Backlash against a state plan to build pickleball courts, golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks spilled from social media to the grass of Oleta River State Park on Tuesday, where more than 50 ...

Oleta River State Park in Miami-Dade is one of nine state parks that could see recreational sports additions under a state plan that is drawing criticism. Max Reed FOR THE MIAMI HERALD A DeSantis ...

In South Florida, these include Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach and Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Fort Lauderdale. It would involve building park lodges and cabins, ...

Paddlers in Oleta River State Park, one of nine state parks where Florida parks officials have proposed adding pickleball courts. State plans to add golf, pickleball or hotels to Florida parks — ...

Florida’s main environmental agency announced a plan Monday to “expand public access, increase outdoor activities and provide new lodging options” across various state parks — but this could mean ...

MIAMI - More than 100 people turned out in a park in North Miami Beach to urge the Florida Department of Environmental Protection not to go through with its "Great Outdoors Initiative" proposal that ...

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection unveiled its “Great Outdoors Initiative” on Monday, and almost immediately faced fierce opposition. The plan calls for adding amenities at several ...

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A state parks development proposal, including two in South Florida, was causing so much outrage officials decided to postpone eight public meetings A state parks development ...

The Florida State Parks Foundation and Florida Power & Light teamed up to provide an accessible electric tram to Big Lagoon and Oleta River state parks. FPL is proud to continue our support of this ...

John Lourenco, 10, at center, joins protesters with Keep Florida State Parks Wild-Defend Oleta State Park against the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan to add pickleball courts, ...