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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

In March, the USA TODAY Network-Florida Opinion team reached out to Floridians, seeking their input into House Bill 209 and Senate Bill 80, introduced to protect Florida state parks from the kind ...

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