# Florida Man Steals Smokey Bear Signs | Miami News

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Podcast: [Miami News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miami-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561788)
Published: 2026-06-30T13:46:32+00:00
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## Resource

A Florida man, Hunter Drake Lovett, 30, faces federal charges for stealing Smokey Bear signs from state parks and attempting to sell them online for $1,900 each. Arrested in July 2025, he’s now set for trial in July, with a potential 10-year sentence if convicted. Officials, including the Florida Agriculture Commissioner, have mocked the crime, joking Smokey “personally assisted” in the arrest. The case involves multiple federal agencies and has sparked national attention for its bizarre twist on public property theft. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9a95f5e0584f3cf

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