Two fires broke out in the Ocala National Forest, sending pillars of smoke over the area.

A press conference is planned for Aug. 25 at which more details about the proposal will be revealed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine wants to designate Ocala National Forest and some surrounding springs in Volusia, Flagler and other counties ...

Trailheads and access points dot the national forest for daytrippers, as well. They link the popular springs to other natural ...

This entrance sign to Ocala National Forest can be seen along State Road 40 east of Astor, Florida. The area became a national forest in 1909. When Florida Congressman Randy Fine offered a bill this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A view of Juniper Springs Recreation Area, one of the most visited spots in the Ocala National Forest in Marion County. Ocala ...

Embry-Riddle withdrew a rezoning request for a campus in Ocala National Forest, but still plans to use an airstrip. Public comments have been solicited by opponents. Deadline is Tuesday. Link in story ...

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida has introduced legislation that could eventually lead to designating the vast Ocala National Forest and surrounding springs as a national park. But at this point, he is ...

A proposal to study turning Ocala National Forest into a national park has been met with both support and opposition. Opponents fear the change would increase tourism and development, disrupting the ...

DANGER OF COLLAPSE. WELL, WHEN YOU THINK OF NATIONAL PARKS, THE OBVIOUS ONES COME TO MIND, RIGHT? HOW ABOUT YELLOWSTONE, HOME OF OLD FAITHFUL? ANOTHER EASY ONE. THE GRAND CANYON, 278 MILES OF STUNNING ...

A 50-year-old Silver Springs man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the Ocala National Forest. The crash occurred on National Forest Road 5 when the rider lost control of his dirt bike. The ...

Ocala National Forest is Florida's inland natural wonder, with more than 600 lakes and rivers, 225 animal species, 200 bird species, and innumerable plants and trees. But the springs and lakes have ...