Florida's new Boater Freedom Act has some anglers worried about what will be left in their nets. It could be a story of more ...

CS 1388, otherwise known as the “Boater Freedom Act” provides that a law enforcement officer may not board any vessel or perform a vessel stop without probable cause that is a violation of ...

A St. Petersburg man was arrested over the weekend after apparently trying to recreate a scene from Titanic while going 50 ...

With the start of the state's fiscal year, newly passed legislation takes effect. Learn more about some of the new laws that may affect your everyday life.

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 ...

Eyewitness News joined Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his Marine Unit on an exclusive ride-along to observe how they patrol the ...

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

Eyewitness News joined Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his Marine Unit on an exclusive ride-along to observe how they patrol the ...

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.