Boater caught speeding on Hillsborough River in ‘slow speed’ zone as boating safety reaches Florida lawmakers

The Brief

  • On Monday, the FWC cited a boater for reckless boating along the Hillsborough River.
  • The boater was recorded speeding in a “slow speed” zone near Curtis Hixon Park.
  • The reckless boating incident serves as a reminder of two proposed boat safety laws in talks this legislative session.

TAMPA, Fla. A reckless rental boat operator was recorded speeding on the Hillsborough River in a “slow speed” zone. It happened on Friday near Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a two-day investigation identified the operator, who received a reckless boating citation.

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FWC says they worked closely with a local boat company, gathered multiple witness statements, and reviewed the video evidence of the boater before issuing the citation.

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