Tag Archives: Boating Accidents Jacksonville
Popularity of Boating Raises Possibility of Accidents, Injury and Even Death
Boating is a popular recreational activity in Florida, but it can also be a dangerous one. There are more registered vessels in Florida than in any other state. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Law Enforcement, there were more than 915,000 vessels registered in 2015. Such a larger number… Read More »
Young Boy Killed in Boating Accident
Putnam County officials recovered the body of a nine-year-old boy who was involved in a boating accident recently on the St. John’s River near East Palatka. Jonathan “Tate” Ricks, 9, was found at around 5:00 a.m. on Monday near where the accident had taken place two days prior. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan… Read More »