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Florida Man Gets Arrested For Quitting Job

Author Richie Ortiz
I am not a psychic, but I bet I can tell you something you have thought about before. I’m not just talking about you either. I’m talking about EVERYONE. Every person here has thought about quitting their job. The only problem is none of us have the guts to actually do it. Everyone, except for one man in Orlando. He quit his job in such an epic way, it got him arrested.
 According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, they received a call from the company’s owner complaining about an employee. Police don’t typically take calls like this, but this call was from a company that transports inmates around the US. The call led to Joshua Pinquet being arrested shortly after. This 21-year-old was hired to transport 4 inmates to North Carolina. However, Pinquet had a change of heart in the middle of work that led him to call the owner and quit in the middle of his shift. The owner pleaded for Pinquet to complete transport, but he refused.
Deputies were dispatched to find the van. When they did,  they detained Pinquet and another employee who was texting the owner about everything that transpired. The 4 inmates were still secured in the van. Pinquet faces charges of larceny and five counts of kidnapping with no bond set.
Why was he arrested? Well, law enforcement says he didn’t just stop and wait for someone to relieve him. The detectives conducted interviews and learned Pinquet was supposed to stop at a location in Hickory with the inmates but had refused to stop and continued traveling Interstate 40 into Iredell County.
What’s the wildest way you have seen someone quit their job?

Source: Click Orlando

These Are The 10 Safest Neighborhoods In Orlando

Visiting Orlando sounds like a dream come true for most families especially if you’re going on vacation or moving there soon. It’s important you stay safe whether you are visiting for a short vacation or about to move to the area. Picking one of the safest neighborhoods while you stay in Orlando is a smart idea. Crime can be a problem in Orlando, Florida especially the right outside of the theme park areas. Orlando is rapidly growing and even though it’s known for its tourism it also delivers a lot of jobs in technology and aviation. Staying in one of the safest neighborhoods is an important part of research when moving. Landing  put together a list of the safest neighborhoods in Orlando so you feel good about your decision.

How To Stay Safe In Dangerous Neighborhoods In Orlando:

First and foremost, you need to prepare for the extremely hot weather. A lot of families come down to Florida and they have no idea how hot it can get and so quick. But don’t forget about the humidity. Plan accordingly so no one gets dehydrated or sunburnt. Although, Orlando might not be known as a dangerous city, the outside surrounding areas can be. Always be aware of your surroundings. Staying off your phone when walking and lowering your headphones and help greatly. If you stay near popular areas like Disney World or Universal Studios you’ll be just fine. These companies spend an enormous amount on security and usually take extensive measures to make sure everyone is safe. In general, the theme park areas have the lowest crime rates in the city.

The next tip goes for anywhere you might be traveling but leave expensive things at home. If you did travel with it using the safe in your hotel or AirBnB is a good idea instead of leaving it in your car or walking around with it. Lastly, knowing where you’re heading ahead of time and using your GPS will help you from taking a wrong turn into a bad neighborhood. All these things combined will go a long way in order to keep you safe and happy.

  • #10 Creative Village

    This is a brand-new area if that’s what you’re looking for in Orlando! And best of all the surrounding areas have been used to create a center for technology. The area is home to offices for the video game maker Electronic Arts and more fantastic companies.

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  • #9 Baldwin Park

    This is a planned community that is extremely picturesque. You can take bike rides along trails and visits to the area’s 200 acres of park space. There’s plenty of shady spots thanks to Lake Baldwin Park that’s also a sandy waterfront area.

    Breathtaking Orlando Wetlands Park During a Vibrant Sunrise in Central Florida USA

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  • #8 Audubon Park Garden District

    Towards the Winter Park area this is an affordable place that is known as a safe spot to move. There’s plenty of family things to do and is more secluded than other spots.

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  • #7 Celebration

    Disney created a beautiful town named Celebration. It’s a stunning community with many downtown parks, and homes in price ranges.

    Florida beach with beautiful waves and sea foam on the sand.

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  • #6 Curry Ford West

    This area offers wonderful storefronts for all your family needs and lovely neighborhoods. They have several different food halls, breweries, and lots of delicious places to eat located right after a lovely lake.

    Breathtaking Orlando Wetlands Park During a Vibrant Sunrise in Central Florida USA

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  • #5 Winter Park

    Like much or Orlando this area has always offered a warm area that Northerners can retreat to with their family. Although, this area is known for being more upscale and expensive you can still find apartments and bungalows to rent. If you’re a country club mom this place might be a dream come true for you.

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  • #4 Windermere

    This is one of the fastest growing communities in the Orlando area. Many streets are lined with leafy trees that have a mixture decade-old bungalows, flashy new mansions. It’s an odd mismatched middle-class home all next to one another.

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  • #3 Winter Garden

    This area is very budget-friendly and it great for people who love to take care of their health. They offer plenty of trails for running, walking and cyclists to ride.

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  • #2 South Eola District

    The Eola District has an urban vibe that incorporates family areas. Also, if you’re an animal lover they’re very dog friendly with lots of path and parks.

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  • #1 Lake Nona

    Located just outside of the Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona is a beautiful area right in Central Florida. This area is part of the City of Orlando and incorporates wellness plus technology that also offers a lot of health and fitness centers.

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Rich grew up in the Bronx, NY but moved to Tampa in 2006 to attend the University of Tampa. Even though he completed 4 years at the University for Sports Management, Ortiz realized his true passion for radio after taking a couple of classes to fulfill his communications minor and volunteering at UT's WUTT radio station as a sports director. Rich also worked at several clubs in Tampa as a host/promoter where he would meet and work alongside Davy Rolando, who would be the one who would help him get a job at WiLD 94.1. From there, Rich worked his way up from Promotions assistant to promotions coordinator, to eventually full-time on-air. Rich loves to write about his favorite Tampa food spots, concert reviews, and the WiLDest Florida man/woman stories.

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