Alachua County deputies to increase lake patrols over Memorial Day weekend

With Newnans Lake closed to boating due to drought-related low water levels, Alachua County sheriff’s officials expect heavier traffic on remaining open lakes this Memorial Day weekend. Deputies plan to patrol those waterways throughout the holiday, watching for reckless behavior and ensuring boaters have required safety equipment on board. Officials are reminding the public to reduce speed, wear life jackets, and avoid operating watercraft while impaired.

Sources: WCJB TV20