Florida Forever

The purchase, the largest by the governor and Cabinet in more than a decade, was negotiated with The Nature Conservancy, which contributed $2.25 million for the transaction.

In Seminole State Forest, Traci Deen steps off the trail into the shoulder-high scrub palmetto.

TALLAHASSEE --- Senators pressed forward Tuesday with a proposal that would provide $100 million a year for Florida Forever, as the House and Senate go…

Over the last three years, Florida Forever has not been the titan of land preservation it once was. The conservation program has seen significant cutbacks…

The Florida Senate is aiming to divvy up a pot of environmental money with large chunks earmarked for Florida’s springs and the St. Johns River. The…

Florida lawmakers and Governor Scott are $50 million apart when it comes to funding the state’s signature land buying program. But whether it’s 50 million…

Florida lawmakers are advancing a plan to allocate $100 million a year to the land buying program Florida Forever. Last year the legislature zeroed out…

A state senator is trying to put $100 million a year into the land conservation program Florida Forever. The Legislature didn’t appropriate anything for…

Hurricane Irma hung over an annual gathering of state and industry officials discussing water policy.Associated Industries of Florida holds a water forum…

Some of Florida’s military supporters are lining up behind the state’s land acquisition program. Unlikely allies are joining forces to defend Florida…