Florida has more RV parks and campgrounds than any other state in the nation, with more than 1,260 parks statewide and over 200,000 camping and RV sites, according to the Florida RV Park and ...

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 ...

After Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed golf courses, pickleball courts and other recreational opportunities for Florida state parks last summer, the Florida House voted against the plan. The vote was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed the state House Development such as golf courses ...

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 ...

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 ...