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A new state law aimed at preventing derelict vessels will require boats anchored offshore in the Keys to move at least every 90 days. Boaters say that will make them less safe. They also want more training and sheltering options during rough weather.

A bill in the Florida Legislature would bring a 90-day anchoring limit in the Keys closer by reducing the number of new moorings near Key West from 250 to 100 before it can take effect.

The Monroe County commission will start looking at a future for Wisteria Island that could include kayak rentals, dinghy docks and a ferry to Key West.

The state wants to make boaters in the Keys anchored out "on the hook" move to regulated mooring fields or move every three months. Some boaters say that would sink one of the last affordable ways to live in the expensive island chain.

Florida’s monoclonal antibody treatment supply was cut by the Biden Administration. Plus, a look into how an OB-GYN doctor injured and killed some of his patients. Also, carbon monoxide can poison boaters even if they're outside.

Florida’s monoclonal antibody treatment supply was cut by the Biden Administration. Plus, a look into how an OB-GYN doctor injured and killed some of his patients. Also, carbon monoxide can poison boaters even if they're outside.

Boat sales increased by 13% in 2020, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. South Florida boaters were also part of the national trend.

As people get ready to head out onto the water in large numbers over the holiday weekend, the state has released its annual report on accidents. The Keys are in the top spot — as they have been for 11 out of the last 14 years.

One of the last ways to live relatively cheaply in the Florida Keys is on a boat, especially "on the hook," or anchored out but it's not the idyllic easy life that you might imagine.

A bill regulating boats is making its way through this year's Florida Legislature. One provision applies only to the Keys. And while it's aimed at one local problem it could make another much worse.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission members received a wide range of suggestions from people involved in commercial boating and sport fishing during a nearly two-hour online discussion, with public access to the water being one of the biggest issues.

Residents of the neighborhood have complained for years about noise and litter from as many as 100 boats that anchor off White Marlin Beach.