TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s environmental agency faced bipartisan backlash over a proposa l to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks.

TALLAHASSEE — As conservation groups object to the possibility of adding lodging, pickleball and golf at state parks, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection late Wednesday released ...

The controversial plan to build amenities such as a golf course, a hotel, and pickleball courts at Florida state parks is facing strong headwinds. In fact, the opposition was so intense that the ...

Pickleball courts, golf and disc golf courses, and more lodging could soon be coming to at least eight Florida state parks. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Monday announced the ...

This week The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a proposal to further develop state parks, adding pickleball courts, golf courses and other recreational activity spaces ...

The Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 80 — one of two bills meant to prevent development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis' plans were leaked ...

Pickleball courts, golfing and disc golf courses and more lodging could soon be coming to at least eight Florida state parks, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The state ...