U.S. Navy to drop test bombs in Ocala National Forest
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OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - If you hear any loud booms today around Ocala, don't panic: it could be the U.S. Navy testing bombs in the Ocala National Forest. The bombing is done by jets coming from Jacksonville's Naval Air Station.
On Thursday, the U.S. Navy will be dropping test bombs in the forest. The exercise is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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The noise may also scare wildlife, so officials say be on the lookout while driving in that area.