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A Florida senate candidate from the state's Libertarian Party has denied accusations from the former party chair that he's dismembered goats as part of his religion. 

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A Florida senate candidate from the state's Libertarian Party has denied accusations from the former party chair that he's dismembered goats as part of his religion. 

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Photo: Digital Zoo, Getty Images
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Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., started a nasty fight in Congress when he dared to call Texas "crazy." Perhaps the esteemed congressman should look to his constituency because if we're crazy, then Florida is clinically insane.  less
Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., started a nasty fight in Congress when he dared to call Texas "crazy." Perhaps the esteemed congressman should look to his constituency because if we're crazy, then Florida is ... more
Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP
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A Key West food runner wasn't quick enough to evade police in late January 2015. Police officers said Orion Jones, 20, was drunk at a nightclub and urinated on a waitress from atop a balcony.

Source: Miami Herald
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A Key West food runner wasn't quick enough to evade police in late January 2015. Police officers said Orion Jones, 20, was drunk at a nightclub and urinated on a waitress from atop a balcony.

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Photo: Key West Police Department
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In late January 2015, Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested Stewart McNeal, a failed doughnut store robber. McNeal had apparently tried to rob a Dunkin' Donuts at gunpoint, but was ignored by the store clerk. Upon his arrest, he told arresting officers he "wasn't very good at this robbery thing."

Source: Palm Beach Post
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In late January 2015, Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested Stewart McNeal, a failed doughnut store robber. McNeal had apparently tried to rob a Dunkin' Donuts at gunpoint, but was ignored by ... more
Photo: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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A night of Waka Flocka Flame led to tragedy of Waka Flocka proportions in Florida's Brevard County in late January 2015. Rodney Clay Patrick Jr., 22, acted out lyrics to the song "Bustin' at 'Em" and fatally shot his friend.

Source: NBC News
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A night of Waka Flocka Flame led to tragedy of Waka Flocka proportions in Florida's Brevard County in late January 2015. Rodney Clay Patrick Jr., 22, acted out lyrics to the song "Bustin' at 'Em" and fatally ... more
Photo: Brevard County Sheriff's Office
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A police chase was brought to an abrupt end by nap time, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Kevin Lee Barbour, 37, was running away from pursuing officers in Pensacola. He was later found snoring underneath a trailer.

