This summer, take a detour from the crowded theme parks and spend time exploring Florida's state parks and historic sites.

Most vacations are about getting away and doing it all-hitting the area restaurants, theme parks, and shops-but what if all your entertainment needs are in one place?

I have a need for speed that can only be met on a race track, behind the wheel of a 630-horsepower car, driving at 127mph.

From burning buildings and distress calls to felons on the run, those who make their living serving and protecting others are a rare breed.

Astronaut Andrew Feustel made history last month when NASA completed its final mission to the Hubble Telescope.

Colin Barrett and James Newkirk have been on a mission to make Marion County public schools as energy efficient as possible.

Mark's Prime Steakhouse has provided Downtown Ocala with a much-needed jolt of coolness and style. And, oh yeah, lots of great food.

Nikolay Timofeev, the aerobatic aviation equivalent of a Triple Crown Winner, now lives and flies out of Ocala.

For 30 years, Ocala's beloved orthodontist Dr. Stephen Paige has created beautiful smiles for teens and adults.

Exceptional Dentistry in Gainesville has become one of the most successful dental practices in North Central Florida.

Between busy workdays at Jenkins Auto Group and heading up two important shelters in Ocala, Cory Pool doesn't have much down-time. And that's just the way he likes it.

The work of Frank Vocale's Audio Excellence can be found in homes and businesses throughout Marion County.

Chris Sterner of Huffman Builders is one of the nation's premier healthcare developers and builders.