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

Salt Springs and its sister spring, Silver Glen, 8 miles to the south, are two of the most popular attractions in the Ocala National Forest. Access to both springs is easy from State Road 19 ...

Juniper Springs in Ocala National forest has been closed indefinitely by officials in the wake of “bull gator” attacks. FOX 35 ORLANDO The largest alligator ever measured was 14 feet and three ...

Trailheads are located at Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake. For those who prefer to explore on horseback, Ocala National Forest provides more than 100 miles of equestrian trails divided into ...

The 150-acre wildfire burning in the Ocala National Forest was 75% contained as of ... It was the Winn Dixie at 15912 SR 40 East in Silver Springs. A sheriff's office spokesman at the scene ...

A manatee gave a Florida diver a hug and the unexpected moment was caught on camera. The backstory Casey Barrick is a ...

Smokey Bear is one of those larger-than-life characters that sticks with a person, no matter how young or old you are. The ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST - Imagine sitting on a beach looking out over clear, sparkling blue-green water, the sun gently kissing your skin. Adjust your sunglasses and slather on some sun block.

The U.S. Forest Service says the attack happened at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest. Alexander Springs Recreation Area is seen in this file photo from the U.S ...

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

An orphaned baby manatee was rescued from Salt Springs in Ocala National Forest over the weekend! Some people say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It took a team from three agencies to ...