November 17, 2025 · Tallahassee, Florida
Florida Man Steals a Forklift, Uses It to Drag Away an ATM
88
/ 100
Florida Man score
Certified wild
Florida Man allegedly steals a forklift from a school and uses it to make off with an ATM.
Joshua Hidalgo, 38, allegedly stole a forklift from a Tallahassee school and drove it to a nearby business, where he used it to rip an ATM from a parking lot and haul it through town on a joyride. Officers caught up to him and arrested him after he tried to flee. He was charged with grand theft, trespassing on school grounds, and possession of burglary tools.
Score breakdown
Absurdity23/25
Humor21/25
Florida Factor16/20
Unexpectedness14/15
Headline Quality9/10
Source Quality5/5
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