Tag: Florida Man

Deltona couple shoot themselves to fake a home invasion

(WTFF) – A husband and wife in Deltona told detectives they were shot during a home invasion, while in reality they had both shot themselves in hopes of collecting insurance money. »

Port St. Lucie Man Gets a DUI on a Lawn Mower

(WTFF) – A man was arrested and charged with a DUI after police saw him riding a lawn mower erratically on an access road while carrying a case of beer. »

Cocoa Man Falls Three Stories While Possibly Trying Parkour

Cocoa (WTFF) – A man was airlifted to a hospital after falling off the roof of a 3-story building in Cocoa while possibly doing parkour. »

How Florida Man Stays Eternal

Florida Man is suspended in time as a constant in the zaniest headlines. His death and rebirth are continuous and propelled by the same energy that he’s infamous for. As long as the contiguous U.S. has this peninsula in their southeast corner, Florida Man will exist, and WTFF News will be here to report his […] »

Trampite Beats Girlfriend to Death, Burns her Body in a Van on I-75

Tampa (WTFF) – A man from Riverview was arrested for murdering his girlfriend and setting her body on fire in a van on Interstate 75. »

Cadet Steals his Dad’s Police Car, Pulls Over Ex and her New Boyfriend

Christopher Combs is a real “son of a cop.” He’s 22 years old, lives in Boynton Beach, and works as a cadet in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office… the same office his daddy works at as a lieutenant. On Saturday, around midnight, Christopher and two of his buddies were driving in a pickup truck […] »

Florida Man Beats Girlfriend’s Toddler, Pawns Her Stuff While She’s at the Hospital with Dying Son

David Earl Vickers, age 31, from Holmes Beach, FL, has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse after killing his ex-girlfriend’s 17-month-old son. »

Florida Man hires pilot to drag a “Boycott Jags, NFL” banner above EverBank Field

A Green Cove Springs man took a stand against freedom of speech by exercising his 1st Amendment rights on Sunday. »

Florida Man is over 100 years old

The Tennessean, August 9, 1925 »

Florida Man Uses Cattle Prod to Rob a Fort Pierce Gas Station

Who says Floridians aren’t creative? Here’s a 21-year-old Fort Pierce man who was caught on video using a cattle prod to rob a Citgo gas station. He probably lost his gun and needed more meth, so he used his farming skills to become Florida Man and make some quick cash. »

Pinellas Park man Googled ‘how to rob a bank’ then robbed a bank

PINELLAS PARK — Sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a man accused of robbing a bank near Largo last week, then using the money on utilities, rent and a drug binge. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, William Joe Johnson, 26, on Thursdaystole an undisclosed amount of money from Achieva Credit Union at 10125 Ulmerton […] »

Florida Man shouts “I am God” and punches a cop in the head

A Melbourne man was taken into custody early Sunday after police say he punched a Melbourne police officer in the side of the head. Police arrived at Radnor Drive and Central Boulevard in Melbourne around 10:30 p.m. Saturday and saw 19-year-old Jacob Bortz running around, flailing and shouting a female’s name in the street, according […] »

Florida Man collects 13,000 Princess Diana items

A 36-year-old piece of cake, a signed photo of John Travolta, resort keys and a used bar of soap. These are items proudly owned by a 44-year-old Florida man who has been collecting memorabilia of Princess Diana for most of his life. John Hoatson’s home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is filled with more than 13,000 […] »

Florida Man Tries Jumping a Canal with his Corolla

LEE COUNTY, Fla — Lee County Sheriff Deputies say a man attempted to jump a canal with his car in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood overnight. It happened along 7th Street West in Lehigh Acres. Witnesses say they saw a man in a blue Toyota Corolla drive to the edge of the canal and stop. Then, […] »

Florida Man Shoots his Gun after getting Tackled for Starting Bar Fight

An early Sunday bar fight led to shots fired inside Tracy’s Lounge on Wickham Road when a verbal altercation between two males escalated, according to police. Andre Mouton of Melbourne was taken into custody around 2 a.m. Sunday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, breach of peace with […] »

Florida Man sprays people with fire extinguisher at Lawrence hotel

Police arrested a feral Florida Man this weekend after a disturbance involving a fire extinguisher at a Lawrence hotel. Police were called about 10:50 p.m. Saturday to the DoubleTree, 200 McDonald Drive, where a man “armed with a fire extinguisher” was spraying people with it, Lawrence police Officer Derrick Smith said, in an email. The […] »

Packers Fan Sets Himself on Fire With Flaming Jersey after Losing Bet to Cowboys

VERO BEACH, Florida – A 27-year-old man was rushed to the Indian River Medical Center after suffering second and third-degree burns after watching the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers game in Vero Beach. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the incident around 9:00 p.m. Sunday from a home in the […] »

Tampa Bay Man Tries Paying for Coffee with Prescription Muscle Relaxants

A Pinellas Park Dunkin’ Donuts got a curious barter offer from 30-year-old Richard Bourque late Monday evening. Like most Trampites, copious amounts of chemicals were probably eating away at his enthusiasm and causing drowsiness. He strolled into the Dunkin’ Donuts and ordered a coffee to combat lethargy. »

Delray Dealer Invites Police into Home, Exposing $300,000, Drugs, and Guns

DELRAY BEACH – Jovani Alexander Caprio knew that his Delray Beach townhouse was filled with drugs and cash. But when he was asked by members of a Palm Beach County sheriff’s drug task force if they could check the home on the 100 block of Coconut Key Lane despite not having a warrant, Caprio agreed […] »

