Lieutenant Dan became an overnight sensation riding out Hurricane Milton. Then his long criminal past came to light - Joseph Malinkowski became a ‘cult hero’ overnight for his defiant stand in the face of Hurricane Milton.

TAMPA, Fla. — 54-year-old Joseph Malinowski, who has been dubbed “Lieutenant Dan” on social media, has survived record-breaking Hurricane Milton on his 20-foot sailboat.

Lieutenant Dan on social media, has captured national attention after surviving two major hurricanes on his sailboat. Despite repeated warnings from officials, Lieutenant Dan chose to ride out Hurricane Milton,