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โA Grave in the Street:โ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida neighborhood?
Read full article: โA Grave in the Street:โ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida neighborhood?Those who take this backroad in New Smyrna Beach are likely to see an eerie surprise: a gravesite embedded in the middle of the street.
Have you seen this headless Florida dinosaur on the road? Well, itโs got a deadly past
Read full article: Have you seen this headless Florida dinosaur on the road? Well, itโs got a deadly pastThe large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.
This was Floridaโs strongest earthquake. What are the chances of another one?
Read full article: This was Floridaโs strongest earthquake. What are the chances of another one?When you think about earthquakes, Floridaโs probably not the first state that comes to mind. But that doesn't mean they can't happen.
This famous Florida drinking fountain is radioactive. Would you take a sip?
Read full article: This famous Florida drinking fountain is radioactive. Would you take a sip?If you head downtown, thereโs a good chance youโd miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."
The โMoonmanโ on Interstate 4 has a strange past. Hereโs the story
Read full article: The โMoonmanโ on Interstate 4 has a strange past. Hereโs the storyDrivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.
Yes, you can paint this strange Florida bridge. Hereโs where to find it
Read full article: Yes, you can paint this strange Florida bridge. Hereโs where to find itAt first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that itโs all perfectly legal.
Abandoned Navy lab sealed off at this Orlando lake. Whatโs lurking inside?
Read full article: Abandoned Navy lab sealed off at this Orlando lake. Whatโs lurking inside?Drivers heading past Lake Gem Mary along Gatlin Avenue may be familiar with an old sealed-off building stashed away on the lakeside.
This strange Orlando superhero was a mystery for years. Hereโs what really happened
Read full article: This strange Orlando superhero was a mystery for years. Hereโs what really happenedWord spread about his exploits after a YouTube video showed the Ratman in action, reportedly fighting off a โwould-be bike thief.โ
โHOHO Chair:โ Hereโs the story behind this weird โwormholeโ in a Florida backyard
Read full article: โHOHO Chair:โ Hereโs the story behind this weird โwormholeโ in a Florida backyardThose who wander into this Central Florida neighborhood are likely to spot an incredibly strange sight.
A creepy shack in this Florida swamp hides a gruesome past. Hereโs the full story
Read full article: A creepy shack in this Florida swamp hides a gruesome past. Hereโs the full storyThose who travel deep into Green Swamp will find an eerie surprise: a decrepit wooden hut in the middle of the woods.
Did you know that Hollywoodโs โmost beautiful womanโ died a recluse in this Central Florida city?
Read full article: Did you know that Hollywoodโs โmost beautiful womanโ died a recluse in this Central Florida city?Did you know that Hedy Lamarr, one of the most popular actresses of her day, was also a brilliant inventor?
โVine that ate the Southโ: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Hereโs why
Read full article: โVine that ate the Southโ: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Hereโs whyThis invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states โ and if you live in Florida, youโve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.
Ready for Turkey Day? Hereโs how Florida helped shape Thanksgiving
Read full article: Ready for Turkey Day? Hereโs how Florida helped shape ThanksgivingMany people in Florida are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this month. However, a decades-long fight nearly caused the holiday to be celebrated an entire week later.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Hereโs what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
Floridaโs deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Hereโs the tragic story behind it
Read full article: Floridaโs deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Hereโs the tragic story behind itThe hourglass-shaped hole is estimated to be 500 feet deep โ perhaps even more. But youโre not likely to hear about it.
This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods โ and itโs got a dark past
Read full article: This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods โ and itโs got a dark pastThis large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore โ but that wasnโt always the case.
โGhost lightsโ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?
Read full article: โGhost lightsโ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about โghost lightsโ that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.
Floridaโs โcreepiestโ ghost town is hidden on this island. Hereโs an inside look
Read full article: Floridaโs โcreepiestโ ghost town is hidden on this island. Hereโs an inside lookFlorida has plenty of strange ghost towns. But this one was ranked as the "creepiest" in the Sunshine State.
โBRIEFLY ALIVE:โ This old Florida home is full of strange messages โ and mysteries
Read full article: โBRIEFLY ALIVE:โ This old Florida home is full of strange messages โ and mysteriesThe historic home is known for its "Talking Walls," which feature over 12,500 words scribbled by a family who once lived there.
Thereโs a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Hereโs what it looks like
Read full article: Thereโs a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Hereโs what it looks likeLocal lore suggests that the tunnel connects the historic Beacham Theater to the Angebilt Hotel. News 6 went down to get a closer look.
Uncovering Floridaโs quirkiest hidden gems: Viral stories behind Taintsville, Ratman, and more
Read full article: Uncovering Floridaโs quirkiest hidden gems: Viral stories behind Taintsville, Ratman, and moreWhether it's the bizarre origins of a townโs name or the truth behind urban legends, News 6 continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world.
Ruins in this Central Florida city have been a mystery for decades โ until now
Read full article: Ruins in this Central Florida city have been a mystery for decades โ until nowThose who travel to New Smyrna Beach might find an odd sight โ a series of large stone pits and walls sticking out like a sore thumb.
This strange Florida ghost town was built on stilts. Hereโs what it looks like
Read full article: This strange Florida ghost town was built on stilts. Hereโs what it looks likeThose taking a trip to Biscayne Bay in South Florida may spot an odd sight on the horizon. Far out in the water, six shacks stand on rickety-looking stilts.
