boating

A new law that requires boat renters to carry insurance could put the industry in jeopardy.

Beginning next year, boaters will need to know rules to protect marine life at risk of injury from watercraft. On average, more than 100 manatees are killed by boaters in Florida every year.

A program through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is aimed at quickly removing privately owned boats that have been abandoned or wrecked.

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the county has begun removing the neglected boats, which had become an "eyesore" and pose a safety threat to swimmers and boaters.

A bill in the Florida Legislature would bring a 90-day anchoring limit in the Keys closer by reducing the number of new moorings near Key West from 250 to 100 before it can take effect.

Boat sales increased by 13% in 2020, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

As people get ready to head out onto the water in large numbers over the holiday weekend, the state has released its annual report on accidents.

Many businesses have been shuttered because of coronavirus, but boat ramps and marinas in Hillsborough and Pinellas County remained open over the…

Boat ramps and marinas in Pinellas County are going to remain open to the public despite other COVID-19 restrictions.In a press conference Friday, Sheriff…

By Carrie PinkardBoaters and nature lovers in Pasco County will soon have more room to roam.Anclote River Park is expanding by 14 acres, and officials say…

A new study shows that boating and swimming can make you sick.

With more than 11,000 miles of rivers, coastlines, and waterways, new U.S. Coast Guard data shows Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and...