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• Retired FWC Investigator Steve Wayne inducted into the 2022 Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame

  Monday, May 23, 2022 -  The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of Florida’s residents and visitors through their works, service and exemplary accomplishments.

• FWC hosts public meeting on research of striped bass on lower Ochlockonee River

  Monday, May 23, 2022 -  The in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET at the Joe Budd Wildlife Field Office.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Saturday, May 21, 2022 -  Safe Boating Week in Florida is an opportunity to bring awareness to life-saving tips and promote safe boating so Floridians and visitors can safely experience the beauty of our waterways in the Boating Capital of the World.

• FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  Among other boating safety tips found at MyFWC.com/Boating, boaters are encouraged to wear their life jackets, maintain 360-degree awareness and know the dangers (and penalties) for operating a vessel while impaired.

• FWC announces winner of High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The FWC's High School Fishing Program congratulates Punta Gorda Middle School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of the FWC’s High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.

• Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular season closure that starts June 1.

• FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 19, 2022 -  The 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6.

• FWC and partner agencies remind vessel operators about boating safety leading up to Memorial Day weekend

  Thursday, May 19, 2022 -  Boaters are urged to boat safely by taking a few minutes to make sure they have the necessary safety equipment on their vessels before leaving the boat ramp and to take extra safety precautions while out on the water.

• FWC seeking bear response contractors

  Wednesday, May 18, 2022 -  Bear response contractors will be trained to assist with various bear conservation efforts, including but not limited to helping residents and businesses avoid conflicts with bears, collecting information from and disposing of dead bears, and setting and monitoring bear traps.

• FWC conducts Lake Okeechobee plant management starting May 16

  Wednesday, May 18, 2022 -  Management areas include dense cattail marsh in South Bay at the southern end of the lake with smaller treatment areas in the northwest marsh between Buckhead Ridge and the Indian Prairie Canal.