Boating

Fans in St. Petersburg will benefit from the inclement weather on Lake Michigan during the previous race in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as some classes were not able to compete and will make up those races this weekend.

A lawyer for the family of Calena Gruber, who survived a deadly crash aboard a sailboat crash with a barge in Biscayne Bay, says the family is weighing a potential lawsuit.

Electric vehicle fires after flood events represent a significant challenge to the modern fire service.

A permit filed in September for 1351 Bay St. SE, formerly home to the marina, described a five-story Class A office building consisting of “floor-to-ceiling glass” for a company’s headquarters.

Family and others posting to social media, along with South American media, have ID'd the deceased as Mila Yankelevich, 7; Erin Victoria Ko Han, 13; and Arielle Mazi Buchman, 10, whose death was reported Sunday.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission charged Jeffry Knight with eight felony counts in connection with the fatal crash with the Clearwater Ferry in April.

The sailboat was carrying a group of children participating a sailing summer camp. According to FWC, preliminary information indicates that the barge struck the boat.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission charged Knight with eight felony counts in connection with the fatal crash with the Clearwater Ferry in April.

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure (HB 289), known as "Lucy's Law, that includes the changes. The bill was spurred by a 2022 crash in the Florida Keys that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.

Additional preparation tips include keeping boat insurance up to date and ensuring it covers hurricane impacts. Owners should store records and pre-storm photos in a safe place.

Florida's annual boating accident report tells of death and injuries, but includes ways to stay safe and have fun: wear life jackets, pay attention, follow the rules, go slow.