The legislation came about after the state proposed building on park lands in a move that was widely criticized.

They've been vocal about protecting their state parks since news leaked last August of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plan to allow golf courses, pickleball courts and ...

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

With less than a month in the legislative session, can the State Parks Preservation Act navigate legislative hurdles ahead?

Ron DeSantis floated the terrible idea of developing some of Florida's most beloved state parks to add hotels, golf courses and other amenities. After eight days of protests around the state ...

(CBS12) — Lawmakers are rallying to preserve Florida's natural gems ... aimed at protecting state parks from incompatible commercial developments. The bill, which passed with a unanimous ...

Opinion: Florida state parks bills are a good start ... and let them know how important this legislation is to preserve and protect our incredible state park system. Tell your legislators what ...

Show some backbone, Florida lawmakers. Don't back down on saving state parks | Editorial The natural beauty of Florida's state parks has long been under attack | Opinion If we destroy Florida's ...

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.