There's Nothing More Terrifying Than These 14 Truly Haunted Places In Florida

The most famous legend at this historic hotel is of a mobster killed in a gambling dispute, who is said to remain here in spirit. Visitors and employees have seen lights turn on and off by themselves and the elevator repeatedly going to the wrong floor. This resident spirit has also been known to hold doors open for servers in the hotel's restaurant.

Most hauntings we read about are benevolent, but here that's not the case. Key West Cemetery is rumored to be haunted by a ghost so angry that it has been known to attack those who visit at night. Some visitors hear the laughter of children, attributed to the ghosts of several children who perished in a fire across the street many years ago.

St. Pete Beach's iconic "pink castle" is rumored to be haunted by the hotel's original owner and his sweetheart. The most common report is of a man walking the beach in a white suit, waiting for his lover.

St. Augustine is our nation's oldest city, so it makes sense it would also be one of the most haunted. There are plenty of ghost tours offered there that can tell you about haunted hot spots all over town, but the Castillo de San Marcos is one of the most famous. This 17th-century fortress is the oldest standing masonry fort in the country. The most popular stories involve a Seminole man who haunts the fortress and leaps from the walls and a lovesick woman in white.

There’s a stretch of I-4 between Orlando and Daytona that has had so much strange activity (as well as accidents and injuries) that it has been nicknamed the "I-4 Dead Zone." Legend has it this small stretch of highway was built over the graves of four German immigrants who died of yellow fever. This area has supposedly had an unusually high number of accidents as well as two hurricanes that seemed to follow its path.

The main spirit here is tied to a story that is truly gruesome. It has been verified by local reports from the time. A young woman, Ethel Allen, was last seen at the restaurant (then Jack's Tavern) before her body was found near the Indian River. Workers and visitors have reported being tapped or pushed, seeing objects move on their own, and a woman in period clothing.

This Victorian house is often called Florida's most haunted house, occupied by past residents who passed away on the property. The historic house is now a museum displaying antiques and artifacts of the Victorian era. At night, it hosts adult-only haunted tours and groups of paranormal researchers.

This town is called the "Psychic Capital of the World," because it has a large number of resident psychics and spiritualists. There are several places in Cassadaga that are rumored to be haunted, from the Cassadaga Hotel to the Devil's Chair in the Lake Helen-Cassadaga cemetery.

Built in 1914, this steel-frame bridge is over 100 years old, and the oldest of its kind in Florida. Elizabeth Bellamy and her husband, Samuel, had been married for three years when she died in 1837. Elizabeth actually died from fever, and her infant son died a week later from the same illness. Her husband became deeply depressed and turned to alcohol. 15 years after her death, he slit his own throat with a straight razor at Chattahoochee Landing. He was not buried next to his bride, despite his last request. Sightings of a ghostly woman near the bridge have been reported since the late 1800s.

This beautiful 1926 theater is still in use today. Many employees have experienced paranormal events when alone in the theater. It's supposedly haunted by the longtime projectionist who worked in the theater from 1930 to 1965 and died of a heart attack in the projection booth.

The Vinoy in St. Petersburg hosts a lot of famous folks, especially professional sports players, and some have reported paranormal activity including ghostly apparitions and unexplained sounds.

Complex 34 was envisioned as a major launch pad for NASA, until tragically, three astronauts died in a cabin fire here in 1967. The launch pad was shut down and stands as a memorial to the fallen astronauts. Paranormal activity has been reported here, from mysterious screaming to a sudden overwhelming sense of dread. It can be visited as part of a special tour offered through the Kennedy Space Center.

This 1905 theater is currently occupied by an antique store and museum. The theater has been rumored to be haunted by a little girl who some say jumped out the second story window. Phantom footsteps and laughter have also been heard here.