Volusia County Man opens fire after mistaking blown transformers for gunshots

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A Volusia County man is facing charges after firing a gun outside his home because he mistakenly thought someone was shooting at him, according to authorities. »

Florida Man bullies Publix employees and gets tazed by cops

ROYAL PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach Gardens man allegedly started an altercation with a Publix Super Market store manager, then fought with Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies when they attempted to handcuff him, according to an arrest report. »

Drunk Ocoee Man arrested for impersonating a cop

53-year-old Ocoee man Albert Dolan was doing what Florida Man does best… Drinking. He got the bright idea to hop into his Dodge Charger with fake police lights and drive 66 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. An officer spotted him and pulled him over. Albert screamed that he was a cop and worked for […] »

Palm Bay Weed Man Accidentally Texts Police Officer

PALM BAY, Florida – On Saturday, a West Melbourne Police officer called the Palm Bay Police Department after receiving a text message from someone in their jurisdiction wanting to sell them marijuana. The text message read “Hey Jen lmk rf u need any trees” from the Palm Bay resident with an emoji sign that appeared […] »

Florida Man robs bank, goes to KFC with bag of money

When officers arrived, they found him at the KFC with the bag of money, and he told police he had robbed the bank. »

Florida Man Stops For Gas During Police Chase

LAKE MARY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office posted a hot new video on their Facebook page. »

Jacksonville Man Punches a 66-Year-Old Woman in the Face

On Monday, September 11, 2017 an unknown male suspect became involved in a physical altercation with a 66 year old female victim at Texaco located at 7148 Philips Highway. The suspect punched the victim in the face and she fell to the ground. The victim sustained a serious head injury and is now in critical […] »

Florida Woman beats a man for denying her sex

“Stop hitting me!” cried out a Florida Man at 2am on Thursday. Florida Woman Rebecca Lynn Phelps smacked him in retaliation to the request. She screamed with anger and left red marks on his face. She then scratched him. Blood dripped down from the scratch on his arm as he threatened to call 911. Just […] »

Florida Man with pockets full of drugs says pants were borrowed

FORT PIERCE — A man police found with pain pills in his pocket said he was unaware of the Percocet in his pants, saying he borrowed the trousers that morning. »

Florida Man Drives ATV into Pool Without Spilling Beer

“Would you like for me to hold your beer?” offers a kind soul nearby. “No, I got this,” said the true, honest-to-goodness Florida Man man atop a camo-print 2013 Can-Am XMR 1000 at the bottom of the pool. This is perhaps the most majestic act of Florida Manning I’ve seen in a long time. »

Two Jacksonville Men Steal a Power Pole with an SUV

Two men were arrested in Jacksonville for trying to steal a power utility pole after Hurricane Irma. »

Ax-Wielding Guest Threatens Man who Gave Him a Place to Stay During Hurricane Irma

A Port St. Lucie man, trying to do the right thing during Hurricane Irma, learned that no good deed goes unpunished. He was letting Tarvice Lamar Payne stay at his home in the 900 block of SW Connecticut Terrace during the storm when his guest attacked him, according to Port St. Lucie police. Payne, 33, […] »

Florida Man seeks threesome to ‘ride out the hericane’

Just in case you’re interested, here’s the original link: https://keys.craigslist.org/m4w/d/do-you-need-place-to-ride-out/6296305618.html do you need a place to ride out storm (jacksonville) hello ladys single man here looking for any single women needing a place to stay in Jacksonville to ride out the hericane i live alone but hate to sleep alone its more fun to cuddle […] »

Hurricane Season is Mother Nature’s Remedy for Tourists

  Tourists… They come here lifting their sun-screened noses high in the air, soaking sun rays into their cold decaying bodies. Midwestern baby boomers, teetering on the edge of death, with no concern for the future, arrive in flocks. They go to Disney a few times and fall in love. Then they move here. They […] »

Naked Florida Man Jumps Off Roof Onto Homeowner, Knocks Television Over, Empties Vacuum Cleaner, Masturbates

Full Story: Naked Florida Man Jumps Off Roof Onto Homeowner, Knocks Television Over, Empties Vacuum Cleaner, Masturbates »

Florida Man shoots rabid fox after trying to kill it with his iPhone

Henry “Butch” Antauer, 74, was picking up fallen tree branches at his cabin home when he came across a common sight — a fox. »

Florida Man Hero

The hero we never asked for… »

Florida Man caught stealing license tag off PBSO car with deputies inside

WEST PALM BEACH – Stealing a license plate attached to a vehicle is always a bad idea. Stealing it while three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s detectives sit inside conducting surveillance is probably worse. »

Florida Man arrested for running naked through Wal-Mart parking lot

A homeless Broward County man was arrested over the weekend after authorities alleged he ran naked and intoxicated through the parking lot of a West Palm Beach Wal-Mart. »

Shirtless Micanopy Man threatens parents with rifle and dead possum

“Get off my road!” he yelled at parents outside a school waiting to pick up their kids. »

Florida Woman stabs her electrocuted boyfriend, tells cops a ‘black man with a mohawk’ did it

The lives of Florida Couples remain a mystery to many. They are reclusive creatures who only venture out late at night to party, and are rarely seen in broad daylight. Thanks to the blunders of an Avon Park duo, we have yet another narrative of what really happens inside these Florida Couple habitats. It all […] »