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.

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 ...

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

The “Boater Freedom Act,” introduced by Sen. Jay Trumbull in February and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, goes into effect Tuesday, along with more than 120 other new Florida laws ...

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis' 'Boater Freedom Act' law goes into effect July 1. Law requires probable cause for stops of boaters by conservation officers versus 'random' safety inspections, according to the ...

In a press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the changes in the “Boater Freedom Act” are aimed at easing tension between boaters and law enforcement officers.