Florida man reveals bizarre trick that won Key lime pie-eating championship without using his hands

A Florida man who finally captured the title at the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship said his winning strategy came down to eliminating the biggest obstacle first: the whipped cream.

Florida Keys resident Kevin Renly, 62, claimed victory at the annual Fourth of July competition in Key West after devouring a whipped cream-topped 9-inch Key lime pie in 59.6 seconds — all without using his hands. 

Contestants were required to eat the pies without using their hands, though goggles and dive masks were allowed.

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After finishing runner-up in 2024 and 2025, Renly said he spent time refining his approach before this year's competition.

"You didn't have to eat the cream. So, I figured, 'How am I going to get rid of the cream real fast?'" Renly told Fox News Digital. "So that's what I figured out. I take my shirt off and dive into it, pull up and the whipped cream is on my chest."

Once the topping was out of the way, Renly flipped the pie upside down to tackle what he considered the toughest part.

"How are you going to eat the crust? That's the worst part, because it was just so dry," he said. "No problem. We'll just flip it upside down and eat it that way."

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Held as part of the five-day Key Lime Festival, the competition is Key West's tropical twist on Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest and drew hundreds of spectators as 25 contestants plunged face-first into whipped cream-covered pies.

Renly, who co-owns Southernmost Bees with his wife, Julie, joked after this year's victory that the "third time's the charm." He had previously referred to himself as the "first loser" after consecutive second-place finishes.

The win carried extra meaning because the contest fell on the wedding anniversary he shares with his wife, Julie.

"I didn't want to go home and tell her I'd lost again," Renly said after the competition.

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Renly said his motivation also extended beyond personal bragging rights. He wanted to keep the championship trophy in the Florida Keys.

"I sat there watching and thought, 'Wait a minute. All these people come [from] out of town and they take this trophy home,'" he told Fox News Digital. "This trophy needs to stay here locally, so some locals have got to keep it here."

Key lime pie was designated as Florida's official pie in 2006.

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The iconic dessert is traditionally made with Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream or meringue.

Now that he's won, Renly already has his sights set on making history.

"No one's ever repeated for a win," he said. "Now I've got a new goal — to be the first repeat."

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How a 93-year-old soccer referee credits wartime rations and discipline for his longevity

At 93, sprightly referee Frank Foster is still brandishing red and yellow cards and running the field three times a week for his local soccer association.

Having taken charge of around 5,500 matches over a 46-year officiating career, SWNS reported that the great-grandfather credits his longevity and match-day stamina to a lifetime of healthy habits and a foundational diet.

Foster puts his incredible fitness down to the strict wartime rations he was fed as a teenager, noting that it ensured he grew up eating "healthy food" rather than "sweets and cakes."

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Decades later, his game-day preparation is still fueled by wholesome nutrition, always starting with a morning bowl of oatmeal, cereal or marmalade on toast to give him the energy to last the full 90 minutes.

The meal keeps him active enough to referee men's, women's and children's games, a hobby he jokes he will never blow the final whistle on.

His sharp mind and authoritative presence on the field are just as strong as his physical endurance.

A military veteran who aced his referee exam in 1980 with a 98% score, Foster relies on old-school discipline to keep matches under control.

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He believes modern elite officials are too "soft" and allow player antics to ruin the sport. To maintain order and keep players from acting out, he lays down strict ground rules before kickoff. He has no patience for intimidation or theatrical diving, stating, "Those who go down like they have been shot, well I would just book them."

He is equally uncompromising when squads try to crowd him on the field.

"I wouldn't let them surround me at all," Foster told SWNS.

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"I would say to the players 'stay where you are' and 'if you move one more inch, I will give you a yellow card.' You need to stamp your authority and let them know who is in control."

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He also avoids the modern stress of video reviewing plays, which he believes creates unnecessary "aggression and disappointment" over microscopic offside calls, adding, "I think it spoils the game."

"Sometimes it is only the player's toe which is offside — it is ridiculous."

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Foster says he "never thought" he’d still be doing this at 93, but he makes the most of that gift.

He keeps his kit freshly washed, making sure it is "neat and tidy" for when he gets on that field.

Foster also scrubs his black Adidas boots after every game, making sure there are "nice and clean" for his next match.

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Dallas mayor dismisses claims businesses are losing confidence in downtown as 'a bunch of bull'

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pushed back against claims that businesses have lost confidence in the city's downtown, calling the narrative "a bunch of bull" as officials considered incentives tied to a proposed $1.3 billion office tower development in his email newsletter published Tuesday.

Local ABC affiliate WFAA 8 reported that Johnson said Dallas has led in post-pandemic economic recovery, highlighting that it has attracted major business investments, including a new Goldman Sachs campus expected to employ approximately 5,000 people and Frontier Communications' relocation of its headquarters from Connecticut to Dallas, and Morgan Stanley considering an expansion.

"Morgan Stanley choosing Dallas as a new regional hub would be a huge win for the fast-growing Y'all Street sector of the city," Johnson wrote in his email newsletter.

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The article also pointed out that Nasdaq, the Texas Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange are "coming to town."

Johnson acknowledged that Neiman Marcus did close its downtown store, but it still plans to invest in its NorthPark Center location, about 13 minutes from downtown Dallas, and that Fifth Third and the Dallas Mavericks will still be in the city, but not in Downtown.

"FIFA chose Downtown Dallas — over many other interested cities — as the home of its international broadcast center for the World Cup and selected the region to host more matches than any other," Johnson said in the newsletter.

