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 ...

The Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis receives Lucy's Law. The bill stiffens penalties for boating infractions, but doesn't require mandatory education. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has received a state bill ...

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 ...

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 ...

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle speaks during a boater-safety forum at the Miami-Dade Main Library conference room on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Miami. Alexia Fodere For the ...

Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Safe Boating Week is a time dedicated to promoting responsible habits on the water and preventing accidents before they happen. As temperatures rise and ...