Frightening images of recent boat fires have ignited concern among South Florida recreational boaters and firefighters after several resulting fatalities and injuries.
The state had 685 “reportable” boating accidents last year, up from 659 in 2023, according to a recently released state report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA — Starting July 1, boaters will no longer be stopped by state wildlife officers for random boat-safety inspections. The bill SB 1388), signed in late May by Gov. Ron DeSantis, now requires Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers to have probable cause to halt boaters.
The slimy algae topping Florida’s waterways are more than just unsightly. They are often toxic to humans, animals and the environment.
There are signs that a battle is brewing.
More than two-thirds of Floridians are moderately or extremely concerned about hurricanes increasing in strength and frequency, according to a new Florida Atlantic University survey.