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Bank Robber wanted in Tampa

Tampa News Force Attempts to Provide Real News

By Josh Santos | December 10, 2019

This past week, we shared a video about a bank robber who is still on the loose in the Tampa Bay area. This man is still wanted by the police and the reward for information leading to his arrest is currently $35,000.  Since the video was published, police say the suspect shot and robbed a…

Cat's declare war on christmas

Area felines declare war on Christmas

By Katy Style | December 8, 2019

“Ok, I give up! The Christmas tree stays down!” I shouted at my cats, who couldn’t be bothered to give a flying fuck. This is the 17th time they’ve knocked down the Christmas tree since I put it up Black Friday. I didn’t even put the ornaments on the fake spruce before this band of…

Man prepares to go drinking and driving

Alcoholism voted best disease In America

By Nate Roscoe | December 8, 2019

There are a lot of diseases in the world, and a lot of them suck. However, Alcoholism is the best one. Reason being is alcoholism is the only disease where you get to drink booze all the time. John Jacobs, co-founder of Tampa News Force, had this to say: “I don’t drink often, but when…

Baby Yoda Birthday Clown

Former birthday clown finds success after re-branding as Baby Yoda

By Clark Brooks | December 7, 2019

Jeff Cleppers, an Oldsmar resident who has struggled for years to make a living as a clown who performs at children’s birthday parties is now booking himself as “Baby Yoda” and is so busy that he’s turning down offers. “It’s crazy how much people love that ugly little upright walking lizard,” says Cleppers, watching yet…

Downtown Tampa Parking Plan

City of Tampa Parking Department wants to set record straight

By Clark Brooks | December 7, 2019

The Parking Division of the Logistics and Asset Management Department for the City of Tampa is tired of people referring to 717 Parking, a privately held company, as a ‘mafia’ organization. “717 is not ‘the mafia’,” says Kelly Stephens, CPP, Parking Division Manager. “We’re the ones out here doing gangster shit. 717 is amateur hour,…

Tampa bay Vipers have a new toy hitting the shelves

Vipers action figure actually recycled Chinese toy

By John Jacobs | December 7, 2019

The Vipers new action figure debuted alongside the uniform reveal, however upon slight inspection, it was determined that the Vipers action figures were actually recycled Chinese fast-food toys, which came alongside a “Hong-sai” Burger as part of the Komomora meal sold at select Shanghai Komomora Burger locations.  The original action figure was named, “Lǜsè Qiáng…

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Tampa Bay Vipers Hold First Python Hunt

By Josh Santos | December 6, 2019

As part of a new team building exercise, the Tampa Bay Vipers have set off on a group expedition to rid the Florida Everglades of the invasive Burmese Pythons in preparation for this January’s Python Bowl. “They say the more pythons we catch, the bigger our paychecks will be when we inevitably get paid,” said…

George Zimmerman designs new Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniforms

George Zimmerman Unveils His Redesign of the Buccaneers Uniform

By Josh Santos | December 6, 2019

While taking a break from watching the trailer for the new James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ on his phone, George Zimmerman took some time to show me his redesign of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform. “I have all these ideas in my head, and I get so anxious that I have to shoot…

OJ Raising money for TNF Party Mansion

Tampa News Force seeking to purchase historic cigar factory

By Clark Brooks | December 3, 2019

Tampa News Force (TNF) owner and CEO OJ Simpson has announced that TNF is in the process of raising funds in order to purchase the historic Y. Pendes & Alvarez Cigar Factory at 2301 N. Albany Avenue in Tampa. “The organization is primed for bigger and better things in the near future, so it only…

Nebraska Avenue Crack House to Reopen as luxury hotel

Nebraska Avenue Crack House to Reopen as Luxury Hotel

By Josh Santos | December 3, 2019

The infamous drug den that was shut down after police got tired of responding to calls in the area, is reopening its doors as one of the finest places to get some sleep in the city’s most well-known street. “We’ve given this crack house one hell of makeover,” said project lead architect Uris Monglo while…