Ocala National Forest is Florida's inland natural wonder, with more than 600 lakes and rivers, 225 animal species, 200 bird species, and innumerable plants and trees. But the springs and lakes have ...

Tired of crowded beaches and boiling sidewalks? Florida’s natural springs are like hidden portals to peace. Their clear, chilly waters stay a perfect 72°F year-round and feel like nature’s version of ...

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine wants to designate Ocala National Forest and some surrounding springs in Volusia, Flagler and other counties as a national park. More: Congressman Randy Fine proposes national ...

SILVER SPRINGS — A proposed Florida national park would encompass a sizable swathe of central and north Florida's woods and springs. Several of the state's natural springs, Ocala National Forest and ...

OCALA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to evaluate the possibility of creating a Florida Springs National Park, including the Ocala National Forest and nearby springs. The proposed ...

SILVER SPRINGS − U.S. Rep. Randy Fine explained his proposal for creating a new national park while standing by a clear, freshwater spring surrounded by spiny green palms and spindly oaks. The ...

A push in Congress to designate Ocala National Forest and the surrounding springs is drawing mixed feedback from locals, economists and conservationists. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has proposed the bill ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher F. Meindl, University of South Florida (THE CONVERSATION) “Behold … a vast ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine wants to designate Ocala National Forest and some surrounding springs in Volusia, Flagler and other counties ...