As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to check in with Florida Man, who has been suspiciously quiet lately. Too quiet, perhaps…
In Lake City, Florida, authorities arrested a man later identified as 24-year-old Kobe Watkins, who allegedly entered a BJ’s Meat Market stark naked except for a mask. He also reportedly had a piece of cloth wrapped around his hand, and employees believed that he was attempting to conceal a weapon.
“Watkins broke into a cash box and took more than $1,000 from the store before he ran away,” reported WCJB.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office helped Lake City Police Department officers find the suspect, who was cuffed shortly after the alleged crime took place. Interestingly, police also found items that they suspect were involved in additional crimes from around the area, according to local reports.
The suspect was taken to the local hospital for a medical evaluation before being booked on several charges, including armed robbery, exposure of sexual organs, grand theft, and criminal mischief.
“Incidents like this are unsettling, but our officers responded quickly, secured the scene, and worked with our partners to identify and arrest the suspect. We appreciate the swift assistance from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the cooperation from the business employees that helped bring this to a safe resolution,” Chief of Police Gerald Butler said in a statement following the arrest.
It may not have exactly been the crime of the century, but X users had plenty to say:
They called in the local urologist to confirm the suspects identity
— Justin Dubin, MD (@justindubinmd) December 30, 2025
It’s not necessary to add the state. If the man is naked and stole something it’s assumed it’s happening in Florida
— MikeOooooh (@Odell_Michael) December 30, 2025
Finally someone is still taking COVID seriously
— KungFuDiscoSpy (@KungFuDiscoSpy) December 30, 2025
I can imagine what that lineup would look like!😳
— Alvin Knowlton (@Al_knowlton1776) December 30, 2025
It’s not THAT warm in Florida this time of year.
— American Assn of Retired Republicans ℠ (@aarr_org) December 30, 2025
Sometimes the memes write themselves…
— bill gates has killed more than Mao (@DarlaMckenna) December 30, 2025
dress for the occasion
— [Object object] (@StevenJBurns) December 30, 2025
He said this IS a meat market!
— UNION railroader (@metal_gear88) December 30, 2025
Rob out with your knob out.
— Coen Gehaat (@CoenGehaat) December 30, 2025
This is the most normal behavior seen in Florida Man in two decades. https://t.co/etWlITgOzA
— David P Deavel (@davidpdeavel) December 30, 2025
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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