Crystal-clear natural springs, the rolling hills of horse country, and a charming historic downtown help Ocala shine. When Southerners close their eyes and imagine paradise, it often looks a little ...

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 ...

Tired of crowded beaches and boiling sidewalks? Florida’s natural springs are like hidden portals to peace. Their clear, chilly waters stay a perfect 72°F year-round and feel like nature’s version of ...

SILVER SPRINGS — A proposed Florida national park would encompass a sizable swathe of central and north Florida's woods and springs. Several of the state's natural springs, Ocala National Forest and ...

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 ...