Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill designed to prevent construction of golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in state parks. Lawmakers unanimously passed the bill (HB 209 ...

The bill doesn’t ban all types of development, but going forward, lawmakers said Florida’s state parks will be preserved exclusively for conservation-based projects supporting activities such ...

As he said he would, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure to protect Florida’s 175 state parks from development such as golf courses, luxury lodges and pickleball and tennis courts.

Going into effect July 1, 2025, the State Park Preservation Act, protects Florida’s 175 state parks. It specifically prohibits the construction of facilities like golf courses, lodges ...

carrying signs with slogans like “Save Don’t Pave” and “Parks Over Profit.” The law, which goes into effect July 1, was unanimously approved by both chambers of Florida’s Republican ...

Florida's Prized State Parks Are Shielded From Golf Courses and Hotels as DeSantis Bows to Backlash TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks ...

DeSantis had previously said he would sign the ... of the people of Florida, this would not have happened,” Harrell told the Times. “The people stood up and said, ‘Our parks are precious ...

Video: Floridians protest leaked plans to develop pickleball courts at state parks. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the State Park Preservation Act into law Thursday, marking ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill protecting state parks from commercial development. The bill, passed unanimously by the legislature, restricts development like golf courses and luxury ...

carrying signs with slogans like “Save Don’t Pave” and “Parks Over Profit.” The law, which goes into effect July 1, was unanimously approved by both chambers of Florida’s Republican ...