Welcome to another wild day in the Sunshine State, where the adventures of Florida Man continues. April 5 brought us a trio of tales that range from the comical to the downright bizarre. Buckle up as we explore what Florida man did on April 5.
Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Florida man April 5 – The 15-Minute Free Man
Our first story introduces us to the short-lived freedom of Casey Michael Lewis, a 37-year-old Floridian who experienced a peculiar 15 minutes of liberty.
Freshly released from the St. Lucie County Detention Facility, where he faced grand theft charges, Lewis wasted no time before diving into his next adventure.
As if driven by an irresistible force, Lewis began wandering around the jail’s parking lot, displaying suspicious behavior that immediately caught the attention of authorities. Surveillance footage captured his curious adventures – checking car doors and even leisurely sitting inside a silver vehicle for two and a half minutes.
Caught red-handed, Lewis claimed innocence, insisting he was merely “waiting for his girlfriend.” However, the contents of a brown paper bag he handed over told a different story – an iPhone 7, packs of cigarettes, a lighter, a Visa bank debit card, a Florida driver’s license, and a wad of $547 in cash.
Lewis found himself promptly re-arrested on charges of burglary, grand larceny, and possession of stolen property.
Florida man April 5 – Machetes and Karaoke Chaos
In our next story, the spotlight turns to Travis Jordan, whose desire for an encore at Kennedy’s Lamp Post Tavern in Cape Canaveral took an unexpectedly violent turn. With bloodshot eyes and a strong scent of alcohol, Jordan’s dreams of singing another karaoke song turned into a nightmare.
Denied his musical moment, Jordan unleashed his frustration by pulling out a concealed machete. A female witness at the bar recounted the chaos, describing how Jordan’s displeasure escalated into a potential threat. Thankfully, she managed to persuade him to surrender the weapon, which she then discreetly hid while alerting law enforcement.
Jordan’s excuse for the machete? A claimed threat a few days earlier had left him feeling on edge, and he insisted on carrying the weapon for self-defense.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey injected a bit of humor into the situation, joking on Facebook, “Unfortunately, Jordan’s actions didn’t earn him another song on stage, but they did win him a trip to ‘Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge’ where every night is open mic night and he can sing any song he wants all night long!!”
Florida man April 5 – Luggage Theft Turned Fashion Show
Our final story introduces Mark Brienza, a Florida man who stole someone’s slothes from a luggage at a hotel and wore it.
Allegedly stumbling upon the luggage ticket at a Clearwater Beach restaurant, Brienza claimed the luggage as his own. However, the twist came when the victim spotted Brienza cycling away, adorned in some of their stolen clothes.
What started as a stylish heist turned into a grand theft charge as Clearwater police swiftly arrested Brienza.
Final Thoughts
April 5th in Florida once again showed the state’s unique brand of chaos.
If these tales left you scratching your head or chuckling, take a look at some of our other Florida man stories.
Share your own wacky Florida Man stories or request a birthday tale in the comments below, and brace yourself for more unexpected adventures from the land where predictability takes a back seat.