Skip to content

Tampa News Force

Ron Desantis arrested for stealing from fruit truck

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis caught stealing from fruit truck

Presley’s Fruit Truck – Leon County – Tuesday, 5.14.19Governor Ron DeSantis was caught stealing a guava out the back of a fruit truck in West Tallahassee in a bizarre turn of events which has led the governor to attempting to pardon himself. DeSantis was blackout drunk after a fundraising event when he stumbled onto a…

Breaking News

Sports

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! ⚾️🧢

City Council Officially Declares Tuesday as “Leg Day”

By John Jacobs | February 14, 2019

Crunch Fitness – Downtown Tampa – Thursday, 2.14.2019 Standing in front of the Crunch Fitness in Channelside, city council chairman, Juan Guiterrez holds a megaphone and attempts to gather a crowd. “Dear fellow citizens of Tampa!” The megaphone emits harsh feedback, the on-lookers jerk back. “As of today, all Tuesdays will officially be declared, ‘Leg…

Tampa becomes first openly gay city

By Josh Santos | February 14, 2019

Gaybor District – Tampa, FL – Thursday, 2.14.2019 While many cities around the country refuse to come out of the closet, Tampa announced this week that they have known about being gay for many years now and will finally be happy accepting it and living a life with no regrets. “I’m tired of living my…

Special Promotion Places Hard Rock Casino Slot Machines in Hospital Rooms

By John Jacobs | February 13, 2019

Tampa General Hospital – Hillsborough County – Wednesday, 2.13.2019 A uniquely different promotion is currently underway at Tampa General Hospital, as the Seminole Hard Rock Casino has sponsored the temporary placement of slot machines in hospital bedrooms. Patients will now have 24/7 access to slot machines from the touch of their hand. Large casino-grade machines…

Proposed Tampa streetcar expansion to bring more grind rails, skitch grips, scooter ropes

By Josh Santos | February 12, 2019

Co-CityWorks – Tampa Heights – Tuesday 2.12.2019 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled its latest plans for the proposed expansion to the Tampa Streetcar today to a standing-room only crowd at a local co-work space. FDOT officials announced that the current 2.7 mile streetcar track, which zips passengers between Ybor City, Channelside and Downtown…

Pope Cancels Trip to Tampa Citing “Lack of Prayer”

By John Jacobs | February 12, 2019

Vatican – Italy – Tuesday, 2.12.2019 The Pope was set to arrive in Tampa this Friday, however he suddenly cancelled the trip citing “lack of prayer.”  “They don’t pray enough,” said the pope as he finished washing a peasant’s feet. “There are many good people in Tampa. Many God-fearing, wholesome individuals in Tampa, yes.” He…

Strawberry farmer sad to find out he planted beans instead

By Josh Santos | February 11, 2019

Plant City – Tampa – Monday, 2.11.2019 After a long brutal winter that decimated much of his yield in 2017, Plant City farmer Phillip Retchers vowed to make it up by planting the largest strawberry harvest he could. “I had to do everything I could to make up that loss,” says Retchers. “It wasn’t until a…

Tampa city council votes to erect Bob Evans statue

By John Jacobs | February 11, 2019

City Hall – Tampa – Monday, 2.11.2019 In a bizarre twist of events, local city council members have unanimously voted to erect a Bob Evans statue in Lykes Gaslight Park in Downtown Tampa.  “They were all yelling, then at one point they got quiet, then some weird laughing, and then now there’s a bill to…

Fire breaks out at alligator wrestling event

By Josh Santos | February 10, 2019

Land O’Lakes – Pasco County – Sunday, 2.10.2019 In a horrific turn of events, the scheduled bout between man and beast at the Land O’Lakes Colosseum ended in tragedy after a botched pyrotechnic spot resulted in the death of Ronny “The Gator Grappler” Davis.  The Colosseum Wrestling Extravaganza (CWE) main event featured Davis defending his championship…

World’s biggest bong breaks in Tampa

By John Jacobs | February 9, 2019

Bong City – Tampa – Saturday, 2.9.2019 The world’s largest glass water-pipe, or better known “bong”, was destroyed in Tampa, while it was mishandled during a public displaying at a local glass shop. “We were just admiring the crystals and the chambers when all of a sudden we heard a loud crash and the bottom…

Straz Center Announces Hamilton Ticket Scavenger Hunt

By Josh Santos | February 8, 2019

Downtown Tampa – Tampa – Thursday, 2.7.2019 The biggest Broadway musical in recent history is coming to Tampa, and for those not lucky enough to score full price or lottery tickets, there is still a chance to attend.  Straz Center confirmed today that they have hidden an envelope containing two decent seats to Hamilton’s opening night…