Source: Pensacola News Journal
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A police chase was brought to an abrupt end by nap time, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Kevin Lee Barbour, 37, was running away from pursuing officers in Pensacola. He was later found ... more
Photo: Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
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Police in Florida say a Wal-Mart shopper denied slipping $35 worth of beef tongue into his pants, but the telltale tongue told a different story. 
Police in Florida say a Wal-Mart shopper denied slipping $35 worth of beef tongue into his pants, but the telltale tongue told a different story. 
Photo: Lisa Poole, STF
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In July, a Florida barber shop owner was accused of moonlighting as an illegal strip club operator on weekends. Police say they raided the shop and found a 17-year-old girl stripping inside and liquor being sold on the premises. less
In July, a Florida barber shop owner was accused of moonlighting as an illegal strip club operator on weekends. Police say they raided the shop and found a 17-year-old girl stripping inside and liquor being ... more
Photo: Online Dish, Newsfix
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Around mid-June 2014, Daytona Beach police say Alonzo Liverman attempted to exchange a salad for oral sex.. Unfortunately for him, the person he was bartering with was an undercover officer.
Around mid-June 2014, Daytona Beach police say Alonzo Liverman attempted to exchange a salad for oral sex.. Unfortunately for him, the person he was bartering with was an undercover officer.
Photo: Daytona Beach Police Department
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Crystal Metheney is her name but drugs weren't her game in May 2013. Metheney was arrested for throwing a hard object into a vehicle in Florida's Polk County, deputies say.
Crystal Metheney is her name but drugs weren't her game in May 2013. Metheney was arrested for throwing a hard object into a vehicle in Florida's Polk County, deputies say.
Photo: Polk County Sheriff's Office
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New Smyrna Beach's Robert Charles Kelley IV, 18, used his phone to capture video of his reckless driving. He hit four cars, and caused two wrecks. And then got arrested.
New Smyrna Beach's Robert Charles Kelley IV, 18, used his phone to capture video of his reckless driving. He hit four cars, and caused two wrecks. And then got arrested.
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Orlando's WFTV-TV reports a womanset fire to her boyfriend's car outside a Jacksonville McDonald's restaurant. The reason? He refused to buy her a McFlurry.
Orlando's WFTV-TV reports a womanset fire to her boyfriend's car outside a Jacksonville McDonald's restaurant. The reason? He refused to buy her a McFlurry.
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While James Olivos' crime of real estate fraud wasn't odd, his excuse for avoiding his prison sentence was. Months after being sentenced, Olivos contended his morbid obesity prevented him from going to prison.
While James Olivos' crime of real estate fraud wasn't odd, his excuse for avoiding his prison sentence was. Months after being sentenced, Olivos contended his morbid obesity prevented him from going to prison.
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In March 2014, Tampa Bay Police said Bernard Marsonek was seen having sex with a pit bull at his home. Neighbors told officers they yelled at Marsonek to stop but to no avail.
In March 2014, Tampa Bay Police said Bernard Marsonek was seen having sex with a pit bull at his home. Neighbors told officers they yelled at Marsonek to stop but to no avail.
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Stuart Police say Michael Moore, 61, was driving drunk along U.S. 1. When asked about where he was going, Moore said he was drinking at home and told his wife he was going to "drive it off."
Stuart Police say Michael Moore, 61, was driving drunk along U.S. 1. When asked about where he was going, Moore said he was drinking at home and told his wife he was going to "drive it off."
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Christine O'Keefe was charged with misdemeanor battery after deputies say she threw a used diaper at her daughter. Caldwell told deputies the fight began because her mother was drunk while taking care of her 2-year-old son. less
Christine O'Keefe was charged with misdemeanor battery after deputies say she threw a used diaper at her daughter. Caldwell told deputies the fight began because her mother was drunk while taking care of her ... more
Photo: PRN
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In March 2014, Gainesville Police reported a man was urinating on people at locations near the University of Florida campus. They are still looking for him.
In March 2014, Gainesville Police reported a man was urinating on people at locations near the University of Florida campus. They are still looking for him.
Photo: Doug Pensinger, Getty Images
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Coral Springs Police say a charter school teacher forced a student to clean a dirty urinal with his bare hands. She was charged with child battery.
Coral Springs Police say a charter school teacher forced a student to clean a dirty urinal with his bare hands. She was charged with child battery.
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In late 2013, Florida wildlife officials said a man tried to trade a live alligator for a 12-pack of beer at a Miami convenience store. The man received a citation and the alligator was released back into the wild. less
In late 2013, Florida wildlife officials said a man tried to trade a live alligator for a 12-pack of beer at a Miami convenience store. The man received a citation and the alligator was released back into the ... more
Photo: ERIC FEFERBERG, AFP/Getty Images
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Police had to arrest a 77-year-old man at Walmart after he fought with an elderly disabled man. The problem? The disabled man was in the express lane with too many items.
Police had to arrest a 77-year-old man at Walmart after he fought with an elderly disabled man. The problem? The disabled man was in the express lane with too many items.
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In 2011, Oneal Ron Morris was accused of posing as a doctor and administering illegal butt injections to her customers. Dubbed Florida's "Toxic Tush", police say she used super glue and Fix-a-Flat in the injections, causing painful injuries. less
In 2011, Oneal Ron Morris was accused of posing as a doctor and administering illegal butt injections to her customers. Dubbed Florida's "Toxic Tush", police say she used super glue and Fix-a-Flat in the ... more
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A McDonald's customer was arrested after reportedly stealing a $1 cup of soda from a Fla. restaurant.
A McDonald's customer was arrested after reportedly stealing a $1 cup of soda from a Fla. restaurant.
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Lawanda Lowery-Gale was arrested in 2012 for drunken driving. Police say she was on her way to a bar with her eight children in the van she was driving.
Lawanda Lowery-Gale was arrested in 2012 for drunken driving. Police say she was on her way to a bar with her eight children in the van she was driving.
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Andy Vincent Gatz was arrested after throwing Cheeze-It crackers at a woman during an Earth Day event. One of the crackers injured the woman's eye.
Andy Vincent Gatz was arrested after throwing Cheeze-It crackers at a woman during an Earth Day event. One of the crackers injured the woman's eye.
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In 2014, police say Melissa Bopp stabbed her fiance after he refused to take her to a liquor store. The pair was supposed to be married a week later.
In 2014, police say Melissa Bopp stabbed her fiance after he refused to take her to a liquor store. The pair was supposed to be married a week later.
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Ryan Lee Carroll's no Walter White, but that didn't stop deputies from thinking the "Breaking Bad" fan was following in his footsteps.
Ryan Lee Carroll's no Walter White, but that didn't stop deputies from thinking the "Breaking Bad" fan was following in his footsteps.
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Police arrested Harry Bruder after he sent a Facebook friend request to his ex-wife. In her and the police's defense, Bruder had a history of domestic abuse charges stemming from that marriage.
Police arrested Harry Bruder after he sent a Facebook friend request to his ex-wife. In her and the police's defense, Bruder had a history of domestic abuse charges stemming from that marriage.
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Everyone else may have been laughing, but not this Fla. reporter. While covering a story, Jean Price confronted the reporter and stole his vehicle, driving away before dumping the vehicle.
Everyone else may have been laughing, but not this Fla. reporter. While covering a story, Jean Price confronted the reporter and stole his vehicle, driving away before dumping the vehicle.
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A Fla. woman turned herself in after police received photos of her riding amanatee. Manatees are an endangered species.
A Fla. woman turned herself in after police received photos of her riding amanatee. Manatees are an endangered species.
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A suspected grifter was arrested after trying to pass himself off as Jermaine Jackson's son.
A suspected grifter was arrested after trying to pass himself off as Jermaine Jackson's son.
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Here’s a religious liberty case that no presidential candidate will be rushing down to defend.

The chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida has resigned to draw attention to Libertarian senate candidate, Augustus Sol Invictus, a man who has sacrificed a goat and drank its blood.

The candidate whose adopted name hearkens back to the Roman Empire follows an occult religion that endorses animal sacrifices. That little detail about Invictus, along with allegations that he’s racist, led to party chair Adrian Wyllie to resign Thursday.

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"I resigned to draw attention to this, as a protest," Wyllie told Politico. "I don't want anyone to think this guy represents Libertarians. He doesn't. Under the law, we can't keep him from the ballot.”

Wyllie accuses Invictus, an Orlando lawyer of course, of partaking in goat dismemberment as part of his Pagan religion called Thelema (founded by famed leader of the dark arts Aleister Crowley). He also said in a Facebook post that the senate candidate is racist and many of his followers are neo-Nazis and white supremacists.

Invictus denies the racism charges, writing on Facebook that his “string of Latina girlfirends” disproves the accusation. He said Wyllie’s accusations come from a paper he wrote in college that he’s since disavowed.

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And, after initially, denying the goat sacrifice, Invictus fessed up

"I did sacrifice a goat. I know that's probably a quibble in the mind of most Americans," he told the Associated Press. "I sacrificed an animal to the god of the wilderness ... Yes, I drank the goat's blood."That’s completely different. Sounds like the former party chair owes the occultist an apology."

The Pagan adherent also said he's been investigated by law enforcement, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals. He believes they're still watching him and that a great war is imminent. 

Still, he told the AP that he doesn't advocate violence, but "if the government is waging war on citizens, we as citizens have the right to self-defense on government." 

See the gallery above for the strangest, craziest stories out of Florida.