Craigslist Ad for Crack Leads Florida Cops Straight to Buyer

Craigslist is sometimes known for its strange ads, but this one takes the cake, or in this case, the eight ball. A Florida man decided to post online that he was "new to the area" and on the hunt for crack or ice. Oh, he found the "hookup," but it wasn't what he expected.

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office wasn’t about to let that slide. According to FOX13, Investigators saw the post, went undercover as sellers, and set up a meeting with the man behind the keyboard, Anthony Mata. Mata wasted no time haggling, agreeing to buy $80 worth of meth. Smooth move, right?

When the time came, Mata showed up, ready to do business. But instead of a quick transaction, he got himself a front-row seat to a police takedown. Deputies jumped in right after the cash and drugs changed hands, putting an end to his brief adventure into Florida’s drug scene.

Turns out Mata didn’t roll solo, either. His buddy, Stephen Hornsby, was there too, playing backup. Both men ended up in cuffs too. Mata busted for buying meth and misusing his phone to make it all happen, and Hornsby for helping out.

This little Craigslist escapade just shows that some ads should stay in the drafts dude. I mean, what did Mata think was going to happen? Craigslist isn’t the secret door to the dope underworld! It’s where you get secondhand couches and sketchy job offers, not drugs!

Mata and Hornsby now have a different kind of ad to look forward to.. Their mugshots and charges making headlines! Hopefully, they’ll think twice before trying to negotiate deals on the world’s least anonymous type of marketplace again. Remember guys… If you're going to play stupid games, be ready for the stupid prizes.

The state of Florida is known around the world for its beautiful beaches and exciting theme parks. It's also known for having some free-spirited (OK crazy) people. Want to see some? Here are 5 ridiculous Florida Man videos for TikTok Tuesday.

The so-called Florida Man has become synonymous with the people whose judgement and activities are, at the very least, questionable. The Urban Dictionary describes the term Florida Man as "A type of man whose behaviour is idiotic but people laugh it off because they are from Florida."

Find more in-depth descriptions and even examples in the Urban Dictionary here.

The term has taken on a life of its own. Just recently, the first Florida Man Games were held. There were all kinds of outrageous competitions.

OMGitswicks has amassed a huge following on several social media platforms for his Florida humor. He is actually from Southwest Florida and quite often pokes fun at the "Florida Man". Here is an example of one of his "Only in Florida" posts.

If you don’t have a TikTok account, don’t worry. I’ve made it easy to view the videos by taking these links from mine. Simply scroll down and watch from this post.

Some are edgy but they are still office friendly. If you share with you kids, make sure to remind them these are things they probably should NOT do.

This is a perfect example of a Florida Man video. This guy is having fun during a live broadcast. I love hearing the crowd response. They knew it was going to happen and couldn't wait for it. It evokes the response...So Florida.

This is hilarious and brilliant at the same time. If you live on a golf course or are a golfer in one of these communities, you will especially appreciate this. 

This might not be a typical Florida Man video, but the guy in it is a good representation of one. Plus, it was so funny I just had to post it. Nice Mullet. 

No, this is not a crazy road rage video. But you have to admit driving in Florida is always an adventure. You never know what you are going to see. Like this....

Alligators figure prominently in Florida Man videos. I did not want to post anyone doing stupid things like touching or jumping on the back of an alligator. But this one was unique. The Gator acts like a cat or dog here.