Hillsborough County

Florida Man Swallowed, Likely Killed by Giant Sinkhole Under His Bed

Among the many natural calamities in Florida that are foreign to the average American -- killer alligators, Category 5 hurricanes, bath-salts abusing maniacs -- sinkholes are perhaps the most quietly terrifying. Think about it: At this very minute, you could be standing on a small layer of swampy di ... More >>

Despite Concerns It's "Terrorism" and a "Nazi Plot," Florida County Adds Fluoride Back Into Drinking Water

Swept up in Tea Party hysteria, Pinellas County --Florida's sixth largest county and home to St. Petersburg -- decided to stop the widespread practice of fluoridating its water supply in a surprising 4-3 county commission vote last year. Though, citizens soon got sick of sipping that right wing ... More >>

Fear and Loathing in Tampa: Your Gonzo Guide to the Republican National Convention

More Rick Perry News: There Are Ten Officially Recognized Places In Florida That Still Have "Negro" In Their Name

​Next time you have a few minutes to burn in Palm City, Florida, why not book a leisurely afternoon at Negrohead Point? No? Perhaps a relaxing drive over Negro Jim Hammock Bridge near Moore Haven would calm your nerves. Then you could hop up to Jefferson County to cool off in Negro Cove, or s ... More >>

Florida Couple Buys Real Human Skeleton at Garage Sale

​After all of this, when we're put in the ground and we slowly decompose eventually all that will be left is our bones. So how much are those worth? Apparently the going rate on the Florida garage sale market is 8 bucks. That's how much a Florida couple paid for what turned out to be a real skelet ... More >>

The Stripper Mobile rolled into Miami Super Bowl weekend, and no one noticed

All That Teacher-Student Sex in Florida Gets National Shout Out

Via Gina, Flickr CCTime Magazine has a burning question: What's up with all the horny female teachers in Florida? The publication ran a story a couple days ago, inspired by Maria Guzman Hernandez. You know, the 32-year-old Hialeah teacher who was arrested for allegedly seducing a 15-year-old boy las ... More >>

Renegade Road

A woman perishes in a collision with an Indian leader's kin. Her family cries coverup.

Republican Officer Might Get the Boot for Racist Joke Email (Update)

Every time you think that as a nation we've made huge strides past racism, some bullshit like this brings you back to the realization that too many people are bigoted pricks. Carol Carter, a Republican state committeewoman from Hillsborough County, recently sent out this email to a group of eight or ... More >>

Florida Probably Doesn't Want New Hampshire's Leftovers

Considering most runners in the 2010 Senate race haven't held a position higher than congressman, it might behoove anyone with a stronger resumé to think about entering the fray, and what better job to have in your past when seeking a Senate seat than senator? Reportedly, former New Hampshire Sen. ... More >>

The Confederate Flag Has Us Thinking About Secession

Sometimes I forget that technically Florida is a southern state, with Confederate heritage and all. It seems like the closer you get to the southern beaches the less and less red the necks are. This is probably because all of Hick-America would much rather spend their money on diamond-encrusted truc ... More >>

South Miami Man Screws Up Art Heist

How not to unload stolen Picassos.

Beach Reads

Big names? Big Deal. An alternative take on the Book Fair.

Crash Dummies

Watch out where you walk in Miami

Banned in Tampa

In The End

During a final concert at The Alley, hardcore band All Hell Breaks Loose went out with a bang

A Double-Wide Life

With county officials and neighbors determined to squeeze them out, mobile home owners have become an endangered species

News of the Weird

Fume It May Concern

Hialeah Gardens buys its gasoline from pumps owned by a city councilman. A Hialeah Gardens city councilman.

The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways

Bible thumper Norman Hickey believes the Day of Judgment is at hand. Which ought to make him a shoo-in for Miami Beach city manager.