Just as COVID-19 seems to never want to give it up, the shenanigans of Florida Man (and Woman) continue to flourish… for better or worse.

If anything, 2021 has shown us that some things never change. As those of us who call Florida home know all too well, one unshakeable reality is the unending parade of classic headlines produced by residents of the one and only Sunshine State. And this past year was certainly no exception – definitely a year for the record books.

So, for the eighth year, Sachs Media has compiled its annual list of the top 10 stories detailing the baffling exploits of Florida Man, each with an original illustration.

What are you waiting for? We could all use a laugh after the year we’ve had!

1. Florida Man and Florida Woman attempt wedding at $5.7 million mansion they told friends was theirs. The real owner showed up on morning of wedding!

Read more about this story on dailymail.co.uk.

2. Florida Man whose pants caught fire during arson trial arrested on cocaine charge

Read more about this story on nbcmiami.com.

3. Florida Man rescued from giant floating hamster ball — again

Read more about this story on globalnews.ca.

4. Florida Man uses trash to capture alligator

Read more about this story on wfla.com.

5. Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida Man’s shark

Read more about this story on fox35orlando.com.

6. Florida Man drives airboat down city streets, knocking over trash cans while shooting off fireworks

Read more about this story on clickorlando.com.

7. Florida Man speeds about in leaf blower-powered vehicle

Read more about this story on abcnews.go.com.

8. Florida ‘witch’ swindled victims out of $100K by promising to cleanse their cash

Read more about this story on clickorlando.com.

9. Florida Man accused of trying to steal horses, riding them home “to set them free”

Read more about this story on clickorlando.com.

10. Florida Man pulls out ‘Dank Gummies’ instead of ID for deputies

Read more about this story on abc-7.com.

Original illustrations by Samuel Cartoons