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Florida is home to almost 1.6 million residential swimming pools. But it’s a safe bet that one in the Tampa Bay area is one of a kind in the Sunshine State, and its owner recently snagged some media attention. That’s because it’s shaped like a…
Read More Florida Man, Who Lives On Gunn Hwy, Takes Social Media By Storm With Gun-Shaped Pool
A Florida woman pulled out a gun on McDonald’s employees after they failed to tell her about the franchise’s reward program and getting a free cookie. Amari Bente Hendricks, 24, of Altamonte Springs, was arrested Friday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon…
Read More Florida Woman Pulls A Gun At McDonald’s Drive-Thru After Getting A Free Cookie
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A mom in Florida has been arrested after attempting to teach her 9-year-old child how to drive. On Wednesday, at 8:26 PM, New Port Richey officers responded to 6335 Grand Blvd in reference to a motor vehicle crash. The investigation…
Read More VIDEO: Florida Mom Arrested After Her 9-Year-Old Child Messes Up During Driver’s Training
A Florida man was left bleeding and bruised after an iguana fell on his face during a yoga class last Saturday in Miami. Instructor Anamargret Sanchez was teaching a free community class at Miami’s Legion Park in the city’s Upper Eastside neighborhood. Sanchez told The Miami…
Read More Florida Man Injured When Falling Iguana Smacks Him In The Face During Yoga Class
A Florida man who attempted to sell a WWI anti-ship round at a pawn shop stopped traffic when authorities were called to the scene. According to the North Port Police Department, a man attempted to sell the antique missile at a pawn shop, where the…
Read More Florida Man Stops Traffic With WWI Anti-Ship Round
A Florida man is accused of swiping nearly 200 pairs of women’s underwear from two Victoria’s Secret mall locations in Florida. Police in Sweetwater, Florida, arrested Carlos Angel Ramirez Rodriguez, 48, last week for picking panties at two Victoria’s Secret stores. One at the Dolphin…
Read More Florida Man Busted For Swiping Nearly 200 Pairs Of Women’s Underwear From Victoria’s Secret
A California National Guard general has been relieved of duty after he reportedly ordered troops to take his mother shopping. Brigadier General Jeffrey Magram is set to be “involuntarily transferred” this week to the U.S. Air Force retired reserve, which a California National Guard spokesperson said is…
Read More California National Guard General Relieved Of Duty After Sending Troops Shopping With His Mom
A New York man, with 14 prior theft convictions is wanted for stealing vacuums in Polk County, Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are searching for 55-year-old Cassius Butler of Cheektowaga, New York—he has a Polk County warrant for dealing in stolen property and grand…
Read More New York Man Wanted For Stealing, Pawning Vacuum Cleaners In Florida
Police in Kentucky were called to the scene where a man was allegedly exposing himself outside of a home. What police found was simply an elaborate tribute to the classic Christmas movie, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” When police arrived on the scene on Wednesday, they quickly…
Read More “Shi*ter Was Full” Cousin Eddie Christmas Display Causes A Ruckus In Kentucky
If you are a convicted felon, with multiple warrants for your arrest, the fastest way to arrest would be to post pictures on social media of yourself with stolen firearms. A Florida man, who happens to be a convicted felon with multiple warrants, was arrested…
Read More Florida Man With Warrants Arrested After Posting Pictures Of Himself Online With Stolen Guns