Florida State Parks

Sky Lebron is the guest host on "Live & Local," with segments on USF's new man in charge, faith congregations' reaction to violence, a couple who loves Florida's parks and front-lawn food production.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" scrolls from social media and voucher mismanagement to underfunded state parks and a church leader's survival against the odds.

Those ways could include steering more of the concession fee revenue back into each park.

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Florida State Parks will offer free admission for all visitors to recognize and thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

After inspections, officials determine about a half-mile of span, accessed from Manatee County, can no longer safely handle vehicles or pedestrians. The north pier remains opens on the Pinellas end.

Hundreds of amateur and professional photographers enter the popular photo contest every year. All the shots must be taken within one of Florida's 175 state parks, trails, or historic sites.

Recent reports praising north central Florida's Ichetucknee Springs prompted some area residents to post concerned comments on social media about excessive use of the area.

An all-terrain EcoRover wheelchair can be the difference between someone actually having access to nature and only dreaming of it.

They include a ban on communities adding fluoride to drinking water and prohibiting elementary and middle school students from using cellphones in schools.

James Gaddis claims retaliation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

It prevents building golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational activities. The idea faced public scrutiny last year.

The measure came in response to a state plan last year that would have put such developments in some Florida parks. It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.