new push for “Minor Monday” as a way for gas stations to get rid of all their extra Four Loko’s and spiked seltzers. “Our usual booze…
Read MoreKid Rock to host the Waffle House Awards
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Read MoreTampa installs red light ramps to help ease traffic congestion
Carrolwood – Tampa – Tuesday, 1.29.2019 Tampa drivers rejoiced today as new red light launch ramps officially became operational on certain busy intersections to help ease traffic congestions. Drivers speeding and zipping in and out lanes towards a red light in rush hour traffic will now have a chance to launch their vehicles over stopped…
Read MoreTampa Mayoral race to be decided with Hunger Games-style arena battle
Tampa – City Hall – Friday, 1.25.2019 Citing lack of enthusiasm for the traditional election format, the Hillsborough County Commissions decided that on Tuesday, March 5, all eight eligibly-declared Tampa mayoral candidates will be pitted against each other in arena style battle to decide who will become the next mayor. The special battle-election will be held in…
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