Ocala is that Florida – the one where your Social Security check might actually cover your expenses, leaving enough for the occasional splurge on something wild like… extra guacamole.

One of Ocala’s most unexpected attractions is the Silver Springs State Park, Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. Once a private attraction that drew visitors from around the world, the springs are ...

OCALA, Fla. — The Alexander Springs swimming area in the Ocala National Forest is temporarily closed after an “aggressive alligator” attacked a man Monday afternoon, U.S. Forest Service ...