It’s hard not to fall in love with some of the bizarre, outdated laws that still pepper our history books. There are tons of weird laws in Florida that really make you wonder about the story behind them. For instance, hearing the first of the illegal things in Florida that we mention will make you question just what in the heck was going on back then that a lawmaker would enact something like that. Too many beach musicals, perhaps? Take a look at these strange things that are illegal in Florida, or were at one time.

1. It is illegal to sing in public while wearing a bathing suit.
Flickr/mysweetiepiepie
Where do they come up with these?
2. Unmarried couples may not live together and commit “lewd acts.”
www.ChristianCrush.com via Flickr/Wyatt Fisher
This one would be difficult to enforce.
3. Stealing a horse is a crime punishable by hanging.
Flickr/Bill Gracey
We take our horses very seriously.
4. A husband is not allowed to kiss his wife's breasts.
Flickr Chris Yarzab
Another one that might be difficult to enforce.
5. Skateboarding without a license is illegal.
Flickr/David Goehring
I didn't even know you could get a license to skateboard.

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6. Men may not wear a strapless gown in public.
Flickr/Gregg O'Connell
So I guess this guy is okay?
7. Women who fall asleep under a hairdryer may be fined, as can the salon owner.
Flickr/Luca Volpi
Grandmas everywhere would be in big trouble if they followed through on this one.
8. Unmarried women are prohibited from parachuting on Sunday under possible punishment of arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
Flickr/MandaRose
Why is it okay for married women?
9. It is illegal to have sexual relations with a porcupine.
Flickr/AlexRK
Well, this one is just common sense, I hope.
10. The same parking fee for a vehicle must be paid for an elephant tied to a parking meter.
Flickr/Paul Williams
I wonder if this might be leftover from our days as the winter capital for the circus.

What do you think about these weird laws in Florida? Some sound a little outdated, right? Life in Florida sure can be interesting already, but what if you had to follow all of these strange laws? Well some of them you should still probably follow, especially if you have a pet porcupine…

If you are currently living in Florida make sure you brush up on current laws that could get you in trouble. And be sure to share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you have more fun facts about Florida that you want to share, make sure to shout those out, too!

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Marisa Roman | December 03, 2021

What are the weirdest things about Florida?

Beyond the weird laws we’ve outlined above, there are a few other strange things in Florida that might just blow your mind. For anyone looking to travel, we have some weird and wonderful roadside attractions in Florida that are well worth the trek. For instance, did you know the world’s largest alligator is located in Christmas, Florida?! Or how about the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee? These spots are about as weird as it gets. 

What unique words and phrases do people in Florida say?

These are some unique words and phrases people in Florida say on a daily basis. Like:

  • No see ums
  • Jit
  • We're parked in Goofy
  • Wicked Up

 

One of the best fun facts about Florida is that residents sometimes have their own language. There is a whole slew of words that Floridians use that out-of-towners might not understand. Part of growing up in Florida means recognizing that we’re a tad bit different from other state residents, especially when it comes to the lingo. For instance, some call it soda, but in Florida, some call it pop. Or if you’re about to order up gator tail, you know you’re going to get a deep-fried chunk of pure perfection. Or if you live in Florida you likely already know what a Pub sub is and it has nothing to do with a bar.

Do Floridians have any strange habits?

Floridians definitely have some strange habits. While there are many illegal things in Florida that the media seems to have fun covering, what about the strange habits that Florida residents are known for? Floridians are pretty stubborn when it comes to habits, but that’s only because we love our great state. For example, we like to bundle up when the temps dip below 60 degrees because that’s heckin’ cold! Or, how about the fact that we can wear flip-flops pretty much any time of year?

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