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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Four brush fires were reported in the Ocala National Forest “following the passage of a thunderstorm,” according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. Officials posted ...

The Florida Forest Service continues to respond to wildfires in Putnam County that have been burning for days. It’s happening near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74. FFS said one is the Bobcat ...

OCALA, Fla. — People who live near Ocala National Forest are in for some noise this week as Navy aircraft practice bombing runs. Officials at Naval Air Station Jacksonville announced a bomb training ...

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine wants to designate Ocala National Forest and some surrounding springs in Volusia, Flagler and other counties as a national park. More: Congressman Randy Fine proposes national ...