The Florida Legislature passed a bill that stiffens existing penalties and creates new penalties for boating infractions, but lawmakers rejected mandatory boating education and driver license ...

Maritime experts warn that Florida’s easy access to boating can lead to dangerous situations on the water. Boating safety laws exist, but enforcement is often limited, and getting a Florida boating ...

GATES AND A NEW SIDEWALK. MANY PEOPLE WILL BE SPENDING PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY WEEKEND BY THE WATER, WHETHER IT’S IN THE OCEAN OR ON A BOAT, AND OUR TEAM COVERAGE ON THE 4TH OF JULY. SAFETY CONTINUES ...

The Florida Legislature passed the Boater Freedom Initiative May 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, his office announced May 19. It takes effect July 1. Banning random vessel safety ...

Florida has much fewer regulations for the operation of vessels than cars even though accidents on the road are easier to avoid. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times ...

The Florida Boater Freedom Initiative goes into effect on July 1. Memorial Day boating safety tips include taking a boat safety course. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will ...

On Thanksgiving Day 2019, my life changed forever. A speeding boat struck me while I was snorkeling. My right arm was severed on impact, and I caught a glimpse of it sinking onto the reef below. Both ...

The 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report shows that Florida, dubbed the “Boating Capital of the World” by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is also the most dangerous. With ...

Florida leads the nation in boating fatalities with 81 deaths in 2024, a 22-death increase from 2023. Collisions with fixed objects were the most common type of accident, and most operators involved ...