{"id":65131,"date":"2026-04-23T18:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65131"},"modified":"2026-04-23T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:11:21","slug":"a-florida-woman-made-waves-after-she-claimed-she-only-drank-while-stopped-at-red-lights-and-stop-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/23\/a-florida-woman-made-waves-after-she-claimed-she-only-drank-while-stopped-at-red-lights-and-stop-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Florida woman made waves after she claimed she only drank while stopped at red lights and stop signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Florida woman made waves after she claimed she only drank while stopped at red lights and stop signs\u2014never while driving. While her reasoning may be questionable, it\u2019s a reminder that life in Florida is rarely dull. From magical sunsets to outrageous stories, it seems that every day brings something new to talk about. The Sunshine State keeps surprising us with its odd but fascinating tales.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"65534f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"329\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-23T180809.706.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65132 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #65534f; aspect-ratio:1.300987935784174;width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-23T180809.706.webp 428w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-23T180809.706-300x231.webp 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some visitors come to Florida to relax and enjoy nature, others find themselves caught up in the quirky happenings that make this state unforgettable. If you thought you\u2019d seen it all, Florida will always have a way of showing you something you never expected. The uniqueness of this place is reflected not just in its scenery, but in its people too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve all heard strange stories from Florida, and this one definitely fits the bill. While it might sound hard to believe, it adds to the charm of the state. From incredible wildlife to unpredictable characters, Florida is a place where even the weirdest stories are just part of the adventure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Florida woman made waves after she claimed she only drank while stopped at red lights and stop signs\u2014never while driving. 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