The State Park Preservation Act requires public hearings for land management plans and forces the state to comply.

The legislation came about after the state proposed building on park lands in a move that was widely criticized.

The bill would prevent building golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields in state parks.

The Florida House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to prohibit golf courses, hotels and other amenities from being built ...

The Florida House made clear Wednesday ... lodges and pickleball courts in state parks. The bill, dubbed the “State Park Preservation Act,” would prevent building golf courses, tennis courts ...

My lifetime park pass reminds me of all that's worth protecting. I’m a snowbird residing in North Naples. As a U.S. military veteran, I benefit from the state of Florida’s lifetime park pass.

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks ... a manner that avoids impacts to a state park’s critical habitat and natural ...

(CBS12) — Lawmakers are rallying to preserve Florida's natural gems ... shared her personal connection to Jonathan Dickinson State Park during her remarks, recalling her teenage years kayaking ...