A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
You’d think after the 1st, 2nd, even the 3rd time he’d learn his lesson, but a 57 year old Florida man was just arrested for the 75th time.
It’s not very often I’m impressed by the Florida Man and his antics, but this is just downright impressive in the worst way. On my list of to-do’s in life, getting arrested isn’t one of them. In fact, I hope I never see the inside of a jail cell, unless I’m going on a tour. Now, that’d be cool. But there are some career criminals out there, that just can’t stay away. Maybe they like the food? Maybe they like being on a first name basis with the guards? Or they just can’t seem to keep themselves out of trouble. And that seems to be the case with this guy, 57 year old Mark Brents.
A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
We don’t know that kind of trouble that Mark Brents has been in leading up to this point, but it’s clearly a long history if he’s been arrested 75 times. According to CBS12, this time Brents was involved in a scheme involving barcodes at Lowe’s stores in Hillsborough County and Clearwater. He was switching barcodes or scanning lower priced items. And this wasn’t the first time, sounds like he racked up over $4500 in merchandise over 10 different sprees. And not only was there fraud involved, but he also was posting the stolen items online!
When they caught up with him, he was driving a car with an improper tag and police also found that he was on probation for Felony Fleeing to Elude. I feel like if he’s been arrested 75 times, he’s constantly on probation for something.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says that not only has Brents been arrested 75 times, but he’s also been to prison 11 times all since 1985.
These Hurricane Supplies Are Tax Free Again
Batteries And Power Packs
When power goes out, batteries are essential for flashlights, radios and more. The sales tax is waved on AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6- volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, with a sales price of $50 or less. It’s a good time to grab a power pack or power bank at $60 or less.
Generators
Generators can be life savers, literally, in the days and weeks following a major storm. They help preserve food if the power goes out, help supply oxygen and other vital services. The sales tax is waved on generators costing up to $3000. Over that, you’ll need to pay.
Tarps And Kits
Tarps and similar waterproof sheeting is included. The price cap for these items is $100. In addition, sales tax is waved on items typically sold with tarps such as ground anchor or tie-down kits costing $100 or less.
Radios
Radios were crucial for communication and information following Hurricane Ian. Tax is waved on portable radios, two-way radios and weather-band radios. This does not mean you get to buy a new sound system tax free. Limits are $50 or less.
Lighting
This covers lighting as far as flashlights, lanterns and candles. These light sources can be powered by solar, by battery or gas and must be $40 and under to qualify.
Household Supplies
One of the things we learned from Hurricane Ian is the need for a few basic supplies such as bleach and laundry detergents. Also included in this section are items such as paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, soap, disinfectant, sanitizer, and sunscreen.
Food Storage Items
This includes coolers that are $60 and under as well as those reusable ice packs that come in at $20 or less. Experts advise keeping them on hand and full of ice when a storm is approaching.
Pet Supplies
This includes items you might need when evacuating with a pet. The list includes such thing as portable kennels or pet carries ($100 or less), pet beds ($40 or less), pet medications ($100 or less). In addition, you’ll be able to purchase items such as leashes, collars, waste disposal bags, food and more, all with price caps.
General Home Safety Items
This list includes items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors all costing $70 or less. House fires a are common after the power gets reconnected.
