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Vernon, Florida: From Nub City to Kindness Capital

6/8/2025

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Vernon, Florida, once dubbed Nub City for its shocking history of residents self-mutilating to scam insurance companies, has transformed. An investigator uncovered the unsettling truth behind the missing limbs. Now, the community embraces its quirky past, focusing on the warmth and kindness that define their lives today.

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Story summary

Vernon, Florida, once dubbed Nub City for its shocking history of residents self-mutilating to scam insurance companies, has transformed. An investigator uncovered the unsettling truth behind the missing limbs. Now, the community embraces its quirky past, focusing on the warmth and kindness that define their lives today.