Florida House passes bill to bar golf courses, hotels in state parks

Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, pickleball courts at state parks

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House following a public outcry against such projects that were pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. The vote was 115-0 for the measure, which now goes to the Senate, where a similar bill is moving through committees. Supporters...

Florida House passes bill to bar golf courses, hotels in state parks

The vote was unanimous, but the measure still has to pass hurdles in the Senate.