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Local reactions to effort to make the Ocala National Forest part of a national park

Lake County officials have expressed interest and concerns, citing potential impacts on hunting, forest access and existing ...

Under new bill, Ocala National Forest would someday become Florida Springs National Park

Florida, has proposed a bill seeking to study converting Ocala National Forest into a national park to better protect springs ...

What would happen if some local springs, Ocala forest, became part of a national park?

In addition to the Ocala National Forest, the bill identifies more than 40 other areas for consideration to be added to a ...
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Congressman proposes new national park in Florida, including Ocala National Forest, Paynes Prairie

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, has proposed turning a large part of North Central Florida into a national ...
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Will Embry-Riddle land deal in Ocala National Forest be grounded?

Residents oppose Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's plan for an instructional runway in the Ocala National Forest due to environmental concerns and discrepancies in the project's scope. The ...