Fla. Stat. § 127.01
Counties delegated power of eminent domain; recreational purposes, issue of necessity of taking; compliance with limitations
(1)(a) Each county of the state is delegated authority to exercise the right and power of eminent domain; that is, the right to appropriate property, except state or federal, for any county purpose. The absolute fee simple title to all property so taken and acquired shall vest in such county unless the county seeks to…