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Florida Man Unleashes Destructive Fury On Walmart Using Stolen Excavator

Florida Man Unleashes Destructive Fury On Walmart Using Stolen Excavator
When I was a kid, I couldn't get enough of playing with toy bulldozers and excavators in my trusty sandbox. Those miniature construction toys were my ticket to endless adventures. But let me tell you, while I had a blast maneuvering those pint-sized diggers, the thought of trying my hand at a real-life excavator? Well, that's a whole different level of playtime I'd leave to the professionals... Something that someone should have told this Florida man.
According to a Gainesville Police Department Facebook post, a Florida, man decided he needed an excavator in his life! So this guy, whose identity remains a well-guarded secret (or maybe we're just too lazy to find out), decided it was high time to borrow a big ol' excavator... With the grace of a thousand bull elephants in a china shop! He made some destruction rather than construction!
The Florida Man hopped into his newfound construction vehicle and rumbled down SW 42nd Street. He was  like it was nobody's business! But where was he going?

Excavator Destruction:

Our Florida man's ultimate destination was not just any old place; it was the local Walmart. Forget parking lots. This guy bulldozed his way through the wall like he was Wreck-It Ralph. You see, when Florida Man goes shopping, he doesn't do it halfway. He brings his own door, or in this case, makes his own door.
Now, you might think the Walmart adventure was the climax of this epic tale, but not our Florida Man. This dude had more surprises up his sleeve, if he even wore sleeves that day. The adventurous excavator operator didn't stop at just one building... He decided to spice things up by crashing through a storage unit. Because why not? Storage units need a good dose of excitement, too.
Miraculously, no one was hurt in this wild escapade, which is a true testament to the resilience of Floridians who've seen it all. So, the next time you're having a boring day, just remember that somewhere in Florida, a man once stole an excavator, knocked down power lines, bulldozed his way into Walmart, and introduced a storage unit to a whole new world of adventure. What a way took keep life interesting!

Ranking All 21 Walmart Stores In Southwest Florida Best To Worst

In the heart of the everyday, tucked between the mundane and the magnificent, lies a place that defies all expectations: Walmart and I ranked all 21 Walmart stores in Southwest Florida Best to Worst.

Step through its automatic doors, and you'll find yourself in a world where shopping carts become bumper cars, fashion takes a turn towards the weird and you witness things so far out of the ordinary you wonder if you're seeing straight. I saw a meme the other day that is so fitting, particularly for me, for the Walmart on Fort Myers Beach that read "I think it would be great if Walmart added an upper level observation deck with a full bar." Truer words have never been spoken. And here in Southwest Florida, there are Walmart stores from Port Charlotte to Naples and everywhere in between.

I'm a big fan of Walmart, always have been. The fact that I can go get my groceries for the week, a new bathing suit and a ceiling fan all in one place is perfect. Big one-stop-shop kinda girl. But let's face it, the People of Walmart website doesn't exist for nothing. It's a place where "athleisure" meets "I-just-rolled-out-of-bed chic," and where mismatched socks are a fashion statement.

How I Created the Ranking of Walmart Stores in Southwest Florida:

There are 21 Walmart's in Southwest Florida. Let's face it- some Walmart's are just better than others. Whether they're cleaner, the customer service is better, one is newer than the other, etc. Because I haven't been to all of them, thanks to Google reviews, let's see where they rank.

1. Walmart Neighborhood Market- Cape Coral

2020 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Rating: 4.3

Number of Reviews: 1,861

Reviews like this put this store on top: "This place is nice and neatly organized! Very clean and staff is friendly" and "Osvaldo in the produce department went above the normal Walmart experience."

2. Walmart Supercenter- LaBelle

1951 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

Rating: 4.2

Number of Reviews: 3,186

Reviews like this put this store near the top: "I love this store, clean and well organized. The staff is always friendly and helpful."

3. Walmart Neighborhood Market- Fort Myers

9131 College Pkwy #101, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Rating: 4.2

Number of Reviews: 1,500

One reviewer said "love my Walmart neighborhood store. It’s just small enough where I can find everything quickly."

4. Walmart Neighborhood Market- Naples

5010 Airport-Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL 34105

Rating: 4.2

Number of Reviews: 983

One shopper said "I shop this store often for many reasons. It's clean, well stocked, everything is fresh. The managers
are great, employees are friendly and always go the extra mile to help you."

