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

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

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

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 - ...

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.

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 ...

Starting July 1, 2025, law enforcement will no longer be able to pull a boat over without probable cause or a suspected ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here's what to know about the Boater Freedom Act, signed into law on May 19, 2025, and boating laws ahead of the Fourth of July. Vroom vroom: Low-speed vehicles, golf carts grow in popularity, but ...

Here's what to know about the Boater Freedom Act, signed into law on May 19, 2025, and boating laws ahead of the Fourth of July.