Florida State Parks

The initiative blocks hotels and golf courses from being built in Florida state parks.

Environmentalists are holding events called "love fests" at state parks. They want Florida lawmakers to prevent developments like pickleball courts and golf courses.

The head of Florida’s environmental protection agency has stepped down shortly after a controversial proposal to add golf courses and hotels to state parks was dropped.

"No matter what your political beliefs are, you love Florida parks"

The plans include golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels. Impacted parks include Walton and Bay counties. There's now a webpage to send written comments.

The state has announced a plan aimed at expanding public access to state parks. It would increase recreational opportunities while adding campsites and cabins.

Come this Memorial Day holiday, all Floridians will be allowed free entry into any state park.

The current window to reserve a campsite at a state park is 11 months out for residents and non-residents. That will change Jan. 1.

Park officials and others involved with the importance of the Letchworth Love Mounds State Park hosted an "open house" in hopes of attracting more visitors and attention.

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.