In Lake County, we have the wonderfully dynamic Ocala National Forest uplands, lowlands, lakes, ponds, swamps and prairies.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday, “This may affect travel on SR 19 near the Ocala National Forest throughout the day, night and into the morning hours.” FHP is reminding drivers to use ...

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A massive forest fire in the Ocala National Forest was caused by a lightning strike, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The forest fire was actively burning approximately 800 ...

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.

Far from Florida's usual coastal allure, the beaches feel more personal and amazingly crystal clear in this underrated protected forest.

The Florida Forest Service is responding to forest fires in Putnam County.It’s happening near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74. FFS said one is the Bobcat Trail Fire and one is the Mondex ...

A large alligator forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway in Ocala weeks after a deadly attack elsewhere in Central Florida.

OCALA, Fla. — The Alexander Springs swimming area in the Ocala National Forest is temporarily closed after an “aggressive alligator” attacked a man Monday afternoon, U.S. Forest Service ...

The Forest Wildcats hosted the Vanguard Knights at Forest High School in Ocala, FL on Friday, November 1, 2024. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner] / Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner / USA TODAY NETWORK ...

Thursday’s incident happened in Ocala National Forest at around 11 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 40 and State Road 19, between Ocala and Ormond Beach, the FHP said. Lt. P.V. Riordan ...