Everyone born after January 1, 1988, must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to legally operate a boat of 10 or more horsepower on Florida waters. So, as of this writing, if you are 37 or younger ...

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 ...

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 ...

Florida boating incidents increased, and deaths rose 37% between 2023 and 2024. Florida's Boater Freedom Act, now in effect, restricts law enforcement's ability to conduct random boat safety checks.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Lucy's Law. Law stiffens penalties for boating infractions, but doesn't require mandatory education. The bill was named after Lucy Fernandez, a 17-year-old Miami girl ...