A young boy was recently stopped by authorities in Florida for operating a jet ski. The boy is 8 years old and was found to be operating the watercraft off the state's Gulf Coast.

Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the boy's actions led to his father being required to appear in court. The Sarasota Police were involved in the incident.

For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from the Sarasota Police, as covered by local news sources.