Spencer Faucher, who divides his time between South Florida and Westbrook, Conn., jumps into the ocean from his dad’s 2007 43 Express Spencer with a 2022 refit while fishing for swordfish off West
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 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.
TALLAHASSEE — 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 in t
Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild.
From chasing alligators out of their first shop to using artificial intelligence, the crew at Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller has navigated much change during its 78 years in business in Fort Lauder