What are the most well - known Davenport, Florida ghost stories?

There's a story about an old theater in St Petersburg. People claim that the ghost of an actor who died on stage still haunts the place. They say that sometimes during rehearsals or performances, things go awry in a way that can't be easily explained, like props moving on their own or cold spots suddenly appearing. It's a spooky addition to the city's collection of ghost stories.

The story of Robert the Doll is quite well - known. Robert was a creepy doll that was said to be possessed. It was kept in a museum in Key West and many people who visited claimed to have had strange experiences. Some said the doll's eyes would follow them, and others felt an eerie presence around it.

The legend of the haunted lighthouse in Florida is also quite famous. The keepers of the lighthouse in the past had some tragic deaths. Now, visitors and even some local fishermen say they see strange lights and hear voices coming from the lighthouse at night. It's as if the spirits of the former keepers are still there, trying to tell their stories.

One famous ghost story in Davenport is about the old abandoned mansion on the outskirts. Locals claim to have seen a woman in a white dress wandering around the property at night. Some believe she was a former resident who died tragically there.

The story of a Florida Man who called 911 because his hamburger wasn't cooked right at a fast - food joint is quite well - known. He got so angry that he demanded the police come and deal with the situation, which is really absurd.

One well - known story is about a haunted pond. People say that late at night, if you stand near it, you can see the figure of a woman in white. It is believed that she might have drowned there long ago. Another is the story of a spooky abandoned building on the outskirts. People who have dared to peek inside say they felt a sense of dread and unease, like they were being watched.

As far as I know, no. South Florida University is a relatively modern institution and not typically associated with Victorian - era stories. The Victorian period was a long time ago and the university doesn't have a direct historical connection to that era that would give rise to well - known Victorian ghost stories.

One of the most famous might be the story of the ghostly apparition in the old Davenport manor. It's said to be a former owner who was wronged during his life and now haunts the place.

The story of the haunted fortress is quite well - known. It was used as a prison in the past, and many prisoners died there. Their ghosts are said to roam the corridors, making strange noises. It gives a spooky feeling to those who dare to enter at night.

The ghost of the girl in white on Voorhees Mall is quite well - known. Many students have heard about her and some even think they've caught a glimpse of her.