Tag Archives: boating accident
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A recent report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicates 2020 was the deadliest year for boaters in Florida in at least a decade. The report, released Friday, May 7, revealed there were 836 boating accidents in the state in 2020, the most since 2011 and a 16 percent increase over 2019. There… Read More »
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Senator Joe Gruters, a Republican from Sarasota, recently introduced new legislation geared toward boosting boating safety in Florida. SB 1562 is dubbed “Ethan’s Law” in honor of Ethan Isaacs, a 10-year-old who was killed in a boating accident last November. Ethan was killed in a youth sailing event when the operator of the boat fell… Read More »
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There’s still a bit of summer left, which means the waterways will continue to be crowded with boaters looking to take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine. Because Florida is one of the most popular states for boating, it should come as no surprise that it frequently leads the nation in boating accidents. There… Read More »