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UPDATED: FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - At its February meeting, the FWC approved new management regions and regulations for spotted seatrout as a part of FWC’s holistic regional management approach. -
Florida reef gecko added to state Threatened and Endangered Species List
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - At its February meeting, the FWC Commission gave final approval to designate the Florida reef gecko as State-designated Threatened, adding it to the state’s Threatened and Endangered Species List. -
FWC approves proposed amendments to Indian River County manatee zones for advertising
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - At its February Commission meeting, FWC Commissioners voted to approve proposed rule amendments to manatee protection zones in Indian River County for advertising. -
FWC to meet Feb. 4-5 in Tallahassee
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - The FWC will meet in person Feb. 4-5 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301. -
FWC proposes changes for spotted seatrout management
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery using an adaptive holistic management approach. -
FWC approves wildlife trapping proposed rule amendments for advertising
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - The rule proposals are expected to be brought back before the Commission at a future meeting for a final hearing. -
FWC Commissioners approve final rule establishing new boating restricted area in Broward County
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - This decision aims to mitigate a public safety risk created by vessel traffic congestion. -
FWC approves Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - We encourage all interested parties who would like to provide feedback on additional changes to the Marine SAL program rules to submit comments or recommendations. -
FWC classifies Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - This rule will help mitigate identification challenges associated with other prohibited shark species and promote conservation for large coastal hammerheads. -
FWC approves rule changes for Gulf lane snapper
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - These changes are intended to reduce the risk of overfishing, mitigate the likelihood of early closures, and increase consistency between Gulf state and federal waters.
