The Florida Highway Patrol says the fire could affect travel on SR-19 near the forest Thursday into the night and early ...

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

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...

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

One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the ...

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 is ...

A wildfire near Salt Springs, Florida ... Shanty Pond Campground. Firefighters are using Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics due to historical and archeological values in the area.

Swim in crystal-clear waters while exploring a fairytale-like marine landscape and snorkeling among manatees in a gorgeous basin in Florida.

Neither the Ocala Police Department nor the Marion County Sheriff’s Office report any arrests to date related to the Florida “no camping” on public property statute FS 125.0231 of 2024.

At Florida Horse Park in Ocala, country music fans can see performances by Kid ... Attendees can dress up for the camping festival while listening to jam bands, electronic music, funk and more. Dates: ...

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Ocala, FL metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.

The Cove Resort & Pub in Inverness, Florida, ranked as the top "hidden" gem campground in the country in a recent study by Campspot, a booking platform. The campground was once a fish camp and ...