Hitlerโs yacht lies abandoned off the coast of this Florida city. Here's where to find it
Read full article: Hitlerโs yacht lies abandoned off the coast of this Florida city. Here's where to find itNearly 5 miles off the coast, this yacht sits at the bottom of the ocean. How it got there is a longer story.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Hereโs why
Read full article: A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Hereโs whyThose who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
Daytona Beach: A former dictatorโs home, an incredible reunion and an extensive Cuban art collection
Read full article: Daytona Beach: A former dictatorโs home, an incredible reunion and an extensive Cuban art collectionFulgencio Batista, the former Cuban president and dictator, was a regular vacationer and resident of Daytona Beach in the 1940s and 50s.
Floridaโs most haunted bridge is hidden in the woods. Hereโs where to find it
Read full article: Floridaโs most haunted bridge is hidden in the woods. Hereโs where to find itThis relic โ called the โBellamy Bridgeโ โ is the oldest of its kind in the state. And it's got a ghastly story to match.
โRattlesnake Dinner:โ This is one of Floridaโs strangest delicacies. Would you try it?
Read full article: โRattlesnake Dinner:โ This is one of Floridaโs strangest delicacies. Would you try it?When looking at a rattlesnake, โDeliciousโ isnโt usually the first word that comes to mind. But that wasnโt always the case.
What is the 35-foot-long โmonsterโ lurking in the St. Johns River?
Read full article: What is the 35-foot-long โmonsterโ lurking in the St. Johns River?Boaters who saw the so-called monster described it as grey, horned and with an appetite for hyacinths. Strangely, many of the witnesses reported seeing it in the river and on land.
Is this spot in Florida where the โFirst White Manโ died in America?
Read full article: Is this spot in Florida where the โFirst White Manโ died in America?Ponce de Leon Park acts as a tribute to the historical explorer. But while there's no fabled Fountain of Youth, the park does make a strange claim.
Have you seen the giant โMoonmanโ along I-4? Hereโs where it came from
Read full article: Have you seen the giant โMoonmanโ along I-4? Hereโs where it came fromDrivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.
A radioactive โFountain of Youthโ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?
Read full article: A radioactive โFountain of Youthโ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?If you head downtown, thereโs a good chance youโd miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."
โMuse of Discovery:โ What is that half-buried woman at Orlandoโs Lake Eola?
Read full article: โMuse of Discovery:โ What is that half-buried woman at Orlandoโs Lake Eola?Visitors to Lake Eola in downtown Orlando might just happen across what appears to be a giant woman half-buried in the grass.
PIN IT! Share the strangest places youโve seen in Central Florida
Read full article: PIN IT! Share the strangest places youโve seen in Central FloridaFlorida has no end of strange, mysterious and creepy locations โ many of which the average resident might not know about. Have you come across any?
โA Grave in the Street:โ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida road?
Read full article: โA Grave in the Street:โ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida road?Those who take this backroad in New Smyrna Beach are likely to see an eerie surprise: a gravesite embedded in the middle of the street.
Secret tunnels exist below this Florida city. But you wonโt be able to find them
Read full article: Secret tunnels exist below this Florida city. But you wonโt be able to find themFor decades, the tunnels were rumored to have been used for smuggling alcohol. However, experts have a different theory.
โChrist of the Abyss:โ Jesus can be found on Floridaโs seabed. Howโd he get there?
Read full article: โChrist of the Abyss:โ Jesus can be found on Floridaโs seabed. Howโd he get there?A large, bronze statue of Jesus Christ sits in one of Floridaโs state parks. But youโll have to search the seafloor to find it.
โNight of the Tornadoes:โ This was Floridaโs deadliest outbreak. Could it happen again?
Read full article: โNight of the Tornadoes:โ This was Floridaโs deadliest outbreak. Could it happen again?The worst outbreak of tornadoes in the stateโs history broke out over 20 years ago โ an incident dubbed the โNight of the Tornadoes.โ
This โhauntedโ Florida house is full of secrets. But itโs running out of time
Read full article: This โhauntedโ Florida house is full of secrets. But itโs running out of timeThe home โ also known as the Bradlee-McIntyre House โ is packing loads of odd stories. However, it could be in huge trouble without help.
Mysterious โElf Housesโ found abandoned in Florida woods. Hereโs the secret
Read full article: Mysterious โElf Housesโ found abandoned in Florida woods. Hereโs the secretHidden in the woods on the outskirts of Oak Hill are a couple of small crumbling structures made of concrete and rebar. What they were has been a mystery for decades.
Donโt sit in the โDevilโs Chairโ at this Florida cemetery. You could lose your mind โ or your beer
Read full article: Donโt sit in the โDevilโs Chairโ at this Florida cemetery. You could lose your mind โ or your beerFlorida has plenty of spooky attractions and haunting legends, but this one might just take the cake. Or in this case โ your beer.
Florida โSkunk Apeโ reported across the state. Hereโs where itโs been sighted
Read full article: Florida โSkunk Apeโ reported across the state. Hereโs where itโs been sightedFrom marshes to state parks to even the I-4 corridor โ these are the hotspots where Florida's strangest cryptid has been reported.
These mysterious ruins sit along this Florida beach city. What are they?
Read full article: These mysterious ruins sit along this Florida beach city. What are they?Those who travel to New Smyrna Beach might find an odd sight at Old Fort Park โ a series of large stone pits and walls sitting in the middle of the area.