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Brandon resident kind of confused by popular new catchphrase

Phillip McGooley of Brandon does not understand the meaning behind a catchphrase that has become increasingly popular lately, nor how he’s expected to respond to it.“I get that it’s a positive thing, meant to show support for or perhaps inspire Brandon”, he said. “And that’s great. But are they talking about the town where I…

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Rays Fan Bluff Called

No trips across those pesky bridges THIS season, Tampa-based Rays fans! ⚾️🧢

Yankees Fan Invited to Spring Training

When the defending American League But Not World Champion New York Yankees report to Tampa for spring training in February, they’ll be joined by self-appointed…

NFL Officially Designates New Position

By TNF | November 27, 2024

After years of contributions from lovable big guys, the National Football League (NFL) has designated Lovable Big Guy (LGB) an official position effective immediately. A template perfected by William “Refrigerator” Perry of the Chicago Bears in 1985 of oversized defensive linemen being used in certain offensive situations has been adapted by various teams over the…

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Tampa Couple Makes Mashed Potatoes for Trunksgiving

By Clark Brooks | November 28, 2024

Bob and Carol Tednalice of Tampa, inspired by how much fun they had this year with their first time participating in Trunk-or-Treat, the Halloween tradition where participants decorate their cars’ trunks with Halloween themes and pass out candy to children, are hoping to continue the fun with Trunksgiving. “We had heard of Trunk-or-Treat but didn’t…

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Producers of new Amazon series ‘Tampa Baes’ discouraging men from watching “like that… you know, LIKE THAT”

By Clark Brooks | November 3, 2021

‘Tampa Baes’, an eight-episode docu-series that chronicles the lives of 12 Tampa Bay Area lesbians will premiere on Amazon Prime Video this Friday, but producers don’t want men to tune in for the sole purpose of masturbating. “These are real people, going through real issues. It’s not some fetishized version of lesbians to fuel male…

St Pete Mayoral Election Coming to a Disturbing End

By Josh Santos | November 2, 2021

The city of St. Petersburg will finally receive closure in what has been described as one of the most violent and disgusting mayoral races in the history of local politics. Mayoral candidates Ken Welch and Robert Blackmon have committed to staying awake until the final vote has been counted and a winner has been announced.…

Gun Penis

Local man reveals the reason for his love of guns and it’s definitely not penis related

By Brother Spartacus | November 2, 2021

Local author and activist Pierce Mongley wants everyone to know the joy that firearms can bring. Mongley is quick to  say unsolicitedly that his penis is normal in every way and that his love of guns is more about being a man and silencing the voices in his head that are exclusively women, women with…

Manatee Buffet

Manatee Carcass Buffet Opening in Clearwater Beach

By Josh Santos | November 1, 2021

In an attempt to capitalize on the influx of starvation-related manatee deaths, the host of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has decided to invest in a Clearwater Beach restaurant that specializes in cooking manatee meat. “We take every manatee death very seriously here at Trevor Noah’s Manatee Carcass Buffet,” said head chef Bobby Suflex.…

Rick Scott wants you to know that he is somewhat pro-poor people in certain situations that benefit him

By Clark Brooks | October 31, 2021

Florida Senator Rick Scott, who opposes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, against the stated desires of 60% of his constituents, and is also against repealing the Trump tax cuts that will add $2 trillion to the nation’s deficit, says he empathizes with poor people, like his own mother who he says “struggled…

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Tampa News Force writer to star as Fred Mertz in ‘I Love Fred’

By Clark Brooks | October 31, 2021

It was announced Friday that Clark Brooks, a writer and Senior Supreme Executive Premium Content Editor for Tampa News Force, will star as Fred Mertz in ‘I Love Fred’, a movie based on the supporting character played by William Frawley from the 1950s sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’, starring Lucille Ball. The movie will be co-directed…

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Dr. Dre cancels Super Bowl Half Time Show performance because of scheduling conflict with plans to suplex woman

By Brother Spartacus | October 30, 2021

New York— The NFL announced today that world renowned reader of other people’s lyrics and head phone CEO extraordinaire, Dr. Dre, will not be able to perform at Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, California. According to half time show producer Jay-Z, while eating a cheeseburger at El Cap in St. Petersburg, “there was an oversight…

Empty Strip Stage

Supply chain shortages impacting local gentlemen’s clubs

By Clark Brooks | October 29, 2021

A disruption to global supply chains stemming from the shutdown of various industries in 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic are beginning to affect Tampa Bay Area strip clubs. “What we’re seeing on our end in this industry is a critical shortage of strippers”, said Joe Redner, owner of the world famous Mons Venus…

Rick Scott reunites with band mates

By Clark Brooks | October 28, 2021

KISS fans who saw the band’s recent performance at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre a couple of weeks ago were treated to a rare occurrence; original founding member Florida Senator Rick Scott joined the band for a few numbers for the first time since the 1970’s. “It was a big surprise to see Rick here…

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Discrimination alleged in wrongful termination suit brought against Tampa News Force

By Clark Brooks | October 27, 2021

An editor who was recently relieved of duties with Tampa News Force (TNF) is bringing a lawsuit against the organization, alleging they were terminated due to discriminatory practices. “That is patently false,” said Gunther Feindselige-Umgebung, Vice President of Human Resource Operations. “This decision was made entirely due to substandard work performance, nothing more, nothing less.…