A crowd gathered at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin on Aug. 27, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Perry/ Florida Phoenix) In the Pinellas County city of Dunedin on Tuesday, dozens of people demonstrated in ...

Protesters rally at Honeymoon Island State Park in Pinellas County against proposed development plans. Vice President of the Clearwater Audobon Society Kim Begay speaks about the importance of ...

Thousands have gathered this weekend at protests outside of state parks across the state. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, ...

Protesters want the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to withdraw its controversial state parks plan. Michelle Birnbaum, of Dunedin, speaks to the media at the entrance to Honeymoon ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida — Honeymoon Island's pristine, white beaches and popular trails and forestry offer a calm escape from the noise. One year ago, it was at the center of a loud debate when ...

Honeymoon Island State Park in Pinellas County is one of the eight parks in a controversial new development plan. Up to four pickleball courts would be built. Photo provided by Florida State Parks for ...

DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers from Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a “Speed is a No-No” operation at Honeymoon Island State ...

Maggie Serus is hard to miss, and that’s the point. It’s a searing summer morning at Honeymoon Island State Park, and just beyond the toll booth, donning a bright orange vest and a leopard print ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — State officials are investigating after numerous recent gopher tortoise deaths at a popular beach destination. According to a Florida Department of Environmental ...

Need plans for the Memorial Day holiday weekend? You can add one idea to your list. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced earlier this month that all Florida state parks will be free to enter during the ...

St. Petersburg-based Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross at Honeymoon Island State Park on Aug. 27, 2024. Credit: Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix In the Pinellas County city of Dunedin on Tuesday, ...