FWC News
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FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - The burn area is approximately 800 acres, which includes cattail that was managed with herbicide in October 2023, along with adjacent green cattail and other associated vegetation. -
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. -
Boaters encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - This endangered species is extremely hard to spot and collisions with vessels put passengers and crew at risk and could cause injury or death to right whales. -
FWC Commissioners review proposed rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - The proposed amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC issues new executive order, outlining new hunting regulations for CWD Management Zone
Friday, September 15, 2023 - On Sept. 8, the FWC issued a new executive order outlining regulations designed to increase sampling and slow the spread of CWD in Florida deer. -
Be BearWise® as bears become more active in fall
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Following BearWise® practices can help prevent negative interactions with bears and other wildlife, including securing garbage and removing food attractants. -
FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct two additional public meetings to discuss new regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - The meetings will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies. -
FWC patrols and protects Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend
Friday, September 8, 2023 - Between Sept. 2-4, FWC officers removed nearly 20 unsafe and impaired vessel operators from the waterways of Florida for boating under the influence, cited over 380 and provided education and warnings to over 2,800 boaters for safety violations. -
FWC reminds vessel owners to secure their boats and have a plan in place for impending severe weather
Monday, August 28, 2023 - Taking time to prepare well in advance of an impending storm reduces risk to life and property. -
FWC finalizes investigation into fatal Cutter Bank boating accident; operator charged
Monday, August 14, 2023 - On Sept. 4, 2022, a 29-foot Robalo boat with 14 occupants aboard, all from Miami, struck a channel marker while traveling in the intracoastal waterway, bayside of Broad Creek at the south end of Cutter Bank in Miami-Dade County