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 ...

Dunedin Marina hosts monthly safe boating courses by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, offering safety skills and a Florida ...

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1388, the Boater Freedom Act, into law, freeing Florida boaters from government interference. Florida’s Boater Freedom Act prevents local bans on gas vessels, ...

Fishing. By LUNAMARINA via iStock for WMNF News. ©2025 The News Service of Florida Starting Tuesday, boat operators can face stricter penalties if they flee accidents, don’t assist other people or ...

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Three people from Maine were killed over the weekend in a boating accident in Florida. A fourth person, also from the same group, survived but remains in critical condition.

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 ...

Starting Tuesday, boat operators can face stricter penalties if they flee accidents, don't provide assistance to other people or provide false information to first responders. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed ...

You don't need a license to go boating in the state of Florida. However, if your birthdate is after the year 1988, you must complete a boating safety course. This helps provide some useful training ...