Boating accidents are on the rise in Florida. Here are the counties that had the most in 2024

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida had 685 “reportable” boating accidents in 2024, up from 659 in 2023, according to a new state report.

Here are the counties with the most reportable accidents, which meet criteria such as a person dying or needing medical treatment for an injury or a boat sustaining at least $2,000 in property damage.

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— Miami-Dade County: 75

— Monroe County: 69

— Palm Beach County: 45

— Pinellas County: 42

— Okaloosa County: 37

— Lee County: 35

— Brevard County: 29

— Sarasota County: 29

— St. Johns County: 21

— Broward County: 20

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report