Discharging cool, clear freshwater at a rate of 107 cubic feet per second, Alexander Springs is one of the favorite destinations on the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway, particularly during the warmer ...

Before the invention of beach towels, cars or even paved roads, the prehistoric Florida culture known as the Timucuans nestled into the Alexander Springs area, in the southern part of the Ocala ...

You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping. Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and there’s no ...

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 ...

In North Central Florida, there’s a land filled with pristine gems in the form of natural springs and abundant wildlife. It’s a place where black bears and bobcats roam, while Florida scrub jays ...

Florida beaches get all the tourist attention, but some of the state’s most remarkable assets are the aquarium-clear freshwater springs in Central and North Florida. There’s no better way to ...

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 officials said ...

Altoona, Fla. — A central Florida spring has been closed to the public after a swimmer was bitten by an "aggressive" alligator, officials said. The attack occurred shortly after noon Monday at the ...