Florida Man With The Last Name “Florida” Goes On Crazy Crime Spree In Zephyrhills

So, we know about Florida Man stories, but not one where the last name of the man is actually “Florida”.

'Mr. Florida' accused of crime spree in Zephyrhills | @WFLAJeff reports https://t.co/dKn1MoPCyJ pic.twitter.com/bnGCLdJt6s

— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) May 31, 2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lawrence Franklin King Florida, that is his real name, allegedly broke into at least seven different businesses around Zephyrhills early Sunday morning. First, he got into a seafood restaurant and stole all the White Claws from their fridge and then threw them in a retention pond out back. After that, he went to a barbershop a few blocks away and stole a set of clippers then broke into another barbershop nearby and stole five more sets of clippers.

According to the police report, he then broke into a carpet store and then a café, where he took $800 in cash.  He also broke into a vet’s office, and then a separate business called Little Cat Rescue, where he stole a bunch of pain meds meant for animals. He finally went home around 5:30 in the morning, but before he was done, he stole his neighbor’s Ring camera off their door.  So they got an alert about it and called the cops. He eventually admitted to breaking into all of the businesses and walked cops through how he did it.  He’s facing multiple charges.

 

Some of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay

Here are some of our favorite places to visit within the city limits. Might also be good places to take your out of town guests, too!

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• Bayshore Boulevard

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  Nothing like a stroll or a bike ride along Bayshore Boulevard!

• Amalie Arena

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  The home of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions and where we get to rock out to our favorite music artists!

• Ybor City

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  Such a fun day trip to ride the trolley and stop at the Columbia Restaurant. for lunch.
• Columbia Restaurant

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  Did someone say Cuban Sandwich?

• Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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  Day or night, it's such a beautiful place. We always look forward to our annual event, Bark in the Park!

• Tampa Riverwalk

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  An extension of Bayshore Boulevard, we love talking a walk along the Riverwalk to go visit Armature Works!
• Raymond James Stadium

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  The new home of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, we can't wait for the season to begin or see one of our BIG country artists in concert here!

• Sparkman Wharf

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  Not only do they have some yummy food options (located in shipping containers - how cool?) but there are some great photo ops, too! Also, home to the area's first flower bar, Splitsville and JoToro.

• Armature Works & Heights Public Market

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  Lots of different food options to explore here, from sit down restaurants to walk-up counter service. Great for families or a date night. Cap off he night with a nice walk along the Riverwalk.
• Clearwater Beach

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  Perennially named one of the best beaches in the country!

• St. Pete Beach

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  Another beach that is in our backyard that is always on lists for the best in the U.S.

• The Straz Center

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  So many great Broadway shows to see at the Straz Center. You can take a class at the Patel Conservatory, too!
• ZooTampa

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  They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

• ZooTampa

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  ZooTampa is regularly recognized as one of the best zoos in America. They have also been featured on the show "Secrets of the Zoo."

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