Photos of Florida and Its People On Their Own Planet
Florida has always followed its own rules, but sometimes it feels like the state exists on another planet. Visitors often encounter alligators casually crossing streets or residents taking selfies with wild animals in unexpected places.
The Sunshine State is full of surprises. From spontaneous parades and eccentric fashion to unusual contests and local traditions, everyday life mixes the absurd with the ordinary. Each moment seems stranger than the last yet somehow completely normal to those who live there, creating stories worth remembering forever.
Life in this planet is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Every corner holds a new surprise that makes Florida unforgettable and endlessly fascinating.
Political Crab Message
Blue crab displays a political message written on its shell.
Unexpected Offering
Man in water holds a dildo near an approaching alligator.
Stripped-Down Car
Car, missing panels, shows a man sitting inside at a gas station.
Floating Alligator
Medium alligator rests on an inflatable air mattress in a river.
Bicycle Superman
Superman-costumed man rides a bicycle on the side of a street.
Zebra Crossing
Horse painted like a zebra is ridden across a street with dog following.
Girl and Giant Alligator
Young girl sits near a large alligator with mouth open.
Governor and Opossum
Jeb Bush observes an opossum being held at a festival.
Floating Lawn Mower
Lawn mower floats across shallow water while its rider holds a drink.
Pirate Dog
Small dog wears pirate patch, sunglasses, and Mardi Gras beads.
Joke Seller for Beer
Sidewalk scene shows a man selling dirty jokes for one dollar.
Colorful Ice Cream Truck
Posters of ice cream with cartoon characters cover the side of a truck, drawing attention.
Family DNA Sign
Handmade sign requests money for a DNA test.
Flooded Street Wakesurf
Street flooded with water hosts a wakesurf rider pulled by a truck.
Sun in Rain
Sunlight shines through a localized rainstorm visible from an airplane window.
Night with Open Jaws
Four people stand next to a large alligator with open jaws at night.
Pool Alligator Lift
Backyard pool holds a man lifting a medium alligator above his head.
Historic Alligator Ride
Little girl sits astride a big alligator with a harness securing its mouth.
Patriotic Lean
On a lawn, a man leans forward holding a large American flag.
Asphalt Jet Ski
Wheels attached to a jet ski allow it to move down a suburban street.
Truck Pontoon
Three men fish on a floating platform made from a truck cab and bed.