Every year, National Safe Boating Week is a time to remind boaters about the rules and safety tips for everyone to be safe on the water, along with raising awareness about manatees.
For years, waterway users in Florida have had to juggle multiple sources of information to plan, prepare and navigate safely to enjoy their time on the water.
The St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.
The Coast Guard and other first responders will be out patrolling the water this Memorial Day weekend and are asking the public to follow the law and be safe while boating.
The Fourth of July, along with other summer holidays, typically account for more than one-third of all boating-related accidents and deaths, according to the American Boating Association.
