
Florida man jumped in ocean to avoid cops and giving his girlfriend his cellphone password! This story is so crazy and my mouth dropped when I saw the video. Where did this happen? Reports tell us that it happened in the waters near Key West which is about 7 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. Have you heard about this incident or seen the video? I know his girlfriend was embarrassed by the way he acted.
Florida Man Jumped In Ocean Trying To Avoid The Cops
The man who told police that his name was AJ was driving a boat that was not his. In addition to that neither he or his girlfriend had any identification on them at the time. As you can see in the video AJ also became agitated and asked the cops if they were just out on the waters trying to catch people for breaking the law. The cops said they were looking for another vessel but noticed that the couple had some violations.
The officers then noticed that AJ had a warrant. He became scared and asked what would happen if he were to jump in the water and swim away. The cops said that if he did that he would also be charged with resisting arrest. As he was arguing with the officers, his girlfriend was asking him for the password to his phone so that she could help him. She kept screaming it and told him that if he jumped in the ocean, that she was going to leave him. He did not want to give his girlfriend the password and jumped in the ocean!
He obviously did not swim fast enough because the cops eventually caught up with him. As they were slapping the handcuffs on him he was giving them a hard time. I would like to be updated on this story. If I hear more before you, please email me Babs@wild941.com
Underrated Florida Beaches That Are Filled with Beauty
Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and resorts. After all, Florida is the Sunshine State. But, if you're looking for some more underrated, and less busy, Florida beaches, then you also have some options. The major beaches are often filled with tourists, so finding some of the more underrated Florida beaches may be just what you need for a quiet getaway.
Most Underrated Florida Beaches to Visit
Before we get to the most underrated Florida beaches to visit, let's talk about the amazing water areas that Florida has to offer. Florida is one of the boating and fishing capitals of the world. As VisitFlorida.com points out, the state has more than 7,700 lakes, 11,000 miles of rivers, 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline and has been home to more than 900 world fishing records. That tops any other state or even country. How wild is to to think that Florida has created more fishing records than even any other country? It shows just how rich the state is when it comes to our water.
Florida also has more than 700 freshwater springs, and 27 are classified as first-magnitude springs, which is more than any other state. A few other special things about Florida is that John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on Key Largo was America's very first underwater state park. Also, the fishing village of Cedar Key is known for having the best clam chowder in America. So, if you have a craving for clam chowder, that's the place to go.
A separate article from VisitFlorida.com notes that Florida beaches are known for being very clear, but "it varies from week to week, and even from day to day depending on the amount of sunlight, the temperature, the amount of rainfall, the wind speed and direction, water currents and surf." They add that Florida has some very clear and beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and on the Atlantic Ocean. For clear water ost days, try "northwest Florida beaches in and around Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola; southwest Florida beaches on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key."
I love that fact that you can enjoy Florida beaches any time of the year. I mean, contrary to what people outside of the state think, it can get cold here in the winter. But, it's rarely too cold to sit on the beach with a sweatshirt on and watch the sunset. Read on for underrated Florida beaches to get on your radar.
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach still has a good amount of damage from the hurricane, but Margaritaville is open, so you'll find plenty to do there. Situated on Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach is one of the state's most underrated beaches. At Fort Myers Beach, you'll find beautiful, white-sand beaches and gorgeous sunsets.
Sarasota
Make sure to visit Siesta Key here, as well as Sarasota Gay Beach and Crescent Beach. Just south of Tampa Bay, Sarasota is a lovely beach town that is especially popular during the holidays. You'll find lots of local shopping opportunities here.
St. George Island State Park
St. George Island State Park is located on a barrier island fronting the legendary Apalachicola Bay. It's a great place to gaze at the stars. Note that starting March 1, 2025, the campground at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park will be closed for an expansion project.
Santa Rosa Beach
If you head to Santa Rosa Beach and want to find some really special, and secret, beaches, try Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. This beach town is less crowded than most, which makes it a low-key getaway.
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach is located on a 40-mile barrier island, Pensacola Beach, and has beautiful, translucent waters. It's a really small town, so it's much less crowded than other beaches. It's a hidden gem.
Discover Your Own New Favorite
If you don't want to go too far, do some digging and visit one of the closest beaches to you, that you haven't visited yet. This is one of my favorite things to do. Maybe you'll find a new favorite beach super close to home.








