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73 Florida Pics That Make Common Sense Feel Optional
Some places on Earth just have a reputation that precedes them. Florida is one of those places — you don’t have to have ever been there to know that it’s a land that produces some wild and hilarious headlines in the news. People wrestling alligators, record numbers of golf cart crashes, and iguana-induced power grid blackouts are not just stereotypes or jokes — they’re the reality of The Sunshine State.
Bored Panda has collected the wildest pictures from the Internet that depict the craziest and most unhinged things that happen in Florida. A Bentley in a trailer park? Check! A horse dyed like a zebra crossing the road? Check! So, scroll down and see for yourself what really makes Florida USA’s wildest sandbox.
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Florida Condo I Stayed At Had Beach-Accessible Wheelchairs
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When You Live In Florida You Always Check The Bottom Of The Pool Before Jumping In
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This Icecream Shop In Florida That Boarded Up To Brace For Hurricane Ian
Headlines with the phrase “Florida man” are now almost the stuff of legends. When you see one of those, you know there’s going to be some weirdness involved. In reality, people may do strange and ridiculous things in other states, too. It’s just that Florida has open government laws that allow members of the press to access information about these kinds of things quickly and easily.
They’re also called the Sunshine Laws: journalists can easily report on wild crime stories because authorities make info like mugshots, arrest logs, and police blotters public almost immediately. Unlike in other states, where such info is protected and in some cases never made public. Basically, journalists just have to go through the logs for the most interesting, crazy, and ridiculous crimes of the day or week.
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Seen At A Restaurant In Florida
Robyn Hill 1 month ago
But this could really be anywhere. Karens are a nationwide phenomenon, after all.
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Walked Outside To Find A Turtle Laying Eggs Right Next To My Car
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Florida's A Fun State. Merry Christmas Everybody
Some people also blame the “Florida man” phenomenon on the hot weather and a hugely diverse population. It’s sunny, humid, and hot in Florida year-round, so people are outside, wandering about most of the year. As Florida-based journalist Craig Pittman told CNN, “Eventually, [people are] going to end up chasing each other around with machetes and arguing (about) whose dog pooped on whose lawn.”
As a state, Florida is also huge. Although it’s only the 22nd largest state in the U.S., more than 21 million people live there. What’s more, approximately 126 million people visit it every year. In 2024, WalletHub named Florida the third most diverse state in the U.S., behind California and Texas. And not just in terms of ethnic and racial diversity, but also socioeconomic, cultural, religious, and political diversity.
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On The Florida News Today:
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Someone In Florida Snapped A Picture Of A Raccoon Riding A Gator At The Ocala National Forest
Pittman traces back the origins of the “Florida man” phenomenon to the 2000 election. “Until then we didn’t have that kind of reputation, then the three weeks we spent trying to figure out who the president was going to be based on people squinting at little hanging chads in Palm Beach county convinced people that maybe the folks in Florida are not as bright as we thought,” he told the Guardian in 2019.
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When Your Office Is In Florida
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Just Reminding You Of How Hot The Top Of A Car Dash Gets In Florida Heat
But there is a darker side to the “Florida man” phenomenon. Sure, it’s fun to have a laugh at the ridiculous things inebriated folks do and get in trouble for sometimes, but behind some of these stories there are really tragic backstories.
“Often in Florida tragedy wears the mask of comedy,” Pittman added. “You’re not just reading the police log, you’re seeing the result of Florida consistently being ranked 49th in spending on mental health.” Some stories involve unhoused people, others feature family or marital violence, and those topics are usually not funny or entertaining at all.
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My Sister Lives In Florida And Sends Some Weird Pictures Of People. This Was Most Recent
Robyn Hill 1 month ago
If you’re getting on a horse and you’re riding on asphalt, WEAR YOUR HELMET!!
South Florida is a much richer region, with its luxury estates, billionaire residents, and expensive resorts. North Florida, in comparison, looks very different: substance, alcohol, and mental health issues often contribute to people acting out and ending up in viral news headlines. Nevertheless, about 12% of Florida’s population, just a little below 3 million people, lives below the federal poverty line.
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Only In Florida
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Only In Florida
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Only In Florida
So, while the “Florida man” meme might be entertaining, it’s important to remember that there are real people behind the stereotype. Like much of 2000s humor, the “Florida man” meme is about punching down. As Bob Norman wrote for the Columbia Journalism Review in 2019, “The stories tend to stand as exemplars of the mythical hyper-weirdness of the Sunshine State, but more often simply document the travails of the [substance]-addicted, mentally ill, and homeless.”
