Conservationists worry a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away wildlife officials’ best defense against poachers ...

Under the new law, which went into effect on July 1, law enforcement officers must have probably cause to stop a vessel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.

A new law is changing the way Florida law enforcement interacts with boaters, just in time for one of the busiest weekends on ...

The Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect on July 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be most inhibited by the new law. Fourth of July is the first holiday ...

On the first of July, nearly 100 new Florida laws are now in effect. One of the laws is one that makes many boaters happy – it limits the FWC’s ability to stop and search their vessel.

The Navaro family took their boat out in Cape Coral to celebrate the holiday. However, authorities are still vigilant. "Yes, there is increased patrols during the July 4 weekend," said Cmdr. Anita ...