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Local film to get dark-and-gritty reboot
“Plane Train,” the beloved 2018 film produced by Tampa News that was featured at the Dunedin International Film Festival, is being rebooted by Warner Brothers Studios with a different, more violent storyline and different, more violent movie stars. “It’s time,” said James Cameron, the director attached to the project.The original “Plane Train” was a documentary…
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Governor’s Office Urges Citizens to Remain Calm as Gas Overage Persists
How are you dealing with all this excess gas lying around? ⛽️
DeSantis to Personally Investigate Latest Assassination Attempt on Trump
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…
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. ⚠️☣️☢️
Arts and Entertainment
Modern Day DaVinci Spends 16 Seconds On Portrait’s Smile
You have to admire the attention to detail! 🎨🖼️
Government
Temple Terrace Man’s Land Seized in Florida Great Outdoors Initiative
This is a developing situation
Local and Community
Downtown Tampa – Tampa – Sunday, 1.13.2019 The city of Tampa has been officially declared a “Ghost Town” by the National Ghost Society. “There’s many thriving businesses,” Says Jessica Spookington, head haunting expert with the NGS, “However if you go outside, look around, walk down the street, there’s nobody there. You can shout from the…
St. Petersburg – Saturday, 1.12.2019 Pinellas County Famed wrestler and long time Pinellas county resident “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan has filed a lawsuit against the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office for using the name of infamous WCW group “The Wolfpac” for their DUI task force. The Wolfpac was formed in 1998 by Kevin Nash, when the NWO…
Daytona Racetrack – Daytona – Friday, 1.11.2019 In an attempt to boost viewership, instead of the traditional 500 laps around the Daytona International Speedway, this years’ Daytona 500 will be a one-shot Drag Race from Daytona to Tampa down I-4. The stunt from NASCAR is being called “awesome” by local fans. “Instead of driving all…
Channelside – Downtown Tampa – Thursday, 1.10.2019 The popular “Instagram-worthy” Cross Bay Ferry announced today due to the overwhelming volume of patrons, new tubing and waterski options will be added. While it only cost $8 to board the 40-minute voyage that zips passengers across the bay, Cross Bay Ferry representative Devon McCrimmers assured me that…
Tampa – Wednesday, 1.9.2019 Jeremy Blurgerson, the last person in the Tampa Bay region who was not licensed to sell real estate, is finally certified to do so. “I figured, why not? If nothing else I can make a little money on the side”, Blurgerson said, citing the same reasoning as 87% of other Tampa…
Sunshine Skyway – St. Petersburg – Wednesday, 1.9.2019 As 2018 came to a close so did a record number of caskets from Skyway jumpers. Pressure has been put on the city for preventative measures, none of which include access to mental health professionals. An array of ideas have been floating around like the corpses in…
Amalie Arena – Tampa – Tuesday, 1.8.2019 Tampa Bay Lightning original season ticket holder still refers to periods as “quarters” Don “Big Donny” Donaldson, a season ticket holder since the team’s inaugural season in 1992, still refers to the three periods of a hockey game as ‘quarters’. “I guess it’s just a habit I can’t…
Town Hall – Tampa – Tuesday, 1.8.2019 Tampa has officially become the first city in Florida to legalize “happy endings.” “This news couldn’t have come at a better time.” Says unnamed business man. “I come down to Tampa twice a year to cheat on my wife and host an insurance sales convention, and I’ve always…
Hooters – Clearwater – Monday, 1.7.2019 In a shocking move, Hooters corporate has announced that the original Hooters in Clearwater, will be turned into the first all-male strip club that serves food. “People laughed in our face when we started this place,” Says Daniel “Boob” McWinty, co-founder of the franchise. “They said, ‘what’re you gonna…
Sparkman Wharf – Tampa – Sunday, 1.6.2019 “Roadkill Garage” has been announced as the newest addition to Sparkman Wharf dining options at Channelside’s new development. “We were %100 against this decision,” Says Channelside Development board member, Danielson Clay. “We do NOT want Roadkill Garage amongst our other vendors, it’s not a good look, it’s not…