FORT KENT, Maine – Talk about a long hike. A Florida man just wrapped up a six-month journey on foot from the Keys to Maine.

The scammer will often pretend to be the victim's grandchild and claim to be in a crisis and in need of immediate financial help.

PROSPECT, Maine (WABI) - Plenty of people from far and wide set Maine as their destination for the Fourth of July weekend.

Miami man Julius Bighoro was arrested in Maine for attempting a "grandparent scam," tricking an elderly woman into giving $9,500 for her grandson's legal fees.

While Florida is not in the path of totality for the partial solar eclipse, there may be plenty of snowbirds or friends from Maine who can see the solar horns — for just a few minutes.

A 74-year-old Florida man drowned in a Maine lake after swimming after his drifting boat. Richard Eason, who had a summer home on the lake, was not wearing a life jacket.

It’s not likely to cause a family squabble, but at this time of year, local foodies have been known to engage in animated discussions about this: Florida lobster versus Maine lobster.