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A naked Florida man is facing charges after he was accused of causing a disturbance outside a local Walmart.

Early in the morning on October 8, a man was reportedly running around the parking lot at a Lake City Walmart and chasing the employees around. People began calling the authorities to report the man, who was described as behaving erratically. Officers from the Lake City Police Department went to the location to investigate, and when they arrived, the people who said they were witnesses told them the man, who was not wearing any clothing, ran in the direction of a nearby wooded area after chasing the workers.

The officers began searching for the suspect, and when they looked in the area the witnesses said he ran, they found a man on his hands and knees in the woods. They believed he was the person from the parking lot, and the police said he seemed upset, paranoid, and mostly stayed quiet when they tried to talk to him. When he did speak, the man reportedly responded in a way the officers could understand.

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A Florida man was arrested last weekend after being accused of whipping and hitting his daughter because she did not want to go to church.

On the morning of September 28, a 63-year-old man and his minor daughter reportedly had a violent encounter in the Miami Gardens home where they reside with relatives. The incident allegedly occurred after the man went into the girl’s room and tried to insist that she get up and attend church, but she would not go. He reportedly became angry, and after allegedly punching her, it was believed that he hit her with an electrical cord. According to reports, the girl went into the yard and called the authorities. Her father also called 911 regarding the incident.

Officers went to the residence to investigate, and they reported that they went into the yard to talk to the girl. They noted that she had a cut on her arm, and she told them it was caused by her father striking her with the cord. When her father talked to the police, he reportedly said his daughter made him mad because she would not get out of bed and go to church.

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A Florida man was hospitalized for several injuries after a group of teenagers reportedly attacked him because they believed he had bothered their autistic friend.

Late in the evening on May 5, a 35-year-old man from Mulberry was chatting with someone at a local car wash when four allegedly aggressive young men walked up to him. The girlfriend of one of the men recorded a video using her cell phone as they reportedly kicked and punched the man until he had a broken jaw, a broken nose, and cuts and swelling all over his body. According to reports, he was left unconscious.

When the man regained consciousness, he walked home, but did not initially want to call the police because he was on probation and had been drinking. His wife notified the authorities, and the alleged victim was admitted to intensive care at the hospital for his severe injuries. A few days later, a sheriff’s deputy talked to him about the incident, and he told them his attackers accused him of bothering their autistic friend.

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A Florida man with a felony criminal history is facing several charges after the police interacted with him during a traffic stop and accused him of driving with firearms while intoxicated, when he had a baby in the vehicle.

On May 2, a man from Palm Coast was driving locally in an SUV with two passengers: a woman and an 8-month-old. The SUV caught the attention of another motorist, who believed they saw the driver holding guns. They did not think the firearms were being used to harm anyone, but they notified the authorities to let them know about the situation.

Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office went to the area where the caller reported seeing the SUV, and they quickly located it. They reported that the vehicle was being operated erratically, and they pulled over the driver. When they looked inside, they allegedly found two guns, ammunition, and a drink believed to be an alcoholic beverage. According to reports, the man, who was found to have several prior felony arrests, did not perform well on the roadside sobriety tests.

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A Florida man was arrested after the police reportedly found him behind the wheel with a BAC over six times the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle.

On January 7, a man was in Haines City sitting in a vehicle when someone spotted him and thought he looked like he might need help. They notified the authorities, and an officer from the Haines City Police Department who was on patrol nearby went to the scene to investigate the report. When they arrived and approached the car, the officer reported that it was running, and the man was unresponsive when he tried to wake him up.

According to reports, the man had his foot on the brake, and the car was reportedly in gear. After quickly blocking the car with his police vehicle, the officer entered the man’s vehicle and turned off the ignition. When he looked around the car, the officer allegedly found 12 empty wine bottles.

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A Florida man suspected of driving while intoxicated is facing charges after he allegedly told the police he drank several beers before getting behind the wheel.

Late in the evening on January 1, a 60-year-old man from Eustice was driving his Chevrolet Traverse locally when he was pulled over for allegedly failing to leave enough space between his truck and the vehicle in front of him. It was believed that he might be intoxicated, and an officer from the Florida Highway Patrol headed to the scene to assist.

