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 ...

What's the difference between a national forest and a national park? National parks are focused on preservation and ...

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's plan to build an aviation training facility in the Ocala National Forest, complete with a paved airstrip, has been scaled back after considerable public ...

In North Central Florida, there’s a land filled with pristine gems in the form of natural springs and abundant wildlife. It’s a place where black bears and bobcats roam, while Florida scrub jays ...

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 ...

You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping. Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and there’s no ...