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Brady scores TD on opening drive, joy erupts everywh… Oops, he just threw an interception and depression sets in

Tom Brady scored a touchdown on a two-yard run, capping a nine-play, 85-yard-drive to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an early lead in the season opening game in New Orleans. We’re going to go undefeated and win the Super Bowl.Then he threw an interception in the second quarter that the Saints eventually converted into a…

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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…

Cleaning Crews Still Removing Stink From Raymond James Stadium

Avoid the area for the next few days. ⚠️☣️☢️

Rays Fan Bluff Called

By Clark Brooks | November 16, 2024

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

Roofless tanning salon

Roofless Tanning Salon Opens in Tampa

By John Jacobs | May 23, 2019

Upper-West Soho – Hillsborough County – Thursday, 5.23.19 A new tanning salon in Hyde Park has opened featuring no roof, leaving guests exposed to the natural sun. Some are calling it a scam, others are calling it genius. The creators have called it “Soho Natural Tan.” It’s a vintage two-story brothel that’s converted into an…

Is Rick Scott secretly the Red Priestess from Game of Thrones?

Real or Fake News : Is Rick Scott Secretly the Red Priestess from Game of Thrones?

By Josh Santos | May 23, 2019

Rick Scott Tampa Office Branch – Hillsborough County – Thursday, 5.22.2019 Let me be the first to admit that I have not completed watching the Game of Thrones (GOT) series, but I have made it halfway through season six and (SPOILER ALERT) Senator Rick Scott, who made his millions defrauding Medicare and then in turn…

Hunting Man in Tampa

Top 5 Places to Hunt Man: The Most Dangerous Game

By Clark Brooks | May 22, 2019

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…

Construction Begins on STFU

Tampa Begins Construction on Super Technological Florida University, aka STFU

By Josh Santos | May 21, 2019

Downtown Tampa – Hillsborough County – Tuesday, 5.21.201 Mayor Jane Castor and many others attended a groundbreaking ceremony today for one of the most anticipated additions to the Old Water Street development project, the Super Technological Florida University (STFU). As part of an initiative to produce the most technologically advanced class of students, STFU will…

Ways to spend a day in Tampa Bay

Top 5 Ways To Spend A Day Off in Tampa

By Josh Santos | May 20, 2019

Citizens of the Tampa area are blessed with perfect weather nearly every single day. Having one of the world’s premiere vacation locations in our backyard can spoil a person’s sense of wonder if they don’t take frequent nature breaks to fully appreciate where they are in life. When you have a day off and want…

Millenial Bar opens in Downtown Tampa

Millennial Bar Opens in Downtown Tampa

By John Jacobs | May 20, 2019

Hotel District – Hillsborough County – Monday, 5.20.19 To compete with the Gen X bar phenomena, a new millennial themed bar has opened, featuring various items from the childhood of a millennial. While Gen X showcases things like a giant pile of TV’s with a Super Nintendo connected, just like we all had, the millennial…

Foodtruck owner arrested for selling love bug meat

Food truck owner arrested for selling love bugs

By John Jacobs | May 19, 2019

East Cass – Hillsborough County – Sunday, 5.19.19 “Bugs Co.” Food truck corporation was officially confiscated by the police, late Sunday morning, when it was caught selling fried and live love bugs by the dozen on a stick from the front of their truck. Literally out the hood of their truck, they were parked and…

Love bugs ruin park goers trip to Busch Gardens

Park goers demand refund after love bug fiasco

By Josh Santos | May 18, 2019

Busch Gardens – Tampa – Saturday, 5.18.19 Hundreds have lined up to receive full cash refunds from Busch Gardens after what’s being called a “love bug fiasco.” Thousands of love bugs descended on the amusement park Wednesday, causing meltdowns from numerous guests evolving into full on breakdowns for dozens of families. “It was awful,” said…

Five ways to get kicked out of Buffalo Wild Wings

Top 5 Ways to Get Kicked Out Of Buffalo Wild Wings

By Josh Santos | May 17, 2019

Buffalo Wild Wings – Pasco County – Thursday, 5.16.2019 There are many ways to get kicked out of a restaurant, and Tampa News Force always pays for the meal and tips well when eating at one, but for this article we are counting down the best ways to get kicked out Buffalo Wild Wings (B-Dubs)…

Drinking water from the beach

Top 5 Tampa Beaches to Drink From

By John Jacobs | May 17, 2019

The beach water in Tampa has some of the finest nutrients in the world. While some claim you shouldn’t under any circumstances drink beach water, we recommend the following for those who decide to give it a try. 5. Ben T. Davis Beach If you have no other option than to drink from the beach,…