Diaper 'Bomb' | Free Assault Rifle | Support Snake: 2023 Weird FL News – Patch

January 31, 2024 ndowd

FLORIDA – It’s been a busy news year in Florida, a state that’s known for its weird and strange headlines.

Here are some odd stories that stood out in 2023.
FL Kidnappers Abducted, Waterboarded Wrong Person
Three south Florida kidnappers abducted the wrong victim and held him captive at a Plantation Airbnb, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
FL Man Bitten By Relative Nearly Loses Leg To Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A Tampa Bay-area man nearly lost his leg to flesh-eating bacteria after being bitten by a family member while breaking up a fight: reports.
Adult Diaper Is The ‘Bomb’ That Delayed International Flight To FL
The flight from Panama City, Panama, had been in the air for about an hour when a discovery in the bathroom prompted an abrupt turnaround.
Human Skull Found In Halloween Section Of FL Thrift Store: Sheriff
An anthropologist shopping at a thrift store found a human skull in the shop’s Halloween section, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.
Free Assault Rifle, Turkey Offered By FL Roofer For Thanksgiving
A Florida roofing company is offering everyone who gets a new roof in November a free AR-15 and turkey as a Thanksgiving deal.
FL Man Stole Rare Tortoises, Books, Comics: Police
A St. Pete man stole two Galapagos tortoises from St. Augustine Alligator Farm and rare books from Haslam’s, Lighthouse Books, police said.
Man Injured By Falling Iguana During South FL Outdoor Yoga Class
A yoga student at a free class in Legion Park was in the “corpse pose” when he was hit in the face by a falling iguana, reports said.
Argument Between Parrot And Owner Prompt Troopers To Pull Over Man For Erratic Driving
Troopers said the parrot became angry and began arguing because it wanted to return home while its owner wanted to go to Clearwater Beach.
FL Man In ‘I’m The Reason Beer’s Always Gone’ Shirt Faces DUI: Sheriff
The man was nearly 3 times over the legal blood alcohol content limit at the time of his arrest, Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
Wild 3.5-Foot Gator Kept In Small Aquarium In FL Man’s Garage: FWC
An Orlando man faces charges for keeping a 3.5-foot alligator he found on a central Florida road in an aquarium in his garage, FWC said.
‘Emotional Support’ Boa Constrictor Found In Bag At Florida Airport
The 4-foot-long reptile, coiled up in the woman’s carry-on bag, was found by airport security, according to the TSA.
White Claw-Guzzling 3-Legged Bear Raids Fridge At FL Home: Report
A three-legged bear named Tripod broke into the lanai of a Central FL home and stole several White Claw alcoholic beverages, reports said.
Couple Hand Feeds Sandwiches To Gators In FL Waters
A man and woman were filmed hand feeding alligators sandwiches in Florida.
Man Bit Head Off Pet Python During South FL Domestic Dispute
A Miami-Dade County man faces multiple charges after biting the head off a woman’s pet snake during a domestic dispute, reports said.