Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1 and some of them make big changes you need to know. Here's the list.

More than 100 new laws will go into effect in Florida on July 1, with everything from animal abuse to education, state parks ...

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.

More than 100 new laws will take effect in Florida on July 1, 2025, addressing issues ranging from reckless speeding to ...

Everyone born after January 1, 1988, must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to legally operate a boat of 10 or more horsepower on Florida waters. So, as of this writing, if you are 37 or younger ...

The driver did not see my divers-down flag, a required safety device that was floating just a few feet away from me. GPS data from the boat recorded their speed at about 45 miles per hour at the ...

Help curb boating accidents in Florida, Gov. Desantis. Sign the Lucy Law bill. | Opinion Gov. DeSantis, we're counting on you to help prevent more of these life-changing accidents.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 13 new bills into law as the latest state Legislative session approaches its end — the biggest batch so far this year. These ...

Required safety equipment includes a life jacket for each person on board, a whistle or horn, a fire extinguisher, and a throwable device like a life ring or seat cushion, according to Boley.

We lead the nation in boating fatalities. This takes us backward. More people are going to die if officers can’t make those safety stops.” BUI, fishing regulations, boating safety, boat stops ...

The Florida Legislature passed the Boater Freedom Initiative May 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, his office announced May 19. It takes effect July 1. Banning random vessel safety ...