5. Walmart Supercenter- Port Charlotte

19100 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Rating: 4.1

Number of Reviews: 5,184

A raving review reads "Friendly helpful staff. Lots of check outs and self check outs. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and packaged well . Plenty of choices. Love the bakery. Lots of choices for "homemade" cookies, cakes, and rolls."

6. Walmart Supercenter- Fort Myers Beach

17105 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Rating: 4.1

Number of Reviews: 3,786

One shopper said "Store was very clean & well organized. Self check out was properly staffed & helped the process go smoothly."

7. Walmart Supercenter- Naples

11225 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34110

Rating: 4.1

Number of Reviews: 2,925

One reviewer is very passionate about one veggie in particular "Best artichokes available---- big, heavy globes."

8. Walmart Neighborhood Market- Cape Coral

505 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Rating: 4.1

Number of Reviews: 1,914

Sounds like the prices are the highlight "I absolutely love this Walmart and it actually has lower prices on some items than the Super Walmart."

9. Walmart Supercenter- Naples

5420 Juliet Blvd, Naples, FL 34109

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 4,607

Sounds like overall it's ok but "The only negative were the many large pallets of stock being unloaded throughout the store, making us detour many times."

10. Walmart Supercenter- Naples

9885 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34114

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 4,501

Maybe not the best, but one reviewer said "I would say that its a decent Walmart to go to it's not bad."

11. Walmart Supercenter- Port Charlotte

375 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33983

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 4,003

Sounds like overall, this Walmart isn't too bad " I found this Walmart to be in reasonably good shape. A few cart corrals needing attention and a few pieces of litter blowing around in the parking lot."

12. Walmart Supercenter- Estero

19975 S Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 3,602

I personally like this Walmart and one reviewer was particularly happy with the bakery "The lady who decorates cakes is AMAZING! The cupcakes looked so much better than I imagined, were delicious, fresh and the price was unbeatable! My party guests were amazed! I will be ordering all my party goods from this bakery from now on!"

13. Walmart Supercenter- Punta Gorda

5001 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 3,490

A rave review from one shopper "Found everything we needed and no issues at all. Very tidy need, orderly store. Service excellent. Best Walmart we've been to"

14. Walmart Supercenter- Naples

6650 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34114

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 2,939

Good to know! "Decent prices, one-stop shopping convenience."

15. Walmart Neighborhood Market- Cape Coral

3920 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Rating: 4.0

Number of Reviews: 1,796

One reviewer is especially happy with one department "The pharmacy is amazing, I think one of the best. They always go well beyond to help you."

16. Walmart Supercenter- Cape Coral

1619 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Rating: 3.9

Number of Reviews: 7,119

One shopper loves their toy selection "I love shopping for toys for my 7 yr old daughter and 6 yr old boy and not too mention collectibles for myself!!!"

17. Walmart Supercenter- Fort Myers

14821 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Rating: 3.9

Number of Reviews: 5,109

Something to keep in mind..."The only item I went in the store for was out of stock. I used the item finder in the store app. It showed “in stock”. I checked with an employee who scanned the shelf bar code and found it to say there should be 11 on hand. There were none to be found anywhere."

18. Walmart- Naples

3451 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112

Rating: 3.9

Number of Reviews: 3,000

One reviewer even prefers this over the "fancy" one"I shop at a Walmart in an upscale area in North Naples, but this Walmart is so much more organized and clean even though it is smaller."

19. Walmart Supercenter- Fort Myers

4770 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Rating: 3.8

Number of Reviews: 3,000

Uh oh "Only reason why this review gets any stars at all is because they have a decent selection of products inside. Parking lot situation is terrible."

20. Walmart Supercenter- North Fort Myers

545 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Rating: 3.8

Number of Reviews: 6,954

Cleanliness is important! "Always clean! Plenty of cashiers . They have a lot of inexpensive kids clothes."

21. Walmart Supercenter- Lehigh Acres

2523 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

Rating: 3.8

Number of Reviews: 5,739

Not the eggs! "I would definitely change the price of the eggs, I listen and watch people look at the price and say I don't want those devil eggs. Myself included. Come on Walmart you got to do better than that!!"

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