A man in Tampa, Fla., who gained fame for riding out Hurricane Helene and Milton while docked on his sailboat has been arrested. Joseph Malinowski, also known as "Lieutenant Dan" was arrested on multiple charges,

Joe "Lt. Dan" Malinowski went viral for refusing to evacuate during Hurricane Milton and staying on his sailboat in Tampa.

Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing to appear in court,

Gov. Ron DeSantis is easing some elections rules this year after officials in several counties asked for emergency relief following back-to-back hurricanes. The Florida Supervisor of Elections association on Tuesday sent a letter to DeSantis asking him to waive several state requirements in counties that were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida’s recent hurricanes could make it difficult for voters in affected areas to cast their ballots in the upcoming election unless Gov. Ron DeSantis waives and modifies some rules, county election supervisors said in a letter to state officials.