Florida Santa on Motorcycle, Outruns Cops at 120 MPH
The Florida Santa always knows how to keep the holidays interesting. Over the weekend, a Florida man dressed as Santa Claus decided to trade in his sleigh for a souped-up motorcycle—and a heavy dose of adrenaline. Let’s just say this wasn’t your jolly ol’ St. Nick spreading holiday cheer.
According to WFTS, on Saturday night, around 9 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol spotted a white motorcycle with blue trim zooming down County Road 486. Behind the handlebars? None other than a guy decked out in a full Santa suit, riding like he had somewhere very important to be. The man was reportedly hitting speeds over 120 mph, weaving through traffic like it was a North Pole obstacle course.
A trooper managed to catch up to him at Brandywine Terrace and gave the universal “pull over” signal. And for a second, it looked like Florida Santa was about to cooperate, pulling into a gas station. But nah, this guy wasn’t ready to check his naughty list just yet. Instead, he gunned it and took off, leaving the trooper—and probably some stunned gas station customers—in his exhaust.
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The pursuit didn’t last long, though. By the time they hit County Road 491 and Black Diamond, Florida Santa had vanished into the night, faster than you can say “ho, ho, ho.” The trooper ended the chase, but not before the Florida Highway Patrol gave the internet a show. They even dropped a witty message on social media, hoping someone might recognize this renegade Kris Kringle.
As of now, the Florida Santa is still at large. If you spot a dude rocking a red suit and a need for speed, give the troopers a call. One thing’s for sure… This year, this Florida Santa’s making the “naughty” list.
Santa Shines In These 5 Holiday Movie Classics
When it comes to St. Nick, I’ve been a fan ever since I was a kid. He’s a holiday superhero! That’s why I love watching a good Santa movie at Christmas time. Santa movies have given us everything from heartwarming tales and even raunchy comedies. Some of these movies hit just right and become holiday classics, while others, wouldn’t even make it on the Hallmark channel. So let’s stick to the good stuff here. The ones that make you laugh, and hit you right in the feels.
First up, there’s just something hilarious about watching a regular guy get roped into being Santa and having absolutely no idea what he’s doing. Add in some elves and reindeer who are way too serious about their jobs, and boom, instant holiday movie gold. If you’ve ever wanted to see your dad bumble around trying to do something he’s not prepared for, there’s a movie for that, and it’s The Santa Clause.
Then, you’ve got the Christmas magic of Buddy the Elf. He’s not Santa himself, but he’s basically the spirit of Christmas in oversized tights. You can’t talk about Santa without mentioning how Buddy practically forces Christmas spirit onto everyone, even a grumpy Santa who acts more like he needs a nap than a sleigh ride. He kind of reminds me of my Buddy Booger. He drives you nuts, but you can’t help but love the guy.
Okay so let’s not forget about the classics, though. If you’re tired of the latest CGI movies, an old-school black-and-white movie might just hit the spot. Miracle on 34th Street is it. I used to watch this every year with my mom. She loves it. It’s that Christmas film that reminds you there’s still magic in the world, even if it’s hiding in a courtroom.
And I cant forget about Arthur Christmas! Oh the memories! I must of watched this movie EVERY day when my daughter was little. It’s a movie where Santa’s youngest kid, who looks like he couldn’t organize a sock drawer, goes full hero to deliver a single gift. He brings the kind of dedication we should all bring to holiday shopping.
Of course, not every holiday movie plays by the rules. Sometimes you need a Saint Nick who’s more grumpy than jolly, someone who’s better at downing drinks than handing out gifts. A movie like Bad Santa is perfect for those days when you need a laugh after the kids goes to bed.
My Top 5 Santa Movie Classics:
