Do you need a reprieve from your standard fare of seafood? Then check out the taqueria’s on this list. Not all of them are super well-known, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less amazing. Updated 2/10/2020 – Even if you’re a taco junky, there’s probably a few options here that you’ve yet to try. From al […]
The small town of Frostproof, Florida may not have much in the way of entertainment…but it does have its own local legend. Dating back to the mid 1950s, townsfolk of Frostproof have reported seeing a mysterious and unexplainable light hovering over Bereah Road. Updated 2/10/2020 – Residents claim that if you drive to the intersection […]
Campgrounds, especially those in Florida, provide an excellent environment for inexpensive family vacations, romantic weekend getaways, or just a simple way to sleep beneath the stars. Updated 2/10/2020 – But like all other places, campsites are open to the people and places that were there before, and some of them are haunted as a result. […]
The Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green is not for the faint of heart. Updated 2/10/2020 – This high level security prison is home to thieves and murderers alike, serving their time for the crimes they committed. But what most people don’t realize is that prisons are the very places that are likely to become […]
Scattered amongst fabulous beaches and tourist attractions, Florida is also home to many abandoned buildings. While city officials perpetually clamor to have these structures demolished, many remain, gathering dust. But lately reports of several buildings being occupied by bizarre looking children have been turning up. Updated 2/10/2020 – Today we examine those buildings, and the […]
Much like the famous Hollywood sign in California, the Hollywood Beach Resort is an iconic part of the Hollywood, Florida landscape. Built in 1926, the hotel has seen many notable stars stay within its doors. Among the most famous is Al Capone, who once called the Hollywood Beach Resort his home. Updated 2/10/2020 – But […]
When tracking down ghosts and haunted locations in Florida, most people visit the most obvious of places—cemeteries, hotels, historically registered buildings. Updated 2/10/2020 – But what about the very roads Floridians travel on to get to these said destinations? A haunted destination does not need to have brick and mortar in order to have paranormal […]
Charles Rheinauer, born March 5, 1846, became a prominent businessman and leader in Ocala, Florida. During the 1890s, Charles and his brother established a clothing store that became very popular in the community. In 1906, Charles had been so successful and so involved with local organizations, he became the mayor of Ocala. There’s a Dark […]
Many Florida natives grew up hearing tales of the haunted Seahorse Key. Part of the larger Florida Keys off the Gulf of Mexico, the Seahorse is named for its curved formation that most resembles a seahorse. According to local legend, the infamous pirate Jean LaFitte had believed Seahorse Key to be the perfect location to […]
In 1826, a man named William Cooley moved to New River, which is present day Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Cooley supported his family by starting an arrowroot plantation, and later becoming involved in local legislation and administration. In 1835 he became involved in a case where a handful of white settlers were accused of killing a […]
