Honeymoon Island

"This is the only issue I can remember that united Republicans and Democrats and Independents,” said former DEP director Eric Draper. "No matter what your political beliefs are, you think this is a bad idea.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has temporarily postponed public hearings on plans to build everything from lodges to golf courses on several state parks.

They decried the announcement of a plan to add pickleball courts and golf courses to several state parks. Honeymoon Island and Hillsborough River State Park would be impacted.

The meetings to offer your thoughts on the plans for Honeymoon Island and Hillsborough River State Park are now expected next week. There's also now a webpage where you can send written comments.

The proposal to add golf courses and pickleball courts to Florida state parks drew harsh response from Republican lawmakers and subscribers to WUSF's Wake Up Call morning newsletter.

A 23-year-old Tampa Man has been charged with attempting to support ISIS by carrying out terrorists attacks in Florida, including one at Honeymoon Island,…