Florida Man Weekly Roundup: 34 White Claws, an 85-Year-Old Street Racer & a Publix Chicken Kicker — June 19, 2026

Another week, another round of headlines that could only come from the Sunshine State. 🌴☀️ Florida Man has been busy this week — and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. From a record-setting White Claw collection to an 85-year-old street racer, here are the stories that made us proud (and a little confused) to call Florida home.

🍻 34 White Claws and a Need for Speed

When Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over a Honda Civic doing 90+ mph on I-75 near Wesley Chapel, they probably expected to find one or two open containers. What they found instead was 34 open White Claw cans riding shotgun on the passenger seat.

Conor William Parady, 34 — yes, the same number as the cans — was "heavily intoxicated" with a BAC of 0.117 and was promptly booked into the Pasco County Jail on DUI charges. The math works out to roughly one White Claw per year of life, which is either impressive dedication or the worst drinking game ever invented. Ain't no laws when you're a Florida Man with Claws. 🐊🥤

Source: CBS News Miami

🏎️ Grandpa's Got a Lead Foot (And He's Not Slowing Down)

Down in Leesburg, Lake County deputies clocked an unlikely pair of speed demons tearing down U.S. 27 well past midnight. In one lane: 85-year-old William Bosworth doing 110 mph in a gray Nissan sports car. In the other: 57-year-old Philip Signorino pushing 125 mph in a red Corvette.

Both were arrested for racing on a highway and dangerous excessive speeding. But the real cherry on top? After arriving at the jail, Signorino reportedly referred to himself as "the driver of the one that won — the Corvette." 🏁 Legend behavior. We don't condone it, but we absolutely respect the competitive spirit. Bosworth, if you're reading this: you've still got it, king.

Source: Click Orlando

🔪🐔 Publix Stalker Also Attacks Local Chickens

Florida Man took his weekly Publix trip to a whole new level in Marathon this week. John Paul Roberts, 50, was arrested after customers reported that he was making intense eye contact, then following them around the store — and even out to their cars — while carrying a sheathed knife.

One customer literally ran from the store, and Roberts kept following. But the weirdest part? He was also spotted outside kicking and swatting at the local chickens roaming the parking lot. (If you've been to the Keys, you know those chickens run the place.)

Roberts was charged with stalking, disturbing the peace, and obstruction after refusing to identify himself to deputies. The chickens are reportedly pressing their own charges. 🐓

Source: CBS News Miami

🚴 Teen Bikes 450 Miles from Jacksonville to the Keys — Then Disappears

In what might be the most wholesome Florida Man origin story of the year, 18-year-old Jasper Frohock left his Jacksonville home on a solo bicycle trip all the way down to the Florida Keys. He was biking several miles each day, camping in a tent, and stopping at parks along the route. Classic adventure stuff.

Then he went off the grid. Family reported him missing on June 15 after he was last seen in Fort Pierce. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office put out the call, and just two days later, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office found him — safe and sound in the Keys, exactly where he said he'd be. 🎉

Sometimes Florida Man isn't causing chaos. Sometimes he's just a kid on a bike, chasing the sunset to Key West. We love to see it.

Source: CBS News Miami

🍦 Only in Florida: The Ice Cream Truck That Floats

We're ending this week on a high note with the most Florida business idea we've ever seen. A family-owned operation called Tropicool Ice Cream has been cruising through Sarasota Bay in a boat designed to look exactly like an ice cream truck — and yes, it actually sells ice cream, drinks, and snacks to boaters on the water.

The floating ice cream truck went viral after video of it speeding across the bay hit social media, with everyone agreeing: "Only in Florida." 🍦🚤 Honestly, this is peak Florida innovation. Why wait for the ice cream truck to come down your street when you can flag one down from your boat?

Source: ABC 7 Chicago / Facebook

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