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.…