Dueling Billboards, Stolen Identity, Pokémon Go Leads to Arrest: Weird Florida

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the stranger stories that have had people talking over the past few weeks:

Scream-A-Geddon Scarier Than the 2016 Election?

Tampa Bay area motorists who travel Interstate 275 northbound may have noticed two familiar faces staring down at them. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton get top billing on side-by-side billboards that proclaim Pasco County’s Scream-A-Geddon is scarier than either presidential candidate.

Pokémon Doh! Sarasota Player Busted with Cocaine, Pot, Xanax, Hash Oil, Deputies Say

It’s unclear if a Sarasota man managed to capture any Pokémon during an early Monday morning trip to Urfer Park, but deputies say they snagged a big catch.

Oops! Burglar Left Wallet Behind on State Senator’s Property, Deputies Say

A Thursday morning burglary on property owned by State Sen. Wilton Simpson practically solved itself. That’s according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, whose deputies say the accused thief left a pretty big clue behind at the scene: his wallet.

Man Created 3 Facebook Accounts to Cyberstalk Estranged Wife: Sheriff

A 31-year-old Port Richey man faces cyberstalking charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say he established three Facebook accounts to “belittle and harass” his estranged wife.

Man Charged After Crashing His Jeep Into the Bay, Leaving the Car Underwater

A 21-year-old St. Petersburg man is facing multiple charges after he left his Jeep Liberty at the bottom of the South Pasadena marina, after crashing into the water while texting.

Hillary Clinton Behind Bars in Florida Yard Display

Just in time for presidential debate season, a Cape Coral resident has taken a very visible stand against a candidate in the upcoming election. In fact, it seems this person would like to see Democrat Hillary Clinton behind bars.

Dad Intentionally Hit Elderly School Volunteer with Car: Deputies

A 34-year-old father faces aggravated battery charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say he intentionally hit an elderly school volunteer with his 2006 Cadillac CTS Tuesday morning.

Kia Salesman Was Fugitive Posing as Girlfriend’s Ex: Cops

An elaborate scheme to outfox law enforcement and outrun an arrest warrant came crashing down on a New Port Richey man earlier this week, according to police.

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