With summer around the corner, many families are hitting the water on their boats, and a new Florida law aims to prevent tragedies caused by driving or boating under the influence.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed “Trenton’s Law” into effect. This law will increase penalties for repeat offenders of DUI or BUI manslaughter and other similar offenses.

The law was named after Trenton Stewart, a St. Johns County teen who was killed by a drunk driver in May of 2023.

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Hundreds of boats traveled along the St. Johns River for Boater Skip Day this week.

According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, there were 21 arrests connected to the event last year. T

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