As a long time resident of the state of Florida I’ve seen my share of ‘Florida Man…’ stories. Yes there’s lots of chatter on news websites and social media about the elusive Florida man, however I decided to create this site in an effort to gather, organize and curate some of the best of Florida Man if you will. Due to his poor decision making skills and risky behavior I simply refer to him as Floriduh Man.
Who Is Florida Man? – Florida man can’t be summarized in a simple description. I think of him as Florida’s misunderstood superhero. Is he faster than a speeding bullet? Not exactly but he can speed down the interstate while naked with a car full of alligators. Is he more powerful than a locomotive? Not quite, but what is powerful is his stench after he’s been drinking all night and passes out in the local dumpster behind Taco Bell.
Why Is There So Much Coverage Of Florida Man? – Most of Florida Man’s popularity can be traced back to Florida’s Sunshine Laws. The law was passed in 1991 and guarantees free public access to Florida’s government documents and proceedings, with a few exemptions. These documents include things like the daily booking report which is posted almost as soon as a person is booked into jail. Therefore journalists, media members and even regular folks like you and me have ready access to Florida Man’s shenanigans.
So sit back and enjoy perusing through some Florida Man stories on the site. Florida Man never gets old. He’s always finding new ways to challenge the laws. If you like what you see and want to help bring Florida Man to the masses, head on over to my Shop page where you can buy some Floriduh Man tshirts or coffee mugs.