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.

While some parks have experienced closures, Florida's national parks appear to be operating normally, with specific closures noted for certain amenities within some parks. National parks across ...

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 ...

Bonnet Springs Park is one of two Florida parks to rank among the best in the United States. Screengrab from Bonnet Springs Park's video on Facebook A Florida park is an “urban oasis” — and ...

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 ...

There are other public camping options available as well. County parks, national forests, and national preserves offer less ...

Florida House lawmakers unanimously passed a measure that would protect state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and big hotels. That measure is still moving through the Senate. Public outcry ...

Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks with business ventures such as golf courses, pickleball courts and large hotels, during a demonstration at Oleta River State Park, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in ...

A bill that would protect state parks from development has stalled in the Florida Legislature. The bill was introduced in response to a controversial plan by the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration ...