Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the radio station that investigated Malinowski's criminal history. If you've been scrolling down #TampaTok during Hurricane Milton, ...

Lieutenant Dan, whose real name is Joseph Malinowski, shot to viral fame on TikTok after revealing he had no plans to evacuate for Hurricane Milton, choosing instead to ride out the storm on his ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (NewsNation) — Despite concern from local officials, news crews and social media, TikToker “Lieutenant Dan” says he’s staying put on his boat as Hurricane Milton barrels towards ...

Many streamers have crazy influence and can do some pretty crazy things; however, risking their lives isn’t always on the list of things that they’re willing to do. However, Lieutenant Dan is no ...

A man in Tampa with the nickname "Lieutenant Dan" who is going viral on TikTok for claiming he would ride out Hurricane Milton in his fishing boat has not evacuated to a shelter, despite the mayor's ...

A Florida amputee known as "Lieutenant Dan" who was riding high for virally claiming he was refusing to leave his small home boat ahead of Hurricane Milton has now been arrested for failing to leave a ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Joseph Malinowski, who gained viral attention on TikTok as 'Lieutenant Dan' for his attempt to ride out Hurricane Milton in his houseboat, has been arrested, according to the ...

University of Tampa senior Terrence Concannon was walking his usual route from school in mid-September when he encountered something out of the ordinary: a man in a sailboat, caught in the wind and ...