An evacuation order was issued about 7:12 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the U.S. Forest Service. The Reverse 911/Alert Marion system was activated to notify those who need to evacuate.

Deanna Doane wanted to set the Florida Trail record, partly to show that a woman could do it, partly to advocate for a worthy ...

And at the trailhead, she saw a kiosk with a map of Florida and ... a low-key run in Ocala National Forest that follows the orange blazes of the Florida Trail — she went from being unaware ...

Florida, often known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, also harbors a wilder side, offering an array of challenging ...

After my epic eight-day kayaking odyssey on the St. Johns River and a multiday trek on the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail last year ... on a dirt road in Ocala National Forest on the third day ...