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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

With over a million boats and rising risk, FWC's 2024 boating report shows safety still isn’t smooth sailing. The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released its 2024 boating accident ...

For Florida boaters, recent summers have meant more crowds and more crashes. Peaking every year from May through July, boating traffic and accidents in the state surged after the coronavirus pandemic, ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — 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 ...

Ahoy! BoatUS' list of Top 10 boat names for 2025 has been released. See what made the list. What's your favorite?

Heading into Memorial Day and the hot days of summer, there’s no place better to be in Florida than on a boat. No boat? No problem! Florida hotels are leaning into the boating lifestyle, offering ...