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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWatch out! Living in Florida is dangerous.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-dangers-of-florida-pictures,0,1166280.photogalleryFlorida has a reputation for being one of the craziest states in the country and it's not without good reason. We're hit by hurricanes and tornadoes almost every summer, we have the title of being the lightning strike capital of the country and we've got a handful of crazy Florida men and women who've made major headlines. Even a relaxing day at the beach can turn wild if you're invaded by a brain-eating amoeba or impaled by a needlefish. Whether you're on land or in the sea, there's most likely something nearby that you should be wary of.
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Watch out! Living in Florida is dangerous. (Original Post)
mfcorey1
Aug 2013
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NRaleighLiberal
(60,018 posts)1. sinkholes. don't forget the sinkholes.
I visited my brother and mom there earlier this week and not far from them the earth swallowed a condo.
Wounded Bear
(58,696 posts)2. You left off the FGNs.....
Fucking gun nuts, that is.
leftyladyfrommo
(18,869 posts)3. Just like a Tim Dorsey novel.
His depiction of Florida is hilarious.
SwampG8r
(10,287 posts)5. dorsey is good for a laugh
Hiaasen actually hits closer to the bone though
both worked as reporters in major florida cities so they both use a lot of what has happened in their work
I am a transplant in 1959 married to a native and father of 3 natives
it isn't for everybody but those who it is for love it here
William769
(55,147 posts)4. Life's a Beach!
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,191 posts)6. And awesome.
Dangerous, crazy, awesome. We've got 'em all.