An Ocala woman who claims she fell on an unmarked and hidden tripping hazard at Silver Springs State Park has filed a lawsuit against several organizations.
The lawsuit, filed by attorneys representing Elizabeth Palmer on May 13, names the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (doing business as Silver Springs State Park), Cape Leisure Silver Springs, LLC, and Marion County Parks & Recreation as defendants.
The incident in question allegedly occurred on July 19, 2024, while Palmer was walking through the Silver Springs State Park (5656 E Silver Springs Boulevard)…