Yesterday’s news, hurriedly re-scribbled and tossed onto a scarred and sticky desktop in the rush to finish up and beat the traffic. Spend some time away from the intertubes with the people in your life who matter most, and have a safe and merry Christmas, everyone. Sh*t happened will be back after the weekend.

Tampa Bay-homegrown author Tim Dorsey confirmed rumors that a TV series based on his crime novels is in the works. Given the Bay area’s track record of attempting to bring successful film and television productions to town, one might safely assume the show will be shot in either Athens, Georgia or Vancouver. (Seriously though, we do hope it’s good.)

A 27-year-old Bartow police officer was arrested for having an affair with a 15-year-old girl, something he reportedly told his wife and then admitted to law enforcement officers. Hey guy, that’s why it’s called a midlife crisis — by the time you hit middle age, a girl 12 years your junior is like 35, and you’re not gross and another embarrassment to what’s supposed to be an inspiring example of public service.

And finally, Gyrocopter Man is not just running for public office — he’s challenging Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida’s 23rd District, and also head of the Democratic National Committee. Because no way were the Democrats gonna let the GOP win at anything, including sideshow absurdity, without a fight.

This article appears in Dec 17-23, 2015.