Florida protested over a problem they saw with how their government was run. Legislators listened. They devised a commonsense ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign into law a bill passed this session to protect Florida's 175 state parks from development ...

Get ready for an adventure-filled journey through Florida’s breathtaking state parks! 🌲☀️ Whether you're hiking, camping, or kayaking, there’s so much to explore. Grab your gear and let’s make ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a ...

The Florida Senate and House of Representatives have approved legislation that would restrict development from occurring in state parks. The bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature. It's the ...

The Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 80 — one of two bills meant to prevent development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis' plans were ...

Florida residents and the USA TODAY NETWORK are advocating for stronger protections for Florida state parks. Bills SB 80 and HB 209 aim to prevent development like golf courses and hotels within ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from pickleball and tennis courts, golf courses and lodging establishments. The governor spoke Wednesday ...

Florida Senate Bill 80, intended to prevent development like golf courses in state parks, has stalled due to a disagreement over wording. The bill passed the House unanimously but is held up in ...

A legislative effort to ensure golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges are never built in state parks has stalled ... Outdoors Initiative. A map with the Florida Department of ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from development. The bill reverses a previous plan for recreational facilities and hotels in state parks. Bipartisan ...