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• FWC removes 100th vessel through Vessel Turn-In Program created last year

  Monday, June 17, 2024 -  VTIP is a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. This voluntary program is designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• Bay Scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Water Safety Month and Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  We are grateful for his recognition of this important month and week urging Floridians and visitors to safely enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways.

• 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.