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"Does that sound like a loss of confidence, or does it sound like winning?" he asked. "The truth is that Dallas is safer, stronger, and more vibrant than it was before this Administration inherited a city that had uncompetitive tax rates, increasing crime, and police ranks that had been decimated."

He pointed out, however, that there is still more to be done.

"The work is not finished," Johnson wrote. "The City Council will soon consider asking voters to approve a public safety bond package to give Dallas a police academy worthy of its police department and to shore up the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System to finally resolve a lingering mess that past leaders left behind. This year’s budget also figures to be a challenging one, and it will be important to work closely with the city manager to make appropriate cuts and to ensure that public safety remains the top priority."

In April, Gov. Greg Abbott praised Texas for being named the Best State for Business for the 22nd year in a row by Chief Executive magazine.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for further comment, and was referred back to his newsletter.

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Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Do not scan that code

A plain white envelope shows up in your mailbox. It is addressed to you. It may even have a tracking number. The sender's name looks unfamiliar, but the delivery seems real. Then you open it. Nothing is inside. No note. No product. No explanation.

That would make anyone curious. And that is exactly what scammers may be counting on. Investigators and consumer protection groups have warned that empty envelopes and mystery packages can be tied to a scam known as brushing. In a more dangerous version, the package may include a QR code that tries to send you to a fake website or steal your personal information.

The bigger risk is what scammers hope you do next. If they can get you to scan a QR code, click a link, call a fake number or enter personal information, that strange envelope can turn into a much bigger problem.

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The empty envelope scam is often connected to brushing. That is when a third-party seller sends a cheap item, or sometimes an empty envelope, to a real person's address to make it look like a real order was delivered.

Once the package gets marked as delivered, a shady seller may use that delivery record to post a fake "verified buyer" review on an online marketplace. Those reviews can make junk products look more popular than they really are.

Recent reports describe people receiving small white padded envelopes from unfamiliar or possibly fake sender names. Some people get them more than once. Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.

That may seem like a strange nuisance. But to me, the bigger concern is this: someone may already have your name and home address.

Scammers do not need to send you anything valuable. They only need a tracking number that shows something arrived at a real home. Here is how the scam often works:

A scammer gets your name and address from a data broker, public record, old breach or online leak. Then they create a fake order using your information. Next, they mail a cheap item or an empty envelope to your home.

After the delivery gets marked as complete, the seller can make it appear that you bought the product. A fake positive review may then appear under your name or account details. That helps bad sellers boost ratings and fool real shoppers. It also shows that your personal information may already be floating around, where scammers can grab it.

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Some mystery packages now include a QR code. The message may sound harmless. It may say something like "scan to see who sent this gift" or "scan to verify delivery." Do not scan it.

A QR code is a hidden link. You cannot easily see where it leads before your phone reads it. Scammers know curiosity is powerful, especially when a package arrives with your name on it.

That QR code may send you to a fake website that asks for your name, phone number, address, credit card, bank login or shopping account password. It may also try to trick you into entering a one-time verification code.

That is where the real financial risk begins. If you give scammers your login details or banking information, they may be able to take over accounts, make purchases or access payment apps.

If an envelope or package arrives and you did not order it, do not panic. Treat it as a warning sign and take a few smart steps.

Even if the card says you need to scan it to identify the sender, skip it. Go directly to the retailer, shipper or official website yourself.

Scammers may include a fake customer service number or website inside the package. If you need to contact Amazon, Walmart, eBay, USPS, UPS or FedEx, type the official website into your browser or use the company's official app.

Log in directly to your Amazon, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop and other shopping accounts. Look for orders you do not recognize, strange reviews, changed addresses or unfamiliar payment methods.

Start with your email, shopping accounts and financial accounts. Use strong, unique passwords and consider using a password manager to create and store them safely. Do not reuse the same password across multiple sites. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com

Two-factor authentication, also called 2FA, adds a second step to your login so a password alone isn’t enough. Use an authenticator app when possible. It gives you stronger protection than text messages and makes it harder for a scammer to get into your accounts.

Look for small test charges, unfamiliar purchases, new subscriptions or withdrawals you did not make. Report anything suspicious to your bank right away.

If you think your identity may be at risk, review your credit reports. You can also consider a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Report suspicious packages to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at uspis.gov/report. You can also file a scam report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. If a retailer's name appears on the label, report it directly through that retailer's official site.

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Scanning a QR code does not always mean your accounts are compromised. But if you entered information, downloaded an app or typed in a verification code, act quickly.

A good security tool can help block phishing websites, unsafe links and malicious downloads before they cause damage. We recommend using a strong antivirus software because it adds protection beyond basic virus scanning. It includes phishing protection, scam protection and web threat blocking for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com

Brushing scams often start because your name, home address, phone number or other details are already online. Data brokers collect and sell this information. Scammers can use it to make their tricks feel more believable. A data removal service can help reduce your exposure by requesting that your personal information be removed from broker sites. We recommend using a good data removal service to help remove your personal information from data broker sites and reduce the amount of data scammers can use to target you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com

An empty envelope may look harmless, but it can be a sign that your personal information is already being misused. The most important move is to avoid anything inside the package that tries to pull you into another step. Do not scan QR codes from mystery packages. Do not call unknown numbers printed on cards. Do not enter personal information on a website you reached from a package you never ordered. Scammers are counting on curiosity. Slow down, go directly to official websites and secure your accounts before a strange envelope turns into a much bigger headache.

Have you received an empty envelope or mystery package you never ordered? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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