Folk music, mahogany cakes, campsites, hiking, canoeing, and even a 97-bell carillon tower define this artsy heritage state ...

The “Capture… the Real Florida ” photo contest selected winners across three divisions: Professional/Hobbyist, Student, and ...

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

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks each year will see them remain free of golf courses, new hotels and sports facilities, as Republican Gov ...

“Florida has 175 state parks altogether. We found out that 75 state parks fall within the footprint of the Florida Wildlife Corridor,” said Tim Linafelt, director of communications for the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House on Thursday in response to ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign into law a bill passed this session to protect Florida's 175 state parks from development such as golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts, and luxury lodges.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law curtailing what kind of development can happen in Florida’s prized state parks.