In May, Ryan Christopher Campbell of Troop 733 earned Scouting's highest rank. ...more

September 10, 2008

ORLANDO - A black bear seen lounging by the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando earlier in the week has been caught. ...more

June 1, 2008

John Mennell finally found the serenity he was looking for, working on the Florida National Scenic Trail. ...more

February 23, 2008

It's the original fire bird, its fate for thousands of years tied to lightning storms that crackle and spark and send flames racing through scruffy-looking trees and brush. ...more

February 11, 2008

Before Europeans settled the peninsula, black bears roamed throughout mainland Florida, as well as some coastal islands and larger keys. ...more

February 5, 2008

OCALA - Over the past decade or two, the sprawling horse farms that once buffered downtown Ocala from the chaotic bustle of Interstate 75 have given way to progress. Now, out-of-town travelers seeking respite in the natural beauty of the Ocala National Forest or heading to meetings at downtown offices pass by scores of convenience stores, chain restaurants and strip malls. Despite the changes, Ocala has remained a truly Southern town. Like much of the South, Ocala faces continuing questions — from residents and outsiders — about race relations. ...more

January 11, 2008

It wasn't like the 49-year-old McDonald's manager to be away so long while making the morning bank deposit. ...more

December 7, 2007

A Pasco County woman is recovering after being carjacked, threatened and left tied up in her car in the Ocala National Forest, deputies said. ...more

December 6, 2007