Nothing to do this weekend, try visiting any othe the urban legend sites.
1. Love Bugs.
On to a bug that most of us wish was a myth: the lovebug. There's a legend that lovebugs were somehow developed by the government to stem the mosquito problem you're all probably very aware of down here in Florida. Supposedly, they were trying to create only a female bug that would attract male mosquitoes, distracting them from actual reproduction. Unfortunately, they accidentally created a male as well, and the things bred like crazy.
2. Fountain of Youth.
You've probably heard stories that conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon was positive that the mythical Fountain of Youth could be found somewhere in Florida. The truth is that these rumors were only recorded after the explorer's death, but I like to remain hopeful that Florida's water possesses some magical powers that will slow my aging.
3. Fairchild Oak.
The Fairchild Oak sits in Bulow Creek State Park in Ormond Beach, and it has for centuries. I knew about this great old live oak, one of the largest trees of its kind in the South, but I hadn't heard about its urban legend. Apparently a man named Norman Harwood who owned the property a long time ago, before James Ormond II bought it, killed himself under the tree. Ormond also killed himself under the tree a few years after purchasing the property. It's possibly haunted, and supposedly fills anyone who stands beneath it with a great sadness.
4. Spook Hill.
A lot of people know about this hill in Lake Wales where cars in neutral seem to roll uphill. The legend states that a huge battle with a Native American chief and a giant gator took place in this spot, ending in the death of both parties. A sinkhole formed in the area, and when the road was later paved, people noticed this strange phenomenon.
5. Pensecola Lighthouse.
Supposedly an unhappy couple lived here in its early days. Many years later, the woman eventually chopped up her husband, but was never convicted due to lack of evidence. These days, the place is supposedly haunted, with reports of visions, sounds and a spot of blood that returns no matter how many times the floor is cleaned.
6. The Devils Chair.
Rumor has it that there is a chair in the cemetery in the spiritualist town of Cassadaga, where the Devil will visit you if you sit in it late at night. Apparently, he enjoys a good brewski. It's said that if you leave a beer on the seat overnight, when you return in the morning it will be empty...possibly without ever being opened.
7. Lady Lakes Rolling Acres Road
If you turn west on Rolling Acres Road, your car will suddenly malfunction and you’ll be stranded in the woods and rolling hills. Even if it’s a brand new car, legend has it that white smoke will enter the hood and stop the vehicle for at least a few minutes. Unfortunately, this is the least of your woes. This road is haunted by the spirit of Julia. Murdered by her jealous lover, she roams the woods until someone approaches her. If she sees you, her eyes will glow red and she’ll scream like a banshee. No matter what happens, stay in the vehicle and continue trying to re-start it.
8. Oviedo Lights Chase Cars Between Chuluota and Snow Hill at Night
If you need to travel between Chuluota and Snow Hill, make sure to do so during day. You see, you’ll need to drive on a bridge crossing the Econlockhatchee River. And that’s where the Oviedo Lights have been seen. Usually spotted during warm months, these balls of light have been known to chase after cars. Because they appear like headlights, they can terrify drivers and cause accidents. Many have died there as a result. Even if you’re lucky and the accident doesn’t claim your life, the area can be quite scary at night.
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