Should Florida's state parks be developed? Take our poll. | Opinion From fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding to spotting and admiring some of our more unique wildlife like manatees and ...

If the state Legislature wants to expand state park amenities and increase revenue, there is a clear path: Expand the camping facilities. The parks' campgrounds are booked months in advance and ...

This little-known Florida state park features more diverse and extensive examples of the region's flora and fauna than any ...

Florida's state parks offer some of the most unique experiences in the country. From fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding to spotting and admiring some of our more unique wildlife like ...

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.

, Fla. — The millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks each year will see them remain free of golf courses, new hotels and sports facilities, as Republican Gov. Ron ...

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 ...

May 23 (UPI) --State parks in Florida are now protected from commercial construction after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the State Park Preservation Act into law Thursday.The act, which will take ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate floor. CS/ SB 80 was found favorable by the ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign into law a bill passed this session to protect Florida's 175 state parks from development such as golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts, and luxury lodges.