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

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

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 ...

The “Boater Freedom Act,” which becomes law just ahead of the busy Independence Day weekend, is designed to protect boaters against “suspicionless” searches and prevent local regulations on vessel ...

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' 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 ...

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 - ...

Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...

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 has signed close to 100 bills so far, with dozens more awaiting his signature. Why it matters: State ...

Cracking down on reckless and intoxicated boaters, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two pieces of legislation this summer, one ...

Conservationists worry a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away wildlife officials’ best defense against poachers. Florida’s Boater Freedom Act could harm fisheries, impede ...