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
Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next.
DANIA BEACH — Life-long boater and yacht captain Chris Harris has long relied on Banyan Bay Marine Center for maintenance, storage and launches.