FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — In the latest installment of Florida Man vs. Common Sense, a local driver decided that the best way to handle a simple lane change was to whip out a gun like he was auditioning for Fast & Furious 12: Miami Madness.
John William Morici, who apparently missed the memo that road rage doesn’t require firearms, was caught on video pointing a gun at a woman and her daughter after a very dramatic traffic dispute near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Because nothing says ‘Welcome to Florida’ like a loaded weapon at Terminal Drive.
The Incident: When Merging Goes Wild
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the victim had just picked up her daughter from the airport (because that’s not stressful enough) when she attempted to change lanes. Morici, in his black Dodge Durango, took this as a personal insult and allegedly sped up to block her.
But wait—it gets better.
After the woman slowed down and switched lanes again, Morici apparently decided the only logical next step was to slam on his brakes. Because, you know, that’ll teach her. When she tried to pass him, her daughter started recording—because if there’s one thing Floridians know, it’s that everything should be documented for future evidence.
The video shows Morici casually pointing a gun at them like he’s a villain in a bad action movie. Then—plot twist—he notices the camera and suddenly remembers that maybe brandishing a firearm in traffic isn’t a great look. He quickly tucks it away and peels off like he’s in Grand Theft Auto: South Florida Edition.
The Aftermath: Bonded Out Like a True Florida Man
Morici turned himself in (after presumably Googling “Can you go to jail for road rage gun pointing?”) and was hit with two counts of aggravated assault. A judge set his bond at $30,000, which he promptly paid because of course he did.
His conditions? No contact with the victims, no guns (shocking), and he can only drive for work—because nothing says “reformed citizen” like “You can still drive, just try not to commit felonies this time.”
The Real Victims Here
The woman and her daughter, who were just trying to survive Florida traffic without getting shot, declined to comment. Meanwhile, Morici’s lawyer insists he’s a “good man”—which, sure, we’ll take his word for it, because nothing says “good man” like pulling a gun on a mom and her kid over a lane change.
Moral of the Story
Next time you think about merging in Florida, just remember: You might be dealing with someone who considers a handgun a negotiation tool. Stay safe out there, folks. And maybe invest in a dashcam.
(No Floridians were harmed in the making of this article—just their reputations.)