ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents in several Central Florida counties may feel the ground shake or hear explosions. That's because there's training going on in the Ocala National Forest.
- Live, inert bomb training in the Ocala National Forest
- People in surrounding counties may feel tremors, hearing explosions
- Training will happen through February 11
Navy training is happening at the Pinecastle Bomb Range Complex for live and inert bombing.
The training will take place now through February 11 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
This training happens occasionally throughout the year in the Ocala National Forest.
Residents in Flagler, Lake, Marion, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia counties especially may feel the ground shake or hear explosions in the distance.
During bombing periods, wildlife may be displaced, so be aware of large animals like black bears, secure any outdoor items that could attract animals, and be careful driving through the forest and in surrounding areas.
Any noise complaints? The telephone number to the Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility in Jacksonville is 1-800-874-5059.
For more information, you can also call 904-542-5588.
The training at Pinecastle is not the only military exercise going on in Central Florida right now. At Patrick Air Force Base in Brevard County, pilots from out of the state are in town for training over the next few weeks.