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 ...

When Florida Congressman Randy Fine offered a bill this summer to study transforming Ocala National Forest into Florida Springs National Park, one of the benefits he cited was an economic boom that ...

“Forest bathing” is the practice of taking in the forest atmosphere. The Clearwater Lake Nature Trail is a popular spot with a 1.3-mile loop and other amenities. According to National Geographic, ...

Ocala National Forest and springs in nearby counties, such as Volusia and Flagler, will be considered for national park designation under a new bill. WATCH: Daytona Beach mayor welcomes new Amazon ...

The U.S. Navy will conduct bomb testing this week in the Ocala National Forest. Residents in Lake, Marion, and Volusia counties may hear loud booms during the exercises. The Pinecastle Range has been ...

I teach a class on “Southern Politics,” and we had our opening class last week. We discussed history for a bit, as I explained that the Democrats of the old “Solid South” were segregationists, and ...

ASTOR PARK — A Marion County man died from his injuries after a State Road 40 collision with a tractor-trailer on Oct. 15 at ...