When he arrived and interacted with the driver, who was reportedly slurring his words, he reported that he also smelled alcohol, which gave him the impression that the man had been drinking. He asked the man for his driver’s license, and things reportedly took an unusual turn. According to reports, instead of giving him the card, the man reached out and requested that the officer hold his hand. The driver also said he was not sure why he was pulled over. The officer asked whether the man had anything to drink before driving, and he allegedly said he had a few beers six to seven hours prior to getting in the vehicle.

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A Florida man and his teenage stepson are facing multiple charges after allegedly becoming violent and shooting at people assisting a woman who crashed on a motorcycle.

Early in the morning on New Year’s Day, a woman was in a minor accident while riding a motorcycle close to her residence. Her friends were nearby when the incident occurred, and they ran over to help her. A 56-year-old man and his stepson were in a nearby home, and they heard the crash. According to reports, instead of joining those assisting the woman, they went outside and became confrontational and violent.

After approaching and yelling at the group, the man allegedly slapped a woman across the face with a flip flop, punched a second woman, and hit a man in the mouth. The teen reportedly had a handgun and allegedly began shooting in the direction of the same man when his stepfather reportedly told him to do so. None of the bullets hit the individuals, who immediately ran away.

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A barking dog was credited with helping to prevent a Florida man from allegedly trying to abduct a 3-year-old boy who was playing in the backyard of his foster family’s residence.

On the afternoon of December 27, a 3-year-old boy was playing in his backyard while his foster mother was inside the house. According to reports, a man who was walking past the St. Petersburg home opened the gate and approached the child. The stranger allegedly grabbed the toddler and tried to pick him up. The family dog began barking loudly, and the youngster’s foster mother went outside to see what caused it. She reportedly spotted the alleged intruder, and she was able to chase him away.

The authorities found out about the incident, and officers from the St. Petersburg Police Department located a man nearby that they believed was the suspect. He was identified as a 36-year-old local who is currently without permanent housing, and it was reported that he has been arrested multiple times since 2007. The police collected and reviewed surveillance video that reportedly showed the same individual going into the backyard where the youngster was playing. When talking to the authorities about the situation, the man allegedly told them that he was the person who went into the yard.

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A Florida man is facing multiple charges for allegedly fleeing after causing a car crash and then smashing into a police vehicle in an alleged attempt to get away.

Early in the morning on December 3, a man was driving in Tallahassee. When he was close to an intersection he allegedly crashed into another automobile. Two people in the damaged car were injured, and the man reportedly took off immediately after the accident. When the authorities learned about the situation, officers from the Tallahassee Police Department went to the scene. They set out to find the suspect and they saw him driving close to the accident site. When they attempted to pull him over, the man reportedly crashed into a curb before trying to drive away.

Police cars were parked around the suspect’s car to prevent him from leaving, but he reportedly stepped on the gas and hit an officer’s vehicle. When they interacted with him, the police reported that they believed he was driving under the influence.

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A Florida man is facing felony charges after reportedly pretending to be Elon Musk in an alleged scheme that allowed him to steal at least $250,000 from an elderly woman.

According to reports, in 2023, a 74-year-old woman from Texas started getting messages on Facebook from someone who claimed to be Elon Musk. After a while, the person she was chatting with convinced her she was, in fact, corresponding with the tech billionaire. The account holder or holders began giving her promises that she would make $55 billion if she invested money in their businesses. The woman decided she would like to accept the offer, and, over time, she transferred a total of $250,000 to multiple bank accounts.

The authorities in Texas were made aware of the situation and they opened an investigation. They talked to the alleged victim’s husband, and he said his wife transferred $600,000 total for the faux investments. The police were able to trace the bank activity, and they learned that $250,000 of the money was sent to personal and business accounts held by a 56-year-old man from Bradenton, Florida. They contacted the authorities in Florida about the situation, and officers from the Bradenton Police Department went to the man’s home with a warrant.

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