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Florida Woman’s Fireball-Fueled Golf Course Drive Sparks Internet Frenzy
Guessing Headlights ^ | 5/20/2026 | Michael Andrew

Posted on 05/20/2026 10:17:36 AM PDT by simpson96

A Florida woman’s DUI arrest is going viral online after deputies said they found her sitting beside a crashed Hyundai near Streamsong Golf Resort surrounded by dozens of miniature alcohol bottles.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on May 14 near the resort outside Bowling Green, Florida. When a deputy arrived, they found a red 2018 Hyundai sitting on a sidewalk with 34-year-old Erika Mayer of Palmetto seated nearby.

The situation became even stranger after a witness told deputies they had watched the Hyundai being driven across portions of the golf course before the vehicle eventually came to a stop. Deputies said Mayer appeared incoherent, had slurred speech, and struggled to maintain her balance during the investigation.

Deputies said Mayer denied consuming alcohol despite the odor of alcohol allegedly being present on her breath. A search of the vehicle uncovered an unopened 10-pack of 50-milliliter Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottles, 21 opened mini bottles of Fireball, and two empty bottles of 99 Brand liqueur.

Deputies also said Mayer refused to participate in standardized field sobriety tests and declined to provide breath samples. Investigators noted she told deputies her refusal was based on advice she received from friends and social media.

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KEYWORDS: crime; dui; florida; golf; isitthemyogi; themagain

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To: TexasGator

My used to be an international flight attendant and she has two of those things.


41 posted on 05/20/2026 11:17:09 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: simpson96

That doesn’t mean she drank them all at one time. She probably just never threw the empties away


42 posted on 05/20/2026 11:21:50 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: ComputerGuy

That’s your wife, stupid.


43 posted on 05/20/2026 11:22:23 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: simpson96

One of my golf groups has a routine where every birdie shooter consumes one of those mini-bottles of Fireball. If I had an AA sponsor I would never have to report in...


44 posted on 05/20/2026 11:35:06 AM PDT by goo goo g'joob (When honest people say what's true, calmly and without embarrassment, they become powerful)
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To: simpson96
Dang, Erika Meyer has a lot to work with. It's always such a shame to see drugs and alcohol destroy people like this. I've seen it with my folks, my BIL, our neighbor's daughter's struggles, a very good friend's daughter's struggles, and one of our own kids.

Before and After...


45 posted on 05/20/2026 11:36:01 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Sad

The bottle is mightier then the quiver
W.C. Fields


46 posted on 05/20/2026 12:09:34 PM PDT by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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To: Sequoyah101

Yes?


47 posted on 05/20/2026 12:17:46 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The quickest and easiest way to untold riches is to be elected to national office.)
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To: Red Badger

Sheriff Grady Judd, white courtesy phone please...


48 posted on 05/20/2026 12:24:01 PM PDT by PfromHoGro (Orwell was optimistic.)
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To: jroehl

Woah! Drinking 99 cent flavored mouthwash @ Stramsong. For18 holes, it’s $375 for resort guests (staying overnight) and $425 for day guests. It’s on my bucket list of courses to play.


49 posted on 05/20/2026 12:37:19 PM PDT by Damifino (The true measure of a man is found in what he would do if he knew no one would ever find out.oo)
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To: mewzilla
Refusal is a bad idea. FL law on the subject

Not always. I would refuse to take a field sobrienty test due to a physical condition that makes me unsteady on my feet and I would definitely fall down trying to do a field sobriety tests. I would tell the officer I refuse and why and then say I will take a breathalyzer or blood test.

50 posted on 05/20/2026 12:55:50 PM PDT by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, MAGA)
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To: Lazamataz

Just wondering if you are into drunk Floridians. Just in first with the eternal question for you.


51 posted on 05/20/2026 1:40:52 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: Red Badger

fireball is genious product. and it’s good!


52 posted on 05/20/2026 1:49:00 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: ComputerGuy

great in coffee!


53 posted on 05/20/2026 1:50:19 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: central_va

Haven’t tried it that way. I wouldn’t refuse one if offered.


54 posted on 05/20/2026 2:19:09 PM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: simpson96

As I was driving on the 9th hole fairway a guy cut me off off the green. This cause me to become stuck in the sand in the bunker on the 10th hole. The trauma I received from this horrific caused me to get heart palpitations so I immediately began an alcohol infusion technique I learned on tic TOC. Thank God I had a pallet of FIREBALL CINNAMON LIQUOtm in my possession.


55 posted on 05/20/2026 3:27:46 PM PDT by Keyhopper (Indians had bad immigration laws)
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