The 'Florida man' cycle. A final explanation offered by the President of Florida's First Amendment Foundation: The popularity of the meme has encouraged the spread of new "Florida man" stories.

As disturbing details of a Florida man’s crimes against children and animals receive national attention, Florida's reputation as the home of bizarre crime cases is compounded. If you've been on ...

Florida has earned a reputation for being home to some colorful characters ... you’re going to end up with more crazy stuff.” Florida’s population stands at more than 21 million people.

LAUDERHILL, Fla. — On the scruffy, lonesome backside of a saffron-colored suburban mall, hard by a dark canal where iguanas are taking some sun, men are spooling out police tape.