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“Antonio Brown is a class act” claims Bucs fan who has never met Antonio Brown

Gary Sfingester of Clearwater, a self-described life-long die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan might possibly be the only such fan who still roots for former wide receiver Antonio Brown.“Antonio Brown has done nothing but represent the Buccaneers in the best way possible. If anything, he’s a victim of grossly unfair treatment,” he said. “He’s a total…

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Bucs More Dedicated Than Ever to Not Winning a Championship

By Kevin Taylor | April 2, 2019

Raymond James Stadium – Hillsborough County – Tuesday 4.2.2019 After finishing their second season in a row with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, the Bucs are setting their sights on something greater. “I think we could easily lose every game on the schedule this season,” boasts Tampa Bay’s new head coach Bruce…

Tampa Builds Invisible Water Bridge Connecting Riverwalk to Julian B Lane

By Josh Santos | April 1, 2019

Downtown Tampa – Hillsborough County – Monday 4.1.2019 Local leaders today celebrated the completion of a walkable bridge connecting Riverwalk to the new Julian B. Lane park that is having pedestrians do a double take. Thanks to new technology, engineers have constructed a nearly invisible bridge that gives the illusion of guests walking on water.…

Local Man Grows Hair Long Enough to Officially Move to St. Pete

By John Jacobs | March 31, 2019

Iberian Rooster – St. Petersburg – Sunday, 3.31.2019 A local South Tampa man has officially grown his hair long enough to qualify for St. Petersburg citizen. When asked about his move across the bridge, he couldn’t be any prouder. “I’m so happy!” Says Bryant Chett, a man with hair slightly passed his shoulders. “It gets…

Armature Works Opens Spice and Bath Salt Lounge in Parking Lot Dumpster

By Josh Santos | March 30, 2019

Tampa Heights – Hillsborough County – Saturday 3.30.2019 Spice smokers and bath salt enthusiasts from around the world gathered at Armature Works today for the opening of the greatly anticipated dumpster lounge, Spícè. Spearheaded by Armature Works’ very own homemade spice enthusiast, Keech ‘The Dishwasher’ Williams, the lounge began as a passion project with designer…

Tampa’s Newest Gentlemen’s Club Actually a Club For Gentlemen

By Clark Brooks | March 29, 2019

Midtown Tampa – Hillsborough County – Friday 3.29.2019 The newly opened Esquire Debonair Gentlemen’s Club, occupying the building that used to house the strip club and video store known as ‘Zee Pleazure Palaze’, is not like most other adult entertainment venues in the Tampa Bay Area; this gentlemen’s club caters exclusively to actual gentlemen.  “Egad,…

“Breaking Bad” Reboot Begins Shooting in Tampa Heights

By John Jacobs | March 28, 2019

Palm Avenue – Tampa Heights – Thursday, 3.28.2019 “Yeah, that’s what’s happening,” said the projects director, a man who preferred to be referred to simply as “Spider.” The two-story converted Cuban-duplex on Palm Ave is complete with full authentic crystal meth making props, making it look exactly like a drug production facility. “How did you…

Florida Passes Legislation Enforcing Turn Signal Use, Citizens Panic

By Josh Santos | March 27, 2019

Tallahassee – Leon County – Wednesday 3.27.2019 After months of bipartisan bickering, the Florida House argued late into early Wednesday morning during a special session that saw the passage of HB 469 making turn signals mandatory during all lane merging or turning. The House voted 57-56 to pass the legislation and was sent to Gov.…

Richard Gonzmart announces plans to bring back everything

By Clark Brooks | March 26, 2019

Hyde Park – Hillsborough County – Tuesday 3.26.2019 Following the successful revival of the Goody Goody restaurant, Columbia restaurant owner Richard Gonzmart has announced plans to bring back everything. Having already secured rights to the Colonnade, the venerable Bayshore Boulevard seafood spot which closed a few years ago, and rescuing and restoring the beloved Storyland…

Bayshore Turned to Worlds’ Longest Slip-N-Slide

By John Jacobs | March 25, 2019

Bayshore – Hillsborough County – Monday, 3.25.2019 For one week only, Bayshore Boulevard will be converted into the worlds longest Slip-n-Slide as part of a special NOS Energy Drink sponsored promotion. “It’s neat! I’m bringing a hose to attach to the water fountains along Bayshore and help lubricate the Slip-n-Slide,” says citizen volunteer Nadine Molotov.…

Seagulls spotted inland interpreted as sign of impending apocalypse

By Clark Brooks | March 24, 2019

Plant City – Hillsborough County – Sunday 3.24.2019 A seagull spotted scavenging for food scraps in Plant City has caused a local church to declare that the end of the world is imminent. “Surely this is prophecy and the end is finally nigh,” says Anita Haymaker, a member of Plant City’s New Order of the…