Documents filed this week in a wrongful termination lawsuit allege that plans to build hotels and golf courses in nine Florida state parks, later dropped after a public backlash, “came directly from ...

Known as the "Mountains of Florida" thanks to its ravines and hills, Torreya State Park in northern Florida is a popular place to go hiking. The park is considered a must-visit for nature enthusiasts ...

That’s exactly what Myakka River State Park in Sarasota feels like – a magnificent slice of wild Florida where alligators sunbathe, birds soar overhead, and ancient oak trees drip with Spanish moss ...

Hidden in the heart of Florida, far from the mouse ears and beach umbrellas that dominate the state’s postcard racks, lies a slice of paradise that feels like stepping into a time machine set for ...

Enjoy the best of Florida’s outdoors and dining with park restaurants serving fresh, local, and memorable meals.

Florida’s 175 state parks need nearly $759 million worth of repairs, maintenance and upgrades, a new report shows. The bulk ...

The report was required by a new law passed after widespread protests against the DeSantis administration’s park development plans.

The Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, taking visitors through ancient cypress forests, is ...

A newly filed legal complaint provides more behind-the-scenes details from one of Florida’s biggest recent controversies. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering ...

Texas voters in 2023 signed off on a $1 billion endowment to establish the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to purchase and develop land for the recreational use across the state. The fund is ...

A quarter of Florida residents are "seriously" considering leaving the state because of the high cost of living, according to a new survey which found that an "affordability anxiety" has spread among ...