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 ...

A national forest in Florida offers a wide range of outdoor activities, wildlife sightings, and a break from the crowds of ...

Chief among these is the Ocala National Forest, a 387,000-acre spread of pine trees, lakes, spring-fed pools, rivers, swamps, hiking trails, and even archeological sites. The Ocala National Forest ...

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is aiming to pave an airstrip in the middle of Ocala National Forest and is facing ...

From local favorites at Silver Springs State Park to the lesser known Bear-N-Oak Trail of Indian Lake State Forest, check out these 10 Marion trails.

News This Florida forest is one of the 25 best places to travel in 2025, according to National Geographic Looking for a fun fall road trip from Miami? Pack your bags, we're going to Ocala!

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 ...

Florida executes ‘Ocala national forest killer’ convicted of murder of college student Loran Kenstley Cole was declared dead by lethal injection at 6:15 p.m. Thursday ...

A large alligator forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway in Ocala weeks after a deadly attack elsewhere in Central Florida.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday, “This may affect travel on SR 19 near the Ocala National Forest throughout the day, night and into the morning hours.” ...

The Florida Forest Service continues to respond to wildfires in Putnam County that have been burning for days. It’s happening near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74. FFS said one is the ...