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Cousins By Birth Lovers By Choice?
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Florida Never Fails To Deliver
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Just A Little Too Hot To Kayak In Florida Today
BrunoVI 1 month ago (edited)
For all the idiots hating on Claudia, it's a legit question. That's not the STANDARD Florida license plate, and there is an actual ceiling to temperatures in Florida. It will get 98 degrees (38C) and 100% humidity, which will literally feel like a sauna. But believe it or not, it has NEVER hit 100 degrees in Miami. Texas, on the other hand, has reached 120 degrees (49C).
But let’s take the shenanigans of these Floridians in jest — which one of these stories was your favorite, Pandas? Share your best “Florida man” stories with us in the comments! And if you’d like to see more content about people doing ridiculous stuff, check out our previous publications about “Redneck Engineers” saving the day with their wild fixes and folks who hit new levels of cringe with their embarrassing behavior.
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One Of The Best "Only In Florida" Stories I've Seen In A While
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Florida Man Is Getting Braver Everyday
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Only In Florida
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Saw This Yesterday In Florida
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Of Course It's Florida
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You Can Never Out Redneck Florida
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Florida Man Executive At Panera
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Nothing To See Here. Just An Alligator Riding A Manatee. Welcome To Florida!
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Just An Alligator Chilling In Disney World, Florida
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I Am New To Florida. Is This Normal?
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The Things You See In Florida
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Parked The Car In The House So It’s Safe From Dorian. Not Today
Colleen Glim 1 month ago
I own something this small that doesn’t get over 40 kph and is intended for sidewalks and bike lanes. I see nothing wrong here
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Meanwhile, In Florida
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Florida Man In His Element. Maybe R/Trashyhot Crossover?
Robyn Hill 1 month ago
Ten bucks says he spent years griping about teens who wear baggy pants.
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Where The Florida Ladies At?
Elladine DesIsles 1 month ago
How can anyone who has lived in Florida for more than a few months not know how to spell hurricane?
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A Florida Judge Puts On A Quest 2 To Experience The Crime In First Person
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Florida Deputy Goes Viral After "Handcuffing" A Runaway Emu In Wild Bodycam Video
Janissary35680 1 month ago
I seriously doubt anybody could cuff a muṛder chicken. Not even Florida Man.
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Captured My Most True Florida Image This Morning
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What Car Is This??!$&?$$??$?$?$?$ Saw It In Florida
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Florida Man Holds Massive Clock On Flatbed
Nicole Weymann 1 month ago (edited)
"I got this!" said by Darwin award winners around the world, right before entering the competition. On top of that: there's no way that the clock will suffer LESS damage being transported upright rather than lying flat, properly secured and cushioned.
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My Neighbor Decorating Their Yard With Bottles Of Alcohol, Yes This Is Florida
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Florida
Robert Trebor 1 month ago
Orlando has locals trying to get home mixing with long hauls trying to get through mixing with bewildered tourists looking for mickey mouse all on one road. Terrifying.
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Megacon Orlando, Will Step On You For $5
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Its Raining A Little Bit In Florida... Thats A Bullshark In A Front Yard
Bored Jellyfish 1 month ago
Florida is flat. REALLY flat and barely above sea-level. They’ve created miles of canals and built a lot of houses along them, so this totally happens. Probably the result of a hurricane.
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Steak Prices In Florida Are Wild
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Wendy's Parking Lot, Niceville, FL. Breaking Bad 2: Florida Man Boogaloo
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Somewhere In Florida
#58
It's Lovebug Season In Florida
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Bear In My Backyard Here In Florida …
Toujin C'Thlu 1 month ago
Do bears in Florida hibernate? Because this one's clearly ready for it
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We Don't Need No Shoes To Go To Wal-Mart. Yes, This Is Florida
#62
A Toilet Is Worth A Thousand Words
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The Most Florida Thing I’ve Seen This Week
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Just A Relaxing Day In Florida
Bored Jellyfish 1 month ago
Is that the guy who has pet alligator that he feeds chocolate chip cookies and pizza to? Because that was an amazing story.
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Meanwhile In Florida
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Spotted A Confederate Spider-Man In Key West, Florida
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Welcome To Florida
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Saw This Lemur At A Local Grocery Store
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Just Florida Things
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Bored Jellyfish 1 month ago
This should be thing. Contact Marvel. On second thought, this might be more DC Comics.
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Bored Jellyfish 1 month ago
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Noelle 1 month ago
Claudia I mean no disrespect but why did you take it upon yourself to judge whether each entry was actually florida-
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