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Read MoreTampa driver suddenly realizes there are other people on the road
Jim Klumwart, who commutes to and from his home in Temple Terrace to his job in downtown Tampa at least five days a week just became aware of the fact that the other cars in traffic are being driven by other human beings. “I was doing my regular morning routine, driving to work and not…
Read MoreBody Modification Artist Pierces Himself to Car, Dies in Road Rage Accident
Regionally recognized body modification artist, Jeal Layone, sadly passed away today during an altercation on US19 while pierced to the hood of a 1996 Plymouth Breeze. “It was always a dream of his to pierce daddy’s car to his nutsack,” said Leslie Layone, Jeal’s younger sister and assistant. “I tried to tell him it was…
Read MoreBucs play “home” game in Germany, heavy traffic around Raymond James Stadium reported
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 earlier today in Munich, Germany. Traffic around Raymond James stadium was reported to be slow-moving and congested, due to road closures and vehicle routing. “I don’t know why this is a surprise to anyone; we’ve had Buccaneer football for almost 50 years at this point. Game…
Read MoreJudge: Pasco County “Move Over” Law Also Applies to Keith’s Slip ‘N Slide
If you’ve driven down US-19 in New Port Richey this past summer, you’ve likely noticed the bright yellow object in the left turn lane by the Publix. The long, slick plastic tarp is actually a homemade Slip ‘N Slide which belongs to Keith Bolling, resident of the trailer park across the street. Some citizens deemed…
Read MoreHART Introduces New Park and Ride Bus Stops
Tampa’s public transit system is getting a facelift thanks to a set of new park and ride stations. “We want to make it easier for Tampanians to ride the bus,” said Reily Huarto, HART’s Customer Relations Ambassador. “These stations will let customers crash their car right into the bus stop shelter and hop on the…
Read MoreHasbro awarded FDOT safety signage contract
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded the contract to produce roadside safety signs along the state’s highways to toy manufacturer Hasbro, who plans to utilize their patented Ouija technology. “Florida drivers tend to interpret such signage in ways that suit their own, individual personal needs. Things like speed limits, road closures and which…
Read MoreTampa’s cheapest gas locations
This is a list of the locations in Tampa, which have the cheapest gas. Your anus Your gastrointestinal tract produces a decent amount of gas, depending on what you’re eating. Beans makes more gas. “The more you eat, the more you toot.” Is a famous phrase popularized in a juvenile rhyme we learned as children.…
Read MoreFlorida’s High-Speed Rail Project Actually Just Another Express Lane
After receiving multimillion-dollar grant to help build a high-speed rail to connect Miami to Orlando and Tampa, the Florida Department of Transportation has changed the wording on its project scope. “Instead of a train, people will use their own personal vehicles, and instead of a rail we will have another lane that people will have…
Read MoreHillsborough Ave wins world record for most consistent traffic
Hillsborough avenue has won a Guinness world record after having the most consistent traffic for 20 years straight. “We’ve never seen anything like this anywhere in the world.” The Guinness representative said, motioning towards the road. “There has been traffic on this road 24/7 for 20 years straight and no one seems to really understand.…
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