St. Pete PD’s marine unit stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day weekend

The Brief

  • St. Pete police are increasing patrols on Tampa Bay waters during Labor Day weekend.
  • Officers said boating under the influence and speeding are the biggest concerns.
  • Florida led the nation in boating accidents last year, with nearly 700 reported crashes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. As thousands of boaters hit the water this Labor Day weekend, the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Marine Unit is stepping up patrols across Tampa Bay.

What we know:

Officers are watching for boaters under the influence, unsafe speeds in no-wake zones and inexperienced operators on rental boats and jet skis.

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