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Adam Johnson signs exclusive deal for HSN show
Adam Johnson of Parrish, who has gained some notoriety recently for his participation in the insurrection at the Capitol Building in Washington DC on January 6th, has been given his own show with the Home Shopping Network. HSN producers say the St. Petersburg-based television network owned by the Qurate Retail Group, which also owns catalog company Cornerstone…
Read MoreTampa News Force official 2020 holiday gift guide
Happy Black Friday! In order to help you shop for gifts this year, we’ve enlisted the help of Vixxxie the TNElf, and her stupid boyfriend Brad, who have gathered a selection of items for sale from some of Tampa Bay’s best comedians. “Hi everyone! I’m Vixxxie the TNElf and I’ve found some just wonderful products…
Read MoreShoppers brawl over holiday decorations at Tampa CVS
A huge fight between a number of shoppers erupted yesterday at the CVS drug store at 6701 N. Dale Mabry, over which holiday decorations are appropriate to put on sale at this time of year and a complete inability to mind their own business. It began when two women entered the store and immediately encountered…
Read MoreHalloween costume designer facing unprecedented challenge
With Halloween approaching, a local costume designer is struggling to deal with unforeseen difficulties resulting from the pandemic. “Basically, how do you make a costume slutty in the COVID era?”, says Billy Braxwell, owner and chief designer for Braxwell’s House of Fashion in South Tampa. “Cat suits are being replaced by bio-hazard suits. There’s only…
Read MoreTop Things to Buy on Craigslist Tampa
If you are looking to directly support the community, shopping on Craigslist can be the best way stimulate your local economy. Hop on these great finds today before they are gone! Muriatic Acid Are you processing leather or making a homemade batch of gelatin? Well then pick up a half full bottle of Muriatic Acid,…
Read MoreFloor & Decor Accused of Not Being Home Depot or Lowe’s
The Lakeland location of Floor & Decor was met with hostility today after a customer complained that they were not Home Depot or Lowe’s. “I bought two boxes of tiles, but then I realized I don’t even own a home,” said Fenix Fartiano who tried to re-tile his trailer that he rents in exchange for…
Read MoreTampa News Force offers eco-friendly Gasparilla beads
In support of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s #BeadFreeBay campaign, an anti-littering awareness campaign to remind the public that throwing beads and other litter into Tampa Bay is prohibited, Tampa News Force is producing ‘Bay Ecologically and Environmentally Friendly (B.E.E.F.)’ Beads for people planning to attend the Gasparilla parades and other festivities. “Environmental sustainability is a…
Read MoreTampa Premium Outlets Opens All-You-Can-Steal Store
To attract new shoppers to the unexciting Tampa Premium Outlet mall, a brand new shopping experience is opening up that mall owners hope will leave guest running back for more. “We got tired of shutting everything down in hopes of catching thieves,” said mall security guard and co-owner of the outlet mall, Wryngo Shtrar. “We…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A to Award Drunkest Person at Gasparilla with Unlimited Nuggets for Life
As part of a new promotion with Chick-Fil-A, the drunkest person arrested at Gasparilla will be handsomly rewarded with unlimited chicken nuggets for the rest of their life. “I’m getting ready now,” said Rirlarn Uwachys. “I’ve been drinking non-stop for the past two days.” Uwachys said before vomiting all over my shoes. “I’m so sorry,”…
Read MoreSt. Pete inventor unveils new product
A St. Petersburg man has invented a new waste disposal product that he feels will revolutionize the currently moribund waste disposal industry. “It’s called the Ass Dumpster,” says Doug Pflug, a self-educated engineer. “I will now take questions from the press.” The device was introduced at a press conference held at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort…
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