This invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in Florida, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.

There are plenty of pop-culture horror icons, such as Freddy Kreuger and Jason Vorhees. But what about frogs?

Inflation has caused costs to skyrocket for many Americans. But even as it cools, it's still threatening the value of your savings account.

Many 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.

By November, tropical activity is typically on the decline. But that doesn’t mean Florida’s in the clear just yet.

Through a city grant, the project aims to determine the Line Street Cemetery’s boundaries in Melbourne.

Neighbors in Eatonville gathered Wednesday at AME Church to reflect on memories of Club Eaton.

With a history stretching back to the 19th century, this lighthouse was picked as the fifth-most "haunted hotspot" in the world.

The largest city in the state was utterly annihilated by one such storm nearly two centuries ago.

The bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.

Greenwood Cemetery is Orlando’s oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.

Just off Interstate 4, a massive building almost resembles a big, white boat.

No dinosaur remains have ever been found in Florida, according to state officials. But there are still plenty of other fossils.

The hourglass-shaped hole is estimated to be 500 feet deep — perhaps even more. But you’re not likely to hear about it.

Some might describe Florida's climate as "hellish." It turns out they're not too far off the mark.

This large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore — but that wasn’t always the case.

This relic — called the “Bellamy Bridge” — is the oldest of its kind in the state. And it's got a ghastly story to match.

Thanks to the actions of one Florida woman, Florida's oldest tree has been reduced to a stub.

Hidden in the woods are two small, crumbling, concrete buildings. For many, they've been a decades-long mystery.

Hurricane Milton is gearing up to strike Florida’s Gulf Coast this week, and it’s expected to ram the Orlando area as a Category 2 storm.

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. But among these storms, some are far worse than others.

If you’re going to look for the oldest islands in the state, don't bother seeking near the coast.

It's one of the most “beautiful” places in the country — and it can be found right here in Central Florida.

The Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.

Florida has plenty of strange ghost towns. But this one was ranked as the "creepiest" in the Sunshine State.

Indigo was also one of the main exports of the British controlled Florida.

Near Plantation Key, you can expect to find a rather strange site. Sitting along both sides of a short channel are a bunch of toilet seats.

The historic home is known for its "Talking Walls," which feature over 12,500 words scribbled by a family who once lived there.

"Querencia" is a Spanish concept with meanings as vague as a place of belonging to as specific as the spot in an arena where a wounded bull rests. Read about how the relationship and adventure shared by artists Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse impacted Orlando and why their life together can be described by no better word.

The current hurricane season was expected to be "explosive," though one hurricane in Florida's history stands above all others.

An iconic Central Florida sub shop has opened up its doors for the last time.

If your coffee is cold, you stub your toe or you get caught in the rain, you may want to check the date. Friday the 13th is notoriously known as a day for all things unlucky, but where did this cursed day come from?

City officials, including Mayor Buddy Dyer, gathered on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dubsdread Golf Course, one of Orlando’s oldest and most historic public golf courses.

The Main Street coquina arch in Daytona Beach is now closed ahead of getting some much-needed repairs. The iconic arch that goes over the beach approach is almost 100 years old.

For a place called the “Sunshine State,” Florida tends to get a lot of rain. And that means a lot floods.

"Brownie the Town Dog" had no owner — and he didn't need one.

This one takes the cake — if only by name alone.

Florida has suffered from hurricanes, tornadoes and even tsunamis in the past. But what about a volcano?

Local lore suggests that the tunnel connects the historic Beacham Theater to the Angebilt Hotel. News 6 went down to get a closer look.

The large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.

Whether it's the bizarre origins of a town’s 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.

Those who travel to New Smyrna Beach might find an odd sight — a series of large stone pits and walls sticking out like a sore thumb.

Those 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.

Nearly 5 miles off the coast, this yacht sits at the bottom of the ocean. How it got there is a longer story.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are weirder than others.

Those who travel deep into Green Swamp will find an eerie surprise: a decrepit wooden hut in the middle of the woods.

Dan Friend says it’s his quest to find a home for the historic tug boat nicknamed "Tiger."

Those who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.

This Florida aquarium is among the few places in the world where you can spot one for yourself.

Fulgencio Batista, the former Cuban president and dictator, was a regular vacationer and resident of Daytona Beach in the 1940s and 50s.

“137 years is a really long time. It shows endurance through opposition and adversity and it just shows determination, resilience and strong will,” said 5th-generation Eatonville resident Ruthie Critton.

