Florida is full of crazy headlines and one Florida man was arrested after forgetting his stolen truck post-panhandling.
Florida Man is a character that can be found doing many different things. You may see him trying to share a Pub Sub with an alligator. Maybe throwing a hot dog at a police officer. Possibly even attacking a woman with a machete wearing nothing but a cowboy hat. Yes, those situations all happened. So you can never put anything past the Florida man.
In this most recent situation, one Florida man forgot something after panhandling. His stolen truck.
43-year-old Keith Bryant Taylor pulled into a construction supply store in Key Largo to try to make some money panhandling. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office was called to the store after the man showed up in a pickup truck and was asking customers for money. The Tampa Free Press reports he left the store, but also left the truck that happened to be stolen.
They caught up with Taylor shortly after. Deputies soon discovered that the truck had been reported stolen from Key West. They arrested this Florida man on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle and promptly booked him into the Monroe County Jail.
This Florida City Named One Of The Happiest Towns In America
I absolutely love living in the Sunshine State and one Florida city has been named one of the happiest towns in America.
Growing up in the cold north in Illinois, all I ever wanted to do was live in Florida. Since I've moved here to Fort Myers, I feel like I'm happier than I ever have been. No snow to shovel, no ice to scrape..can you tell I hate the cold? I love having things to do year-round, gorgeous beaches to enjoy and being able to be outside all the time brings me so much joy. Many people dream of living here. I always hear "you're so lucky to live in paradise." But really, it's not about luck at all. It's about making a decision, and doing it. And when you do, especially if you come here from a cold climate, you'll be happier too.
What makes a town the happiest?
Active lifestyle enthusiast magazine Outside wanted to find the happiest towns in America. They looked at things like outdoor access, affordability, safety and diversity among other things. They started with a list of 300 contenders and carefully narrowed it down to 15. One Florida city, not far from us here in Southwest Florida made the list of the happiest towns. While they're all very different and from different parts of the country, one thing they have in common are very happy residents.
The Happiest Towns in America (including a nearby Florida city): in alphabetical order
Anchorage, Alaska
Talk about a place with beautiful scenery. If getting outside and enjoying all the city has to offer is on your list, there's over 200 parks and over 500 miles of trails for cross-country skiing, hiking and dog mushing.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. The city often lands on lists for the best cities as well.
Cincinnati, Ohio
When it comes to being active, Cincinnati has lots of options. Bikers have a 2000+ mile Underground Railroad bike route plus a 4800 mile North Country National Scenic Trail to enjoy. Paddlers can kayak or canoe down the Little Miami River. The city also has over 350 parks and rec areas.
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick is located in the western part of the state, just an hour from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Every year, tall antique bikes take to the streets with their high-wheel bike race through town. Catoctin Mountain Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, and Gambrill State Park are right there too, perfect for hiking, backpacking and biking.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs is home to the world’s largest mineral hot-springs pool. Plus, lots of hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is home to Hershey Park and features a great art scene and 25 parks. The city was also ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the best place to live in PA and the second-best place to retire in America.
Hood River, Oregon
Hood River is located on the Columbia River Gorge about 30 miles north of Mount Hood. If you're looking for a place where you can do it all- windsurf, kiteboard, foil, mountain bike- this is your spot.
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is a big college town, but also offers lots to do, as it sits between two lakes and has more than 280 parks. Madison is also home to the largest farmers market in the country and offers lots of trails for hiking and biking. The Taste of Madison fest over Labor Day Weekend is a must-do too.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
It might be cold in the winter, but in the summer the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is booming! You'll also find a great performing arts community and a tasty culinary scene.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is such a magical city. I love the sounds of the music, the smell of the food and the history of the Big Easy.
Plano, Texas
If you want to be close to a big city, but not IN a big city, Plano is perfect for you. Being a suburb of Dallas, Plano takes pride in its parks. With 85 of them, many public swimming pools and water parks, nature preserves and sports fields, there's something for everyone.
Reno, Nevada
The Biggest Little City isn't just for gambling. Reno has lots of things to keep you active like a whitewater park, climbing gyms, a summer arts festival and craft breweries.
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is perfect for those who love the beach, sports, the arts, and being able to spend time outside year-round. Paddleboarding, fishing, museums and attractions like the African American Heritage Trail will keep you immersed in nature and culture.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is located just over 30 miles south of Seattle. You'll find over 40 miles of shoreline, over 100 parks, museums and waterways for paddling and whale watching.
Wilmington, Delaware
I've never been to Delaware, but I heard wonderful things in particular about Wilmington in the summer. Residents love the proximity to big cities like Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.. Wilmington is also very walkable with plenty of parks and a beautiful riverfront.