Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) is temporarily withdrawing from his controversial proposal to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels in Florida state parks. DeSantis’ Department of ...

A proposal to put golf courses in a Florida state park — which has landed Gov. Ron DeSantis in hot water politically — involved two of the biggest names in professional golf history: Tiger Woods and ...

St Petersburg resident Caroline Chomaniacs at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin on Aug. 27, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix) Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill born out of ...

As to Florida's award-winning 175 state parks system, the "ball," as it were, is now in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hands – be it golf, pickle, or tennis. The Florida Legislature passed the State Park ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday indicated that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit the building of golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill born out of the backlash against his administration’s plan last summer to build golf courses, hotels, and pickleball courts at nine state parks. The ...

Video above: The latest news and weather headlinesThe millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks each year will see them remain free of golf courses, new hotels and sports ...

Florida Legislature unanimously passed the State Park Preservation Act, blocking key development initiatives proposed by Gov. DeSantis. The Act prioritizes conservation and passive recreation in state ...