ORLANDO, Fla. — New laws are taking effect in Florida on July 1, 2025, including protections for hotel owners and operators, and more rights for boaters.

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

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

The Navaro family took their boat out in Cape Coral to celebrate the holiday. However, authorities are still vigilant. "Yes, ...

Florida has a series of new laws going into effect on July 1. WUFT has done a roundup of many of the new laws, which total more than 100, covering ...

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

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget, totaling $117.4 billion after $590 million in ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed nine bills from this session with only a few measures remaining for a decision, along with $590 million in line ...

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.

Florida’s Boater Freedom Act could harm fisheries, impede conservation, critics say Jack Prator - Tampa Bay Times (TNS) Jul 1, 2025 SUBSCRIBE NOW ...