Often overlooked by visitors are the wonders of massive Ocala National Forest. The forest ... Sit silently in your car along a back road to watch mama bear and cubs lumber across the sand.

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Night - Clear with a 45% chance of precipitation. Winds NE at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 67 °F (19.4 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 86 °F (30 °C) and a 23% chance ...

The incident occurred while a 59-year-old man was riding northbound in Ocala National Forest. Troopers said he struck two trees, which caused him to be thrown from his motorcycle. The man was ...

The Navy's Pinecastle Range, an area of 5,760 acres, is located off State Road 19 in far eastern Ocala National Forest. According to the Forest Service, Pinecastle "provides unique conditions and ...

A 59-year-old man riding a dirt bike struck a tree and died in Ocala National Forest in Lake County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Just after 11 a.m. the man was ...

Ocala police officials are asking motorists to stay away from a portion of State Road 200 due to a broken gas line that needs repair. Authorities said a construction crew working in the area hit a ...

Clearwater Lake is one of the many scenic bodies of water in the Ocala National Forest. / Julie Garisto / USA TODAY NETWORK Every year, National Geographic releases a list of the “Best of the ...

The Ocala National Forest is officially on National Geographic’s “Best of The World 2025″ travel list. The brand’s annual ...

Engaging on Ocala National Forest Road allows one to discover Florida’s wild side and hidden gems. Umpqua National Forest in winter turns into an idyllic winter wonderland thanks to the snow ...

Here is what we know: How many people took advantage of early voting in Ocala and Marion County ... public safety (law enforcement, EMS, fire) road projects and animal services.

A 59-year-old man riding a dirt bike struck a tree and died in Ocala National Forest in Lake County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Just after 11 a.m. the man was riding a ...