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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jonathan Rubin, president and executive director of the nonprofit Clean Earth Initiative, speaks during a press conference Aug. 25 ...

Explore scenic hiking trails in Florida for 2026, from cypress swamps and coastal dunes to pine forests and wildlife-filled paths across the Sunshine State.

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to study the feasibility of a Florida Springs National Park, encompassing the Ocala National Forest and surrounding springs. The proposed park aims to protect ...

When Southerners close their eyes and imagine paradise, it often looks a little (OK, a lot) like a Florida beach. Sugar-white sand, sparkling turquoise waters, sea oats swaying in the wind, and there ...

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 ...

A push in Congress to designate Ocala National Forest and the surrounding springs is drawing mixed feedback from locals, economists and conservationists. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has proposed the bill ...