It was a warm Central Florida evening, but that didn't stop the community of Daytona Beach from gathering for a momentous occasion-a celebration of history, baseball, and the enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson.

The Majesty Building is the only skyscraper in the area, but its long history has jokingly earned it the moniker "Eyesore on I-4."

There are thousands of McDonald’s restaurants. But the largest can be found right here in the Sunshine State — and it packs some pretty neat features.

Exactly two decades ago, Hurricane Charley struck Central Florida, kicking off the busiest hurricane season on record that the region has ever seen.

News 6's cameras were rolling as the work began on Merritt Street — the first visual sign of change at the site in years.

The first Publix store opened in Central Florida way back in 1930.

International Left-Handers Day is this month, and there are several ways to celebrate our lefty friends.

The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is offering free tours later this month in celebration of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend.

This relic — called the “Bellamy Bridge” — is the oldest of its kind in the state. And it's got a ghastly story to match.

A short-lived national celebrity is hiding among the tombstones in this Central Florida cemetery.

Florida is filled with strange places, but there are a few where you’ll have to take a trek to see them for yourself.

The “11 to Save” sites are historic spots across Florida that are at risk of being shut down or destroyed.

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. But among these storms, some are far worse than others.

Many may not know that the popular seafood restaurant chain got its start right here in Central Florida.

When looking at a rattlesnake, “Delicious” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But that wasn’t always the case.

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.

In the mid-1900s, a massive bomb was inadvertently dropped off the coast of Georgia after flying out of Florida. And it could still be out there.

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.

Drivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.

For centuries, garden parties have brought everyday citizens together with the elite to enjoy hours of fine dining and entertainment.

This unique "Futuro House" is one of only two remaining in the state. And its story is out of this world.

If you head downtown, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."

Visitors to Lake Eola in downtown Orlando might just happen across what appears to be a giant woman half-buried in the grass.

This 7-ton blob was found on the beach in 1896, sparking a century-long mystery.

The whole story began in the early 1900s when the artist's fiancée called off their engagement.

Out of all the horror stories to come out of Florida, the Dozier School in Marianna might just be among the worst.

Millions are mourning the lost of baseball legend Willie Mays.

Florida is known for its powerful hurricanes and thunderstorms, but some might not know that it’s been struck by tsunamis in the past.

The water around Florida’s peninsula is a graveyard to thousands of ships, according to Gainesville’s Florida Museum of Natural History.

Could one of the most legendary places in history be tucked away in the Sunshine State? This man certainly thought so.

In roughly 200 years, we've gone from back-breaking yard work to mowing in comfort aboard riding mowers.

Just off Interstate 4, a massive building almost resembles a big, white boat.

Florida’s ever-popular grocery chain has plenty of interesting features, though one location in particular has an odd sight in store for visitors.

Tourists simply passing through will likely never find this spot, though it’s well known to locals.

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.

You can travel all across Florida and still not find this county. Or maybe you already have.

Nearly 160,000 soldiers, 11,000 aircraft, 7,000 ships and other vehicles participated in what still is the largest seaborne invasion ever.

For decades, the tunnels were rumored to have been used for smuggling alcohol. However, experts have a different theory.

The National Park Service and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are collaborating on a project to transcribe the pension records of more than 80,000 of America’s first veterans and their widows.

A large, bronze statue of Jesus Christ sits in one of Florida’s state parks. But you’ll have to search the seafloor to find it.

The home — also known as the Bradlee-McIntyre House — is packing loads of odd stories. However, it could be in huge trouble without help.

According to church leaders, a recent inspection at First Church DeLand, originally built in 1883, found the integrity of many windows at risk and needing immediate repairs.

Eatonville is not going to be the number one location for the site of a proposed new Florida Museum of Black History.

City officials announced they are trying to apply for a “National Historic Landmark” (NHL) designation for the local Jackie Robinson Ballpark. But they could use some help.

As more attention is being given to melting ice caps and rising sea levels, more people are asking when parts of Florida could be left underwater.

Florida has plenty of spooky attractions and haunting legends, but this one might just take the cake. Or in this case — your beer.

Nearly 5 miles off the coast, this yacht sits at the bottom of the ocean. How it got there is a longer story.

The town of Eatonville has made it onto the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2024 list of America’s most endangered historic places.

In the early 20th Century, Central Florida played an important part in the early days of auto racing, setting a number of land speed records that would give birth to the “World Center of Racing.”