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Florida Forest Service officials say the vehicle started a 0.8-acre fire at Farles Prairie, near the Marion County line.

OCALA, Fla. — The city of Ocala held a special election Tuesday to elect a new mayor and fill the city council seat for District 3. Mayoral elections occur every two years, as outlined in the city’s ...

Residents and activists pressure Lake County officials to block Embry-Riddle's Ocala National Forest airstrip plan.

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This wildlife refuge in Florida gives visitors the chance to spot a variety of animal species while traversing forest trails, ...