Boating accidents in Florida decreased in 2022, but deaths from the accidents were up, according to a new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The state recorded 735 ...

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 ...

Two Florida boaters on a fishing trip off Naples, Florida went missing Dec. 19. The boat they were on was later found, with no signs of the men.

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 ...

A Florida manatee made a surprise appearance near the docks at Harvey E. Oyer Boat Ramp on Wednesday morning, prompting the ...

An effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters, spurred by a 2022 crash in the Florida Keys that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, continued moving forward Wednesday in the ...

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 ...

Read full article: Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shooting Read full article: ‘That meant a lot to me’: Northeast Florida locals reflect on the fathers in their ...

A nonprofit, Family Initiative, identified the deceased and said the trio “touched us in ways words can barely capture” Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

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 ...