It would protect Florida's state parks from this kind of development. An identical bill, HB 209, was filed in the House by State Rep. John Snyder (R-Stuart).

The water parks’ season runs weekends only from April 5 to June 1 and Aug. 16 to Sept. 28, and daily from June 4 to Aug. 10. They also are open on Memorial Day (May 26) and Labor Day (Sept. 1).

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation protecting 175 state parks from development. The new law, supported unanimously by the Florida Legislature, aims to preserve natural spaces.

Florida has 11 national parks. In 2023, more than 13 million people visited them, creating an economic boon of $1.4 billion to the economy, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 54 counties ahead of the storm, including Orange County and Hillsborough, which is home to Florida's top theme parks.

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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.

"I believe I left the parks and recreation department in a better place," Donner said of her career with Brevard County. She encouraged county leaders in her goodbye speech to do the right thing ...

Unfiltered cigars are exempt from the ban, which is enforced by Parks and Recreation workers. Violators face fines of $100, $200, and $300 for first, second, and third offenses, respectively.

The Florida State Parks Foundation secured more than $2.1 million to preserve, protect, sustain and grow Florida’s award-winning state parks, including St. Augustine’s Fort Mose.

Warner Robins welcomed its new Parks and Recreation director this week as Preston Pooser officially began his role on Monday, bringing nearly four decades of experience and plans for more ...

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