In honor of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary of independence, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is waiving admission fees for state parks over the July 4th holiday weekend. Visitors and residents can enter participating parks for free starting Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, 2026. The promotion covers day-use entry to nearly […] Nature’s Birthday Gift: Florida Opens State Parks For Free To Celebrate America’s 250th ...read more read less