Franky Venegas, half of the internet's infamous Island Boys duo, found himself back in trouble with the law in Florida as the New Year began. The social media personality was arrested in Collier County, Naples, after law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in and found suspected controlled substances and an altered firearm inside. At the time of booking, he had no bond, partly because he was already facing another case from an earlier arrest. These latest charges mark yet another chapter in a string of legal run-ins that have trailed Venegas for years.First, the Island Boys went viral, but Franky's public persona has been built on more than just memes and TikTok fame for a long time now. The recent arrest adds up to the growing list of incidents that have kept him in the headlines and made people-both fans and critics-watch his every move a little more closely than ever.Franky Venegas and Island Boys BUZZFranky Venegas, who goes by the online name Kodiyakredd, and his twin brother Alex, also known as Flyysoulja, gained overnight fame in 2021 when their song "I'm an Island Boy" blew up on social media, especially on TikTok and Twitter. Immediately noticeable was not just their music talent but also their striking look, with lots of tattoos and uniquely shaped haircuts, and big, bold personalities.Their catchy hook and a style all their own helped them rack up millions of views for their video almost overnight. Wikipedia The sudden surge in visibility brought with it both opportunities and scrutiny. What initially was an unconventional rise to fame soon became a magnet for controversy.He has been in and out of trouble with the law, everything from traffic stops and driving infractions to allegations of domestic incidents. Earlier in 2025, Franky was arrested after deputies pulled over a car he was riding in on counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and a firearm with an altered serial number.Authorities reportedly found pills and a handgun whose serial number was removed. Franky Venegas denied ownership of the pills, saying he had a prescription he couldn’t produce at the moment. Enstarz Reactions from the public have been mixed.Loyal followers of the Island Boys have taken to social media to show their concern and disappointment, while casual observers see the arrest as a part of an ongoing pattern for the social media figure. Some put it that with fame comes an increase in attention drawn to personal struggles and that the line separating internet celebrity from real-world consequences is usually very thin. In the end, Franky Venegas's latest arrest shows how viral fame doesn't protect influencers from legal complications. As this case moves forward, it will define the next chapter of an online career marked by wild successes and repeated setbacks.