The Weirdest Florida Stories We Found In January 2021
By Zuri Anderson
February 1, 2021
Florida can be a strange place, which means unusual things happening there aren't strange. While 2021 continues to be what some are calling a continuation of 2020, the Sunshine State had its fair share of weird in the first month of the new year. From underground tunnels and biting sharks to truck fires and grave robbing, here are the weirdest stories we found this month.
A man was on his way to work until he came across a toddler early in the morning. Turns out his parents and authorities were looking for the boy.
Underground tunnels in South Florida?
South Florida has traffic problems, and some officials are looking to alleviate that with underground tunnels. They even tapped Elon Musk and his Boring Company for potential ideas for such a project. Their plans, however, left both residents and experts scratching their heads.
Naked man steals and crashes patrol car
What started as a deputy helping a naked man quickly escalated.
Shark tries taking a bite out of a boat
While some friends were enjoying a fishing trip out on gulf waters, they had a surprise guest show up to the gathering.
A birthday surprise for everyone
An inmate got quite the present on his birthday: early release from jail in Miami-Dade County. The public learned, however, that he was let out by mistake. At the time, jail officials didn't know how it happened.
Country club home revealed to be alleged brothel
Authorities busted up an alleged brothel in a Jacksonville neighborhood. Where was it? A luxurious home tucked in the Deerwood Country Club, according to reports.
Giving deputies 'something to do'
Authorities got reports of an explosion in Crestview. When they arrived, it turns out a man allegedly wanted to "give himself a Christmas present" and give "deputies something to do," so he made his truck go up in flames.
Two men were taken into custody after authorities for allegedly robbing the graves of some veterans. When asked why they did it, one of the men said “the spirit is much stronger in a hero."
Photo: Getty Images, Miami-Dade Corrections, Polk County Sheriff's Office