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Strange Days Indeed: All Hat, No Cattle

A nudist colony gets its zoning reviewed in Florida, an alligator is accused of theft, and a family sues their HOA over decorative stones. Just another week in the weird.

Staff Writer
05/07/2026 · Willows edition

In the Sunshine State, a zoning dispute has erupted at a nudist colony. The issue? Not the lack of attire, but rather, the proliferation of structures without permits. Apparently, bylaws about square footage are harder to ignore than exposure. At least everyone involved knows exactly where they stand.

Elsewhere, an alligator has been implicated in a bizarre case of grand theft. A local resident reported that their package, left on the porch, vanished without a trace. Security footage revealed the reptile making off with the goods – a pool toy shaped like an inflatable swan. I guess that answers 'who wore it better?'

And finally, a family in a gated community is locked in a bitter feud with their homeowners association. At issue? The aesthetic acceptability of river rocks used in their landscaping. The HOA claims the stones are “unsightly” and violate community standards. The family maintains they are merely expressing their constitutional right to decorate with geological detritus. It's a slippery slope.

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