Our theatrical adventure Knee Deep draws a lot of inspiration from the bizarre news factory of Florida. Starting this week, we’re picking unusual news stories from the Sunshine State to showcase how truth can be so much stranger than fiction.
Florida man calls 911 for vodka
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/32169899/collier-mans-misuse-of-911-leaves-neighbors-perturbed#.V1rSM_krJhF
Florida teen leads police on ATV chase
http://www.local10.com/news/crime/suspect-on-atv-arrested-after-leading-police-on-chase-in-southwest-miami-dade
Florida man crushed to death by mushrooms
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-fatal-mushroom-accident-20160607-story.html
Florida man treads water for 20 hours before rescue
http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/us/florida-fisherman-rescued/
Dead cats plague Tampa bridge
http://www.tampabay.com/news/dead-cats-keep-showing-up-on-the-howard-frankland-bridge/2280855
Florida cops find corpse in gator’s mouth
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-alligator-body-mouth-florida-lakeland-20160607-story.html