Myakka River State Park is one of eight Florida parks that were created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. Officially dedicated in 1941, the park still features many of the ...

It would have affected nine state parks. Perhaps the biggest target of opponents was a proposal to add three golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Martin County, which is in the ...

One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or ...

Families enjoy the beach at Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach on Thursday. The park is Florida's urban park. A proposal by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to build new ...

Read full article: Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims info leaked to ‘left-wing group’ Red mangroves line the shore at Oleta River State Park ...

The USA Today Network of Florida Opinion journalists asked our readers to join us in a campaign to protect our beloved state parks. And you responded.

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 ...

Six weeks ago, Florida Opinion journalists of the USA Today Network asked you, our readers, to join us in a legislative advocacy campaign to protect and preserve our beloved state parks.. And you ...

Love Fests across Florida. Costello said the movement was a team effort, with groups across the state joining in — like the Conservation Alliance of St. Lucie County.. President Shari Anker ...

DUNEDIN, Fla. — In the final weeks of the legislative session, Florida environmental groups and advocates are calling for action on a “State Parks Preservation” bill, birthed after ...

“The Florida State Parks are the gateway to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. It is an accessible way for people to go out, explore wild places and see what Florida has to offer,” she said.