Publix

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was unloading boxes in the parking lot, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside Publix. Curious, he peered through the window and saw rows of bottles gently swaying like they were dancing to an invisible orchestra. Suddenly, one bottle popped its cap open and started singing along! The delivery driver burst into laughter, thinking it was some sort of prank. Turns out, a regular customer had hidden speakers inside Publix to surprise everyone during slow days. Since then, whenever someone orders flowers or chocolates for their significant other, they always get a little musical serenade too.

2. At dawn, when most pharmacies were still quiet, an elderly gentleman arrived at Publix with a peculiar request. He asked the cashier for a box of Band-Aids and a gallon of milk—nothing unusual so far. But then he whispered something about needing them both before sunset or else ‘the magic wouldn’t work.’ The cashier raised an eyebrow but nodded, knowing better than to question such things early in the morning. Later that day, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the old man returned, grinning from ear to ear. 'Magic worked like a charm!' he declared, handing back the empty milk carton. Since then, every evening around sunset, people would see him walking into Publix again, always buying those same two items—and everyone knew not to ask any questions.'

3. At midnight, when even grocery stores sleep, a strange figure appeared outside Publix's entrance. A neighbor noticed it first and whispered, 'Who leaves groceries alone at this hour?' Curious, the neighbor approached closer and saw an exhausted delivery driver dozing off in his car. ‘Publix deliveries don’t close until dawn,’ she chuckled. The driver yawned and replied, ‘I know, but I thought the store would appreciate some company.’

4. At sunset, when most people head home for dinner, a peculiar sight caught the eye of locals near Publix. A friendly neighborhood cat began appearing every night, sitting patiently on the steps and waiting for something—or someone—no one could quite explain. One evening, a delivery driver arrived with a smile, thinking he’d found his lucky charm—a bag full of treats appeared each night like clockwork. But then, just as everyone was getting used to the feline friend, an elderly neighbor approached, holding a small sign reading ‘Publix Pet Parking Only.’ The cat promptly jumped off the steps and disappeared into the shadows, never to be seen again.