With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year about to begin, South Florida boaters and families impacted by recent tragedies are urging everyone heading onto the water to put safety first. The ...

ILLINOIS & MISSOURI (WGEM) - Hot temperatures will stay for the Fourth of July and many people will be out on the water. Acquiring the proper registration and safety tools is vital to stay safe on the ...

Miami-Dade officials and the family of Lucy Fernandez hosted a news conference on Thursday about boating and water safety ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava ...

Steven Yablonski is a digital content producer for CBS Miami and the South region. "I come to this discussion wearing two hats," Andy Fernandez said. "I have the hat of the grieving father who lost ...

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Boating can be a lot of fun, especially on the Fourth of July weekend, but it can also be dangerous. Grieving father Andres Fernandez ― whose 17-year-old daughter, Lucy, was ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Every year, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles are injured or killed by boats in the Lowcountry — and the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network says most of those deaths are ...

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) — The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office says they’re getting an increase in complaints about boater safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In response, Captain ...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As we approach the holiday weekend, people are getting ready to get out on the water and celebrate America’s 250 th birthday. With lots of events at many of our regional and ...

(KXII) - Large crowds are expected at Lake Texoma this Fourth of July weekend, and local fire officials are urging boaters to prioritize safety before heading out on the water. Whitesboro Fire Chief ...

AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry ...

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Carli Petrus is your Downriver community reporter. Connect with her at Carli.Petrus@wxyz.com. LAKE ST. CLAIR, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Fourth of July holiday is one of ...