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 ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from development ... birding, and camping activities that leave the land mostly undisturbed. The administration’s ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from development ... birding, and camping activities that leave the land mostly undisturbed. Sen. Carlos Guillermo ...

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 ...

(AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House ... like hiking, swimming, horseback riding ...

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation ... support things like hiking, swimming, horseback riding ...

A kayaker was attacked and killed by an alligator Tuesday afternoon at Lake Kissimmee State Park in Central Florida ... it to hiking in bear country or swimming in waters known to be inhabited ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from pickleball and tennis ... uses” that support things like hiking, swimming, horseback riding, boating, nature ...