While some states are known for their food or architecture, Florida is known for the “Florida man.”
From the man who called 911 for a ride to Hooters to the man who tried to get an alligator drunk, the Sunshine State is home to a special breed of guy.
Here are some of the weirdest and wildest headlines that fueled the now-notorious “Florida man” meme.
June 11, 2012: Florida man arrested for calling 911 after kitten denied entry into strip club
Everett Lages was arrested outside of Emerald City strip club in Murdock for repeatedly calling the emergency line to report that the club owner had refused to let his kitty into the jiggle joint, deputies said.
June 27, 2012: Florida man chews off another man’s face
In what became known as the case of the “Miami Cannibal,” Rudy Eugene gnawed off half of a homeless man’s face while high. The 31-year-old was shot and killed by police after they found him naked and chowing down on human flesh.
Oct. 23, 2014: Florida man once arrested for fighting drag queen with tiki torch runs for mayor
Boyd Corbin was reportedly dressed in an “ironic” KKK costume at a Halloween party in 2012 when he allegedly got into a brawl with a man in drag — leading to his bust for aggravated assault. But that didn’t stop him from running for mayor of the small city of Wilton Manors two years later.
Jan. 1, 2015: Florida man trapped in unlocked closet for two days
John Arwood, 31, and Amber Campbell, 25, thought they were stuck in a janitor’s closet at Daytona State College for two days — before realizing they could just open the door and walk out.
Dec. 7, 2015: Florida man killed by alligator while hiding from cops
Matthew Riggins, 22, was fatally chomped by an 11-foot gator after allegedly breaking into a home then hiding from cops in Barefoot Bay lake. When police found him, the 22-year-old was missing part of his arm.
June 8, 2017: Florida man desperate for ride to Hooters calls 911
Jonathan Hinkle allegedly told 911 dispatchers he needed a ride to the provocative eatery to help his grandmother, who had fallen ill. Cops later learned the 28-year-old Merritt Island man’s granny was perfectly fine and Hinkle was arrested on charges of misusing 911.
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