President Teddy Roosevelt understood the value of the Ocala National Forest's "Big Scrub." A hundred years ago, on Nov. 24, 1908, he signed a bill formally establishing the forest.

Investigating litter Seiler said the Ocala National Forest has always been referred to as the Big Scrub. So Scrub Crew seems like a natural name for the team.

The Scrub Crew aims to keep the Ocala National Forest free of illegally dumped trash. Members were recently honored by the county commission.

There are things to do every day of the year in Ocala National Forest. Backpacking, nature hikes, off-road bicycling, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing or just enjoying a Sunday drive.

OCALA, Fla. – If you are hearing strange noises and live or work near the Ocala National Forest, don’t worry, it’s just naval training. The Navy will be conducting numerous military training ...

Ocala National Forest in North Central Florida is full of outdoor opportunities for a variety of recreation. Within its 387,000 acres, visitors can swim in springs, hike part of the Florida Trail ...

Why does the Navy drop bombs in Ocala? The Navy's Pinecastle Range, an area of 5,760 acres, is located off State Road 19 in far eastern Ocala National Forest.

Ocala National Forest is still recovering from two notable forest fires that resulted in a noticeable loss of tree cover.

For birders, the Ocala National Forest is a great place to view very rare and federally protected species. The forest is home to the state's largest population of Florida scrub jay, as well as the ...

The Navy is conducting live and inert bomb training in the Ocala National Forest west of DeLand. Here's a few things to know about the training.

President Teddy Roosevelt understood the value of the Ocala National Forest's "Big Scrub." A hundred years ago, on Nov. 24, 1908, he signed a bill formally establishing the Forest.

President Teddy Roosevelt understood the value of the Ocala National Forest's "Big Scrub." A hundred years ago, on Nov. 24, 1908, he signed a bill formally establishing the forest.