Mark Lane: Florida Springs National Park idea gets wary response

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was barred from entering the Village of Broadview Municipal Building in ...
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Several brush fires reported in Ocala National Forest, officials say

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. Officials posted ...

Thousands sign petition against making Ocala National Forest a Florida national park

A change.org petition opposing Congressman Randy Fine's proposed Florida Springs National Park has attracted 6,500 signatures ...

What was that boom? Bomb testing in the Ocala National Forest this week. What we know.

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST — Your morning coffee might be interrupted by a wall-rattling boom this week if you live in Lake, ...
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Bill orders study on whether Ocala National Forest should be national park. What's it say?

Congressman Randy Fine introduced legislation ordering a study of whether the Ocala National Forest should become a national park. There is opposition.
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Republican’s bill could create a new national park in Florida

Some conservation advocates oppose the effort to make the Ocala National Forest and nearby areas part of the park system.
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Under new bill, Ocala National Forest would someday become Florida Springs National Park

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to study the feasibility of a Florida Springs National Park, encompassing the Ocala National Forest and surrounding springs. The proposed park aims to protect ...