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Top 5 Places to Hunt Man: The Most Dangerous Game

You’re young, wealthy, bored and a sociopath. Of course you’re going to want to hunt human beings as prey. But where are the best places in Tampa Bay to engage in such a pursuit? Scroll down, dummy; here is a list of the five best.(NOTE: This is written with the assumption that you have already…

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DeSantis to Personally Investigate Latest Assassination Attempt on Trump

By Clark Brooks | September 16, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be conducting his own investigation regarding the attempted assassination of former President Trump at the Republican presidential nominee’s golf club in West Palm Beach yesterday. “Governor DeSantis feels very strongly that this situation requires his immediate and personal attention,” said spokesperson Katie Beatty. “He always gets involved at this level…

Hot Air Ballon Night Club

Tampa Launches first hot-air balloon nightclub

By John Jacobs | May 3, 2019

Downtown Tampa Riverwalk – Hillsborough County – Friday, 5.3.2019 In a couple weeks, guests will be able to enjoy the world’s very first hot-air balloon nightclub, “Fur” which will be floating along the coast of Downtown Tampa and Channelside, starting May 17th. Designed by famous nightclub influencer, Jerry BeGar, the hot-air balloon club features a…

USF and UT Swap teams

University of Tampa trades Basketball team for USF Football team

By John Jacobs | May 3, 2019

Yuengling Center – Hillsborough County – Friday, 5.3.2019 The University of Tampa (UT) has agreed to swap their basketball team for University of South Florida’s (USF) football team. The UT basketball team roster and staff will join USF’s current program, effectively doubling everything about it. “No other college or university has ever done something like…

Castor first day on the job

Castor spends most of first day as mayor fielding prank phone calls from former mayor Buckhorn

By Clark Brooks | May 1, 2019

Tampa City Council – Hillsborough County – Wednesday, 5.1.2019 Incoming Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spent most of her first day on the job responding to a series of prank phone calls from former mayor Bob Buckhorn.  “‘Is your refrigerator running?’ That kind of thing,” Castor said when asked to describe the nature of the calls.…

Hillsborough County Schools to Enforce Mandatory STD Testing

By Josh Santos | April 30, 2019

HCPS Administrative Building – Hillsborough County – Tuesday, 4.30.2019 As part of a new initiative to combat STDs in schools, students in Hillsborough County will now be forced to prove that they are free of STDs before they can start their upcoming semester. “Even if they have minor STDs, we’ll still let them learn online…

Tampa Company Looking for Contractor to Build $100 Million Sweatshop

By Josh Santos | April 29, 2019

Gibsonton Tiny Hands Crafted Goods – Hillsborough County – Monday 4.29.2019 One of Tampa’s most profitable manufacturers is looking to grow out of their current location in a big way. “This is going to be the biggest sweatshop Florida has ever seen,” says Michael Longpill, owner and operator of the Gibsonton Tiny Hands Crafted Goods.…

Lightning Fan theory blames “Bud Lightning” promotion for playoff losses

By John Jacobs | April 29, 2019

Amalie Arena – Hillsborough County – Monday, 4.29.2019 During the NHL post-season, Anheuser-Busch released a promotion targeting the Tampa Lightning, teasing that, “If they win the Stanley Cup, a beer will be released titled ‘Bud Lightning.’” Well the greatest team in the history of hockey was swept in the first round of the playoffs shortly…

Sunset Music Festival prepares for possible herpes outbreak

By Josh Santos | April 28, 2019

Sunset Music Fest – Hillsborough County – Sunday, 4.28.2019 Following a massive herpes outbreak at Coachella, Sunset Music Festival organizers are preparing for what could be the largest herpes outbreak Florida has ever seen. “This show sells out every year,” said SMF organizer Shannette Rodriguez, “As much as we don’t want what happened in California…

Buccaneers to add authentic “walk the plank” experience

By John Jacobs | April 28, 2019

Raymond James Stadium – Tampa – Sunday, 4.27.2019 Raymond James Stadium has completed construction on a special “Walk the Plank” attraction, which will allow fans to experience what it is like to walk on an actual plank and be pushed off into a large pool of water. Peter the Pirate mascot will push patrons with…

Florida Charter High Schools Ready for Freshman Class Draft

By Josh Santos | April 27, 2019

Gifted Science Magic Charter School – Hillsborough County – Saturday 4.27.2019 Florida is set to become the first State to allow charter schools a chance to pick the students they want from graduating public school 8th graders. “We’ve realized that making every school in Florida an A+ school, takes a lot of work,” said Florida…

Clearwater to open 75+ seniors only nude beach

By John Jacobs | April 26, 2019

Clearwater Beach – Pinellas County – Friday, 4.26.2019 Seniors age 75 and older now have their very own section of beach where they are free to roam nude without facing any shame, thanks to Clearwater’s newest attraction, the Old Clam Nude Beach. Tucked away somewhere off that main road, right when you get to all…