Drunk Florida Man Lights His Own Shoe on Fire Because He was Cold
Nobody in Florida likes to be cold. When it gets a little chilly here in Fort Myers, it’s time for a sweatshirt or long sleeves. Maybe a light jacket. But that wasn’t good enough for drunk Florida Man Michael Dubberly. This 38-year-old guy decided to set his shoe ablaze to combat the chill. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well.
According to FOX35, it was on a chilly December night in Lady Lake. Dubberly, allegedly thought it was a stellar idea to start a fire in his shoe. Why? To keep warm, of course! The only issue was that he didn’t appoint a fire babysitter before passing out completely drunk-faced.
Luckily for him, Lady Lake’s finest rolled up onto the scene. There our drunk Florida man was passed out. Dubberly, out cold, dreaming who knows what, with his trusty shoe acting as the neighborhood’s newest heat source. The fire department? Nah, they don’t need a call. It’s just a shoe barbecue near the real estate office.
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Not only did Dubberly leave his flaming footwear unattended, but he also managed to surround himself with a few loyal cans of liquid courage. One can was empty, another half-full, and a third remained untouched. I mean drink responsibly, right?
Now the cops next move surprised absolutely no one… Dubberly was cuffed and stuffed into the back of a police car. Good job officers! Get this guy out of here! He’s a real “fire hazard.” Ya know?
In the end, Michael’s grand plan was to start a fire to stay warm, sip on a Mike’s Hard Lemonade tall boy, and enjoy the cozy warmth of a Florida night. Sure sounds nice when you’re a drunk Florida man… Still very stupid.
Now he’s inside the prestigious Lake County Jail. Dubberly will remain there until he pays a $1,000 bond. At least he’s warmer… And not on fire.
Sanibel Makes The Cut For Coziest Hygge Town In Florida
Baby it’s cold outside. We’ve had a nice burst of cool air this week with more to come throughout the season. It’s a time to cozy up under a blanket or by a fire. It’s not just about fuzzy blankets. There are towns around the state, the country and the world that have an unexplained cozy feel to them. It might not surprise you that quant little Sanibel makes the cut for coziest hygge town in Florida.
What the heck is “hygge”
It is a Danish concept pronounced hoo-guh. The term that encompasses feelings of comfort, contentment, and well-being. Simply, that sense of being and feeling cozy. MyDatingAdviser used hygge as a guide to assess 170 US towns. They used three key factors. First, the weather and things such as temperature and snowfall. Second, culinary delights which includes charming cafes and bakeries. Finally, the researchers looked at overall things to do.
“We’ve traveled across the state to unveil some of the warmest hygge towns in Florida, perfect for a winter getaway,” said Amy Harris, Editor-in-Chief at MyDatingAdviser.com. I encourage everyone to embrace the essence of hygge. Enjoy a leisurely stroll by the beach, indulge in local cuisine, immerse yourself in local culture, and create cherished memories with loved ones.”
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Find Florida’s best towns for getting that cozy feeling by scrolling down.
Coziest Florida town
No Florida cities or towns made the top 20 hygge spots in the nation. However, if you are looking for a cozy getaway outside of the Sunshine State, here are the top five in the nation according to this report:
- Stockholm, Wisconsin
- Stowe, Vermont
- Stanley, Idaho
- Ellicottville, New York
- Breckinridge, Colorado
You can find that complete list here. In the meantime, Sanibel ranks in the coziest Florida town list. There are seven others that made the cut if you want to take a hygge cozy road trip. Here they are:
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