The 7-ton blob was found along Florida's Atlantic coast, sparking debate for over 100 years about what it could really be.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”.

Florida is no stranger to strange history, but this one connects all the way back to the Lincoln assassination.

Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.

For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about “ghost lights” that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.

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

Its name might evoke a more vulgar connotation, but it actually stems back to the 1970s.

One highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”

A News 6 viewer recently discovered apparent gravestones just beyond his property near Markham Woods Road. Come along as we explore this part of Seminole County which has disappeared through the decades.

The SS United States is expected to arrive in Mobile, Alabama, sometime Monday. The next step? Off the coast of Destin, where it will be turned into an artificial reef.

Orlando International Airport is paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of Black pilots in the U.S. Air Force, with a new exhibit.

A launch Wednesday night to the moon has a special guest in attendance who knows a thing or two about going to another world.

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.

If you take a drive through Ormond Beach, you can't help but notice the beautiful historical buildings that dot the landscape.

Decades after their deaths, John Fraser Shecut and his wife, Tommie E. Durdin Grady Shecut, were buried at Sumterville Cemetery

Over 90 years ago, artists put their stamp on Florida history after they were hired to paint murals across the U.S. during President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s plan to get Americans back to work.

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.

In 1915, the first “modern” educational facility was built in Leesburg — now over a century later the site is set to be transformed into apartments.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — that is, until now.

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

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

When you think about earthquakes, Florida’s probably not the first state that comes to mind. But that doesn't mean they can't happen.

Orlando is preparing for a significant milestone as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — that is, until now.

Leesburg’s Lone Oak Cemetery is back with its 11th Annual Moonlight Tour where visitors can explore Lake County’s oldest cemetery, according to their website.

Auschwitz survivors have warned of the rising antisemitism and hatred in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

Dozens of people in Orlando are getting a rare chance to walk through history this month inside a Hate Ends Now train car, a replica of the cars used to take millions of Jews to concentration camps during the Holocaust.

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."

Central Florida came together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a vibrant parade in downtown Orlando.

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

Space Mountain is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of its opening date.

For those looking, Florida is a hotspot for strange and mysterious places in out-of-the-way spots.

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

At first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that it’s all perfectly legal.

Drivers heading past Lake Gem Mary along Gatlin Avenue may be familiar with an old sealed-off building stashed away on the lakeside.

The town's remains still sit far out in the bay, and they have a history as one of Florida's wildest party scenes.

Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach is officially a Commemorative Site after President Joe Biden signed H.R. 8012 on Saturday, according to a news release from the White House.

Walt Disney World is part of the fabric of Florida, but did you know the theme park almost ended up in St. Louis instead of Orlando?

As Orange County marks 200 years since its founding, we've compiled a selection of stories that reach as far back, recording glimpses of the area's history.

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

You’ve probably heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, but did you know that Central Florida had its own feud that claimed the lives of at least 8 people and lasted more than 50 years?

In the heart of the Florida Everglades, visitors can find the remains of a massive Cold War-era nuclear missile base.

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

At least 26 enslaved people died on the Tennessee plantation of President Andrew Jackson before the end of the Civil War.

In 1977, snow fell in South Florida for the first time in recorded history.

Move aside, Jaws — there's a new shark in town.

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

Tucked away in southwest Florida, visitors can find a prehistoric warm spring — the only one of its kind in the state.

The project — later dubbed "Florida's Folly" — nearly caused the Sunshine State to be split in half.

Here in Central Florida, events range from traditional Krampus Runs to breakfast with Krampus, to festivals, pub crawls, art shows and, at Gatorland, the Krampus Croc.

Deep in the Lakeview Cemetery of Sanford sits a headstone with a strange figure etched on it.

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

Did you know that Hedy Lamarr, one of the most popular actresses of her day, was also a brilliant inventor?

In downtown Orlando, keen-eyed bargoers might discover this old-fashioned cocktail lounge tucked away in a local building.

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.