Here's a look at some cases handled during July at the Marion County Judicial Center in Ocala.: On July 22, Buckley, 48, pleaded no contest to travel to meet a minor for illegal sexual conduct. He was ...

In Florida's Ocala National Forest, springs are the thing. Swimming, snorkeling and hiking are all popular activities in the ...

The U.S. Forest Service closed several recreation sites in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for the remainder of 2025 due to the rapidly expanding Green Fire. The closure affects areas north of the ...

The Path to Florida Springs National Park Act has yet to attract a Senate sponsor or get a hearing before the House Committee ...

A former Marion County Sheriff's deputy, Christina Thagard, 40, was arrested for allegedly robbing a TD Bank in Ocala, Florida. Thagard allegedly presented a note implying she had a firearm, although ...

Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed. Vehicle free days in Cade Cove will begin in June this year instead of May. Some picnic areas and pavilions are closed, too ...

This story was updated to clarify that Conservative Watch USA is organizing the event and to fix a spelling error in the park address. Marion County and city of Ocala ...

A No Kings rally protesting the Trump administration was held Oct. 18 on Ocala's downtown square. It was one of more than 2,500 similar protests being held on the same day nationwide. In Ocala, ...

An arrest has been made in the case of two teens killed while camping northeast of Phoenix in May 2025. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office apprehended and booked Thomas Brown in connection to the ...

Michigan is home to over 100 state parks. It will be difficult, but some state parks still have space available for Memorial Day weekend Many of the most popular state parks are at or nearly at ...