A bill intended to keep golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities from being built in state parks is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Thursday unanimously passed the bill ...

Bill to protect state parks from development of pickleball courts, golf courses signed by DeSantis. By CBS Miami Team. May 23, 2025 / 8:28 AM EDT / CBS Miami ...

Florida Senate Bill 80 looks to prevent last year's Great Outdoors Initiative that proposed building pickleball courts, golf courses in state parks.

Lawmakers unanimously passed the bill (HB 209) during this spring's legislative session, and information on House and Senate websites said DeSantis had signed it.

G ov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday to prohibit the building of golf courses, hotels and other amenities on state parks, putting an end to a nearly yearlong controversy that united people ...

Under the bill, construction in parks could not harm natural resources, native habitats or historical sites. Gruters' proposed change might have allowed facilities such as golf courses, ...

The Florida Legislature sent a bill to protect state parks to DeSantis’ desk Thursday, countering his secret plans last summer. After wanting golf in state parks, DeSantis must now decide on a ...

A bill aiming to protect state parks from certain development has received approval from the Florida Legislature. It's now up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign the bill into law. The "State Parks ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Protests against development in our state parks last summer sparked a movement in Tallahassee this year. Senate Bill 80, which would prohibit golf courses, hotels and other ...

Florida Senate Bill 80 looks to prevent last year's Great Outdoors Initiative that proposed building pickleball courts, golf courses in state parks. advertisement. Golfweek.