I totally support Florida SB 80, also known as the “State Park Preservation Act,” which aims to protect Florida’s state parks from development. And I appreciate your efforts in this area.

Senate Bill 80, the State Park Preservation Act, filed by state Sen. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, would place strict limitations on development in state parks as well as outdoor activities that can be ...

State parks whistleblower overwhelmed by praise and more than $207,600 in donations Gaddis called the project secretive and atrocious. He said it was unethical as there was little to no ...

Local ‘Fine with me’: DeSantis pulls back on plan to build new attractions at Florida’s state parks By James Tutten, WFTV.com August 29, 2024 at 12:13 pm EDT ...

Demonstrators chant during a protest against Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to develop state parks with business ventures such as golf courses, pickleball courts and large hotels, at Oleta River State ...

Anastasia State Park in St. Johns County is one of the state parks that could see the addition of pickleball, golf or other recreation types under a new state plan. (Courtesy of Florida State Parks) ...

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about a proposal to add new development to several state parks with WLRN environmental editor Jenny Staletovich and WUSF reporter Steve Newborn (00:10 ...

But activist Jessica Namath said protecting Florida's state parks isn't over. "This seems to be like the typical move of delay, delay, delay," Namath said.

A legislative effort to ensure golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges are never built in state parks has stalled in the Florida Senate. The Florida House passed its version of the bill ...

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 ...