A lack of backbone frequently plagues members of the Florida Legislature, where proposals are altered because lawmakers won't ...

Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama ...

a bill in 2011 was proposed to build Nicklaus-designed golf courses in five state parks, one in every region of the park system. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Tuesday marked Day 1 of the Florida legislative session, and already, a high-profile bill to prohibit the construction of ...

golf courses, pickleball courts and other amenities from being added to state park land and would instead require the parks to be managed in a way to prioritize “conservation-based” activities ...

State Sen. Gayle Harrell's bill to restrict development in state parks is a step in the right direction. Let's hope it ...

When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the launch of its 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative last year, the agency described a far-ranging plan to expand public ...

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week announced its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative, which has received immense disapproval on social media. Why? Sign up for our ...

Last summer's secret plan to build golf courses on state parks wasn't first time Florida officials tried to bring unwanted ...