The Ridge Scenic Highway offers breathtaking elevated vistas rare in Florida for just your gas money. Nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park showcases pristine Florida wilderness for only $5 per vehicle.

Nestled in central Florida, Ocala offers an affordable paradise for retirees on a fixed income. The charming downtown area features historic buildings, local shops, and palm-lined streets that give it ...

I have a friend named Sandra Friend. She writes guidebooks about hiking in Florida. Not long ago, my friend named Friend contacted me about a different kind of hike: the hike in prices for using our ...

The effects of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is already being felt at national parks in Georgia where staffing is expected to be impacted greatly. The bill cut back about $267 ...

National Parks face staffing cuts amid budget slash Conservancy groups say the National Park Service will be impacted by the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ approved by Congress this week.

On Top of the World Communities has long been a center for 55+ active adults who want more from life – with amenities galore along with all the benefits of living in sunny Ocala. And with gorgeous ...

Our parks offer a Real Florida experience for everyone, and these experiences are more accessible and inclusive than ever. Love our world-class beaches?

The region has plenty of water parks and water activities to take advantage of as the weather gets warmer and the urge to leave the house gets stronger. Indoor water parks around Delaware ...

Ocala police have identified a man they say was killed when a tree fell on him during a storm.

A mammoth alligator in Ocala National Forest has been attacking paddlers, forcing wildlife officials to close a popular recreational waterway indefinitely.

Wild police chase in Ocala ends after rollover crash Law enforcement in Marion County said a man was arrested after a dangerous police pursuit.

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced that its second location in Ocala is officially under construction. The new site, located at 101 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL, ...