FWC News
Showing 1 through 10 of 97 articles for tag boating
-
FWC reminds boaters National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24
Friday, May 17, 2024 - To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, maintain 360-degree awareness at all times and take a boater safety course. -
FWC, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Florida State Parks partnering with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ instruction to kick off National Safe Boating Week
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Now in its third year, this annual event has produced significant results. -
FWC identifies vessel of interest in fatal Key Biscayne boating accident
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - On May 11, FWC officers were notified of a boating incident in Biscayne Bay near Nixon Beach Sandbar in Miami-Dade County. -
Go slow, look out below for manatees this spring
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter refuges. -
FWC reminds spring breakers renting boats and personal watercraft to know Florida’s boating safety regulations and rent from a permitted livery
Friday, March 8, 2024 - Recent changes to livery regulations and new topics and requirements for boating safety education have been implemented to improve public safety, increase accountability related to liveries and encourage safer operation by boaters. -
FWC: have a safety plan before the storm, learn how to prevent unwanted wildlife encounters
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Severe thunderstorms with the potential to produce high winds and hail are expected across parts of northwest Florida on Friday, Jan. 12. -
FWC urges vessel owners to prepare and secure their boats for impending severe weather
Monday, January 8, 2024 - Severe thunderstorms are expected throughout north and central Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 9. With 25-35 mph winds and frequent gusts of 45- 55 mph, preparation is critical to staying safe and minimizing severe weather impacts. -
FWC conducting technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - The FWC will host four online technical assistance sessions for potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program in January. -
FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - The FWC is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875. -
FWC invites public to Harris Chain Open House
Monday, December 11, 2023 - The event will be held on Jan. 24, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at The Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748.