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 ...

The Florida Senate late Friday night passed “Lucy’s Law” – a bill named after a 17-year-old South Florida student who died in a boating accident – that aims to enhance boater safety. HB 289, which was ...

It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March. During this time, certain ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, shares key tips for boaters to responsibly enjoy Labor Day ...

In just over a month, three devastating South Florida watercraft accidents have claimed eight lives, most of them children and teenagers. Several others are critically injured. On July 4, four people ...

Seven Florida towns were listed among the top 15 best small towns for crowd-free boating in the U.S. by BoatBooker. BoatBooker focused on towns with fewer than 20,000 residents near bodies of water ...