Tag Archives: Silver Springs

Twenty-four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at 2315 SE 175th Terrace Road to find 50 percent of the home in flames.

Volunteers of America of Florida and Marion County began construction of the first phase of a housing project for homeless veterans in Ocala. The project will be across the street from Ocala's Ritz Historic Inn, which already houses transitioning veterans.

An appeal to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach has been filed regarding a consumptive use permit that was issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District. The appeal is being reviewed because certain parties claim the permit was not analyzed correctly and that it could be detrimental to the environment.

Officials at Wild Waters Water Park in Ocala are moving forward with plans to phase out the park and turn it into an ecotourism site by 2016. Long-time fans of the park are protesting the loss of one of Florida's crown jewels. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection hopes to curb the 2 million gallons of water the park drains each month from Ocala's water system.

The Fort King Heritage Association in Ocala hopes to bring history to life by adding two acres of land to the Fort King National Historic Landmark. The association also hopes to build walls and hire re-enactors and start educational programs surrounding the area to attract students.

Sanctuaries are struggling to take in primates as researchers and pet owners forgo euthanasia for better homes.

One year after taking over, the state of Florida returns Silver Springs State Park to its natural roots centered around the Silver Springs and Silver River.

While visiting Gainesville, former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham voiced his opinion on current issues such as the government shutdown, conflicts in Syria and Silver Springs State Park.

Silver Springs opened as a newly renovated state park Tuesday morning after merging its property with Silver River State Park.

Low water levels at Orange and Lochloosa Lakes have been causing severe problems for local businesses that rely on fishing tourism.