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TAMPA, Fla. – Thursday, Tampa Police were in hot pursuit of an unlikely suspect. A Capuchin monkey named Abu, who had a flair for hair. In a Facebook post, Tampa PD said, “Officers were in a foot pursuit with a Monkey on the loose named…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – How to sleep at work, especially during these COVID-19 times, where business may be slow. We have compiled some of the most effective ways to accomplish that cat nap during lunch breaks. 1. Nap in your car. Always park your car…
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TAMPA, Fla. — A home-owner called for police back-up after a ‘masked intruder’ broke into her home. Tampa Police responded to find the intruder was a bit furrier than usual, and fast. The footage was caught on police body-cam video and posted on social media.…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy was called to a home after someone believed they found an alligator in their storage shed. When the deputy arrived, he found an alligator, but it was that of the inflatble sort. A pool floatie to…
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September 6, 2020 by: Staff Report DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. – The deputy, who is not named, reportedly left her car door open while serving civil papers, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post sharing the video of the goat. “The deputy explained that due…
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August 29, 2020 By: Jake Grissom HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Take a much-needed break from COVID-19 and political coverage, and have a laugh. This video compilation is hilariously epic. If you have a funny video, compilation, or story you would like to share, email it…
Read More Zoo Animals Vs. Kids, Not So Serious
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Take a break from COVID-19 and politics. Have a laugh, and this will do the trick. A huge compilation of rare and classic hilarious video clips and Vines. Please note* This video contains adult language in some scenes. And enjoy the…
Read More Some Rare and Classic Viral Clips & Vines, Not So Serious
August 8, 2020 By: Jake Grissom TAMPA, Fla. – Take a break from politics and COVID-19 coverage, and have a laugh. Maybe you can relate to some of these epic boat fails and not so serious moments. If you have a funny video, compilation, or…
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August 4, 2020 By: Jake Grissom TAMPA, Fla. – Check out the 10 most memorable animal encounters on the PGA TOUR, featuring a curious squirrel, Cody Gribble greeting an alligator, and the seagull at THE PLAYERS Championship. This is a hilarious distraction from COVID-1. Publishers…
Read More Animal Encounters On the PGA TOUR, Must See, Even If You Arent A Golf Fan
July 30, 2020 By: Jake Grissom TAMPA, Fla. – Be cautioned, there is some language in this video, but, so funny. Yes, we all need a laugh. This will do the trick. Gerald Huston is like no other in this episode, and no, Gerald doesn’t…
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