Ryan NicolNovember 29, 2021
4min747
"Equipping the public with the knowledge they need to change their boating habits will have lasting impacts."
Tag: BoatingTALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/4/25-Gov. Ron DeSantis talks with the media after giving the State of the State speech on the opening day of the 2025 Legislative Session, Tuesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee.
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Ryan NicolNovember 29, 2021
Kelly HayesSeptember 5, 2021
4min1270
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement is reminding boaters to exercise caution and practice safety during Labor Day Weekend, a time of increased boating traffic on waterways. The FWC especially urged boaters not to operate vessels under the influence, which can decrease the operator’s ability to make sound judgments, and […]
Jacob OglesMay 28, 2021
2min842
Survivors reported that they left Puerto de Mariel, Cuba, on Sunday.
Jacob OglesFebruary 24, 2021
3min1772
Ethan's Law would regulate the use of kill switches for motorboat engines.
Janelle Irwin TaylorApril 6, 2020
7min391
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said recreational activities are still OK, with social distancing.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 28, 2020
10min1647
Solutions are in short supply.
Jacob OglesDecember 28, 2019
3min626
Lee and Brevard counties both saw significant watercraft-related fatalities.
Staff ReportsJuly 4, 2019
3min358
No boozy bacchanalia on the boats.
Guest AuthorJanuary 18, 2018
5min545
As an avid recreational boat owner and sixth-generation Floridian, I know there’s no better way to enjoy our state’s spectacular waters than taking your boat out. And I’m certainly not alone — Florida is home to almost 1 million registered boats, and every one of them has an owner who delights in our beautiful coastline […]
Drew WilsonMay 28, 2016
3min288
Memorial Day means a weekend by the water to many Floridians, but environmental group Audubon and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission say boaters and beachgoers need to watch out wildlife. Many rare and declining species of water birds make their homes on Florida beaches and islands, and even a small disturbance can decimate […]