Warmer weather means people flocking to lakes and rivers in droves to enjoy some fishing or time on the boat. But something ...

A companion Senate bill, SB 628, also increases penalties for unsafe boating but lacks the mandated education. A different ...

Environmentalists are concerned the bill will worsen water quality and threaten protected species, including birds, manatees ...

The Florida House on Wednesday passed “Lucy’s Law” – a bill named after a 17-year-old South Florida student who died in a ...

Florida leads the nation in registered boats and boating-related accidents. Proposed legislation aims to enhance boating safety measures and increase penalties for reckless operation. House Bill ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Legislature to pass his Boater Freedom Initiative. Bills would ban FWC from making random stops for vessel safety checks. Random stops help FWC uncover crimes such as ...