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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Explore the Corridor Week, an annual celebration back for its second year encourages residents and tourists of all ages to explore state parks and give back through volunteer efforts.

Floridians have spoken. They've been vocal about protecting their state parks since news leaked last August of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plan to allow golf courses ...

Senate Bill 80, which would prohibit golf courses, hotels and other amenities from being built in state parks, is one step closer to approval. WATCH BELOW: Bill to stop development at Florida ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House on Thursday in response to last ...