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Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks
Read full article: Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parksA former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired.
Plan to develop Florida state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out
Read full article: Plan to develop Florida state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls outFacing widespread opposition across the political spectrum, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks with business ventures such as golf courses and large hotels has hit a snag.
Florida pushes back meetings about proposal to add golf, pickleball to state parks
Read full article: Florida pushes back meetings about proposal to add golf, pickleball to state parksThe state Department of Environmental Protection has pushed back a series of meetings about a controversial proposal.
Pickleball courts, restaurant, bar, arcade: Large venue to open near Disney World
Read full article: Pickleball courts, restaurant, bar, arcade: Large venue to open near Disney WorldOrlando has been crowned the top foodie and sports business city in the U.S. and a new venue is being built nearby to highlight this.
Machete-wielding maintenance man accused of threatening pickleball players, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Machete-wielding maintenance man accused of threatening pickleball players, sheriff’s office saysA maintenance man was led away from a Naples-area pickleball court in handcuffs after deputies say he threatened players while wielding a machete.
Winter Springs’ new pickleball courts are a huge success, but some players have feedback
Read full article: Winter Springs’ new pickleball courts are a huge success, but some players have feedbackIt’s been almost a month since Winter Springs cut the ribbon on its new pickleball complex at Central Winds Park, and the city says its success has exceeded their expectations.
Construction on 40,000 square-foot pickleball facility in The Villages hits halfway milestone
Read full article: Construction on 40,000 square-foot pickleball facility in The Villages hits halfway milestoneConstruction on a 40,000 square-foot, two-story pickleball facility in The Villages is halfway there.
Central Florida organization is saving the planet, one pickleball at a time
Read full article: Central Florida organization is saving the planet, one pickleball at a timeThe wiffle-like balls in pickleball can't be recycled and often end up in landfills, but a local organization is leading a recycling effort.
The wait is almost over! Winter Springs announces opening date for Seminole County’s largest pickleball complex
Read full article: The wait is almost over! Winter Springs announces opening date for Seminole County’s largest pickleball complexThe pickleball craze has found a brand new home in Winter Springs.
Your Florida Daily: Winter Park leaders to vote on gas-powered leaf blower rule, national pickleball competition begins
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Winter Park leaders to vote on gas-powered leaf blower rule, national pickleball competition beginsThe city of Winter Park plans to start banning gas-powered leaf blowers for good this summer — but that could get pushed back.
Volusia County serves up pickleball tournament, attracting players from all over the US
Read full article: Volusia County serves up pickleball tournament, attracting players from all over the USProfessional pickleball teams from all over the country, including the Orlando Squeeze, are competing in the Major League Pickleball tournament this weekend.