Florida State Parks in Crisis | Jacksonville News

Florida’s state parks, a national treasure and economic engine, are crumbling under neglect—despite generating billions and supporting tens of thousands of jobs. With just $63 million allocated for the next fiscal year (a fraction of the $759 million in needed repairs), critical fixes like boardwalks and docks are being delayed for over 17 years. Parks are running out of cash months early, forced to rely on donations for upkeep. Conservation groups are urging lawmakers to tap into unused funds from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund before it’s too late—before these natural gems vanish under decay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1496bf6c9d3090f1