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• FWC first U.S. agency to receive recommendation for accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Friday, January 17, 2025 -  The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program assessment team has recommended that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement become the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation. The NAWLEA board will vote in March and, if approved, the FWC would be the first agency in the U.S. to be accredited through the NAWLEA program.

• FWC Officer Matthew Pietroburgo named Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -  The annual award honors a state officer whose efforts show outstanding performance and achievement among sworn conservation law enforcement personnel.

• FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks

  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -  The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless historical artifacts.

• FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

  Thursday, October 24, 2024 -  The FWC has deployed 17 additional officers and three derelict vessel specialists to southwest Florida to locate, identify and investigate vessels rendered derelict due to the storms.

• Boating restrictions in effect due to Hurricane Milton

  Friday, October 18, 2024 -  Flooding conditions along several rivers across the state have led to safety measures to protect the public.

• Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene

  Thursday, October 3, 2024 -  Boaters are reminded that the storm has impacted many of Florida’s coastal and inland waterways.

• FWC Commissioners approve amendment making derelict vessel removals easier for local governments

  Wednesday, September 18, 2024 -  The FWC proposed a block grant funding option within the existing program to allow an additional reimbursement option for ongoing vessel removals in areas that remove a substantial number of DVs annually.

• FWC reminds boaters to stay safe on Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend

  Thursday, August 29, 2024 -  To reduce the number of boating accidents, the FWC encourages boaters to pay attention, always maintain 360-degree awareness and take a boater safety course.

• FWC unravels organized fraud case involving Florida’s prized Osceola turkey, leading to multiple felony charges against four individuals

  Wednesday, July 24, 2024 -  FWC's Division of Law Enforcement charged four individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme to defraud hunters seeking Osceola turkey hunts.