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True stories, fake journalism, and the finest absurdity the 850 area code has to offer. New episodes every week.

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EP. 47WILDLIFE

Man Returns Live Alligator to Walmart

The most creative return policy abuse in Florida history. Bungee cord. Pool noodle. No receipt.

1 hr 12 min▶ PLAY
EP. 46POLITICS

The Raccoon Who Ran for City Council

He had a platform. He had supporters. He had rabies. A deep dive into Pensacola's most chaotic election season.

58 min▶ PLAY
EP. 45CRIME

Florida Man vs. The HOA: A Love Story

One man. One lawn flamingo. One homeowners association that made a very serious mistake.

1 hr 4 min▶ PLAY
EP. 44ECONOMY

The Scratch-Off Electric Bill Incident

He had $400 in scratch-offs. The electric company had a policy. Neither party was prepared for what happened next.

47 min▶ PLAY
EP. 43WILDLIFE

Manatee Spotted Wearing What Witnesses Describe as 'A Hat'

Three eyewitnesses. Zero photos. One very suspicious marine biologist. We investigate.

52 min▶ PLAY
EP. 42COURTS

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem: The Trial

When a local diner's dress code met a man with a constitutional argument and too much free time.

1 hr 8 min▶ PLAY

What Is 850 Florida Man?

We're a podcast and blog dedicated to the finest, most baffling, most deeply Florida stories from the 850 area code. Every week we dig up something that makes you say 'only in Florida' — then we make it worse. Hosted by two guys who grew up here and should probably know better.

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