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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.

Rep. Fine proposes new national park at Ocala National Forest, springs

"Florida springs are unique on an international level. They should be protected," said Congressman Randy Fine.

Rep. Fine speaks after proposing new bill that could turn Ocala National Forest into a national park

Rep. Fine speaks after proposing new bill that could turn Ocala National Forest into a national park ...
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Florida congressman proposes changing state park near Ocala into new national park

A central Florida congressman has put forward a proposal to change a state park into a new national park in<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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 ...

Florida congressman wants Ocala National Forest, area springs to become national park

Vice President Vance argued that Republicans are “trying to make the situation a little bit more fair on a national scale” in ...

U.S. Rep. proposes establishing Florida Springs National Park in Ocala

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to evaluate the possibility of creating a Florida Springs National Park.

Florida's Ocala National Forest, neighboring springs to be considered for national park

Ocala National Forest and springs in nearby counties, such as Volusia and Flagler, will be considered for national park ...