Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Florida Man Dubbed 'Rocket Man' Pulled Over on Interstate After Multiple Drivers Report a Truck Loaded With Missiles — They Were Plastic Replicas for Shows, Troopers Took a Selfie With Him

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Florida Man Dubbed 'Rocket Man' Pulled Over on Interstate After Multiple Drivers Report a Truck Loaded With Missiles — They Were Plastic Replicas for Shows, Troopers Took a Selfie With Him

“Florida Highway Patrol pulled over a pickup truck near Plant City after multiple drivers reported missiles on board. The 'missiles' turned out to be harmless plastic replicas for shows, but not before the bomb squad was called — and troopers took a selfie with the driver, dubbing him 'Rocket Man.'”

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The most bewildering news often comes from situations where multiple unlikely events align perfectly. While the weirdness score is more modest, the story still offers a fascinating glimpse into life's unexpected moments.

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2CommentShare storySharetopics: FloridaRocket ManFlorida Highway PatrolMissilesTruckInterstate 4Plant CityTransportation safetyPLANT CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Tampa had its hands full this Sunday when drivers on Interstate 4 called in about a rather unusual sighting: a truck decked out with missiles.

As FHP reported, Florida Man A.K.A. Rocket Man was intercepted by Troopers on SR-39 near Plant City.

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After the troopers approached the truck, it was discovered that the so-called missiles were actually just plastic devices meant for shows and events.

READ THE COMMENTS (2)All was concluded to be safe, but FHP said they did offer a gentle reminder to Rocket Man about better transporting his “artillery.”

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