Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is aiming to pave an airstrip in the middle of Ocala National Forest and is facing ...

This map from the Star-Banner's data page shows the location of the May 2, 2025 fire in the Ocala National Forest ...

About 43% of Marion County is included in the corridor, including the Ocala National Forest and many area springs. [Doug / Doug Engle / USA TODAY NETWORK ...

Forest fresh and festive This year, consider cutting your Christmas tree from the Ocala National Forest.

Florida executed a man Thursday who was convicted of killing a Florida State University student and raping the victim’s sister in 1994.

Second bear trapped in two days in Ocala The juvenile bears, which were rummaging around residential neighborhoods, have been released into the Ocala National Forest.

She’s focused on establishing the Ocala to Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor. The stretch, in the heart of the longleaf pine’s southern range, is a critical link in the state’s greater corridors, she ...

Ventured deep into the heart of a forest and find yourself stepping back in time. Perched within the expanses of the Ocala National Forest, the St. Francis Trail does just that, leading the curious ...

The Ocala National Forest allows people to cut down their own trees with a Christmas Tree Permit. You can request a permit online for $10, and cut your tree anytime now through Christmas Eve.

At the Ocala National Forest, for example, visitors can find and cut down a sand pine tree, which is smaller than a typical Christmas tree.

The Florida Trail: Ocala National Forest located in the picturesque state of Indiana, offers an Easy and enjoyable outdoor experience for cyclists of all skill levels. This well-maintained trail, ...