While Central Florida is widely known for its Orlando theme parks, Ocala, Florida, just a 90-minute drive north, is a haven ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Alexis A. Lambert, chief of staff of the Division of Bond Finance, to replace Shawn Hamilton.

"Most visitors to Central Florida are drawn to the area’s theme parks and beaches—but tucked ... forest in the continental United States, Ocala is home to manatees, black bears and rare ...

(CBS12) — The head of Florida’s environmental protection agency is stepping down two months after a controversial proposal to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks ...

If there are changes to the launch schedule, this story will be updated. For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at [email protected]. For more space news ...

The first one mentioned is the Ocala National Forest, located north of Orlando in Florida. It is the southernmost national forest in the United States, sandwiched between the beaches and theme parks ...

First hosted in 1981, the City of Gainesville Parks and Recreation Cultural Affairs Division started the festival as an ...

Adrian Ruhi [email protected] Walt Disney World’s theme parks in Florida will start closing on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as Hurricane Milton nears landfall. Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal ...

In a show of Republican strength in Florida, incumbent Corey Simon on Tuesday handily defeated Democratic challenger Daryl Parks in what was considered the only competitive state Senate race and the ...

The leader of Florida’s environmental protection office ... pickleball courts and hotels to state parks was shutdown among vehement public protests from politicians, environmentalists and ...

The head of Florida’s environmental protection agency is stepping down two months after a controversial proposal to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks was abandoned ...

Florida Today reported on Monday evening that SpaceX did not provide a reason for the rescheduling of what was going to be Monday's launch. This launch is "one to watch," according to Florida ...