"These vessels pose serious risks to seagrass beds, marine life, navigation, public safety and property," the FWC said.

Collier Boulevard Boating Park, also known as the 951 boat ramp, has been closed since mid-February for major construction.

A measure prohibiting vessel searches that stem from safety inspections on the water is among a slew of laws to be enacted in Florida this week. It halts a long-running practice in which state and ...

A commercial fishing boat captain in north Florida was sentenced to 7 years in prison for breaking a deckhand's jaw and ...

While captaining the boat off the coast of northwest Florida in April 2024, Terry S. Carrington, 38, of Carrabelle, hit one ...

As of July 1, law enforcement in Florida will need probable cause to pull over boats under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The law also protects gas-powered boats by preventing local ...

These 11 Florida seafood shacks may be trending now, but locals have cherished their unbeatable flavor, charm, and coastal ...

Florida boat operators can face stricter penalties if they flee accidents, don’t assist or provide false information to first ...

Florida leads the nation in boat ownership — with 1.04 million registered vessels in 2023 — and boating crashes — with 659, resulting in 59 fatalities. On the Treasure Coast, there were: ...

Florida averages about 35 boat fires a year, according to the FWC, ... Flames shoot out of a 48-foot fishing yacht off the coast of Jupiter Monday, May 26, 2025.

Florida leads the nation in boat ownership — with 1.04 million registered vessels in 2023 — and boating crashes — with 659, resulting in 59 fatalities. On the Treasure Coast, there were: ...

Florida leads the nation in boat ownership — with 1.04 million registered vessels in 2023 — and boating crashes — with 659, resulting in 59 fatalities. On the Treasure Coast, there were: ...