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• 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.

• FWC urges vessel owners to secure their boats NOW

  Monday, October 7, 2024 -  Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond its center.

• 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 urges vessel owners to prepare and secure their boats for impending severe weather

  Monday, September 23, 2024 -  Preparation is critical to staying safe and minimizing severe weather impacts

• 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.

• BearWise® basics to follow as bears become more active in fall

  Thursday, September 5, 2024 -  Following BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent negative interactions with bears, as well as with other wildlife.

• 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.

• Reopening of Pasco Zone for 2024 Regional Bay Scallop Season

  Tuesday, August 27, 2024 -  The Pasco Zone will reopen to bay scallop harvest from Aug. 28 through Sept. 24, 2024.

• NDA to conduct public meeting about chronic wasting disease

  Tuesday, August 27, 2024 -  Last year, the FWC confirmed Florida’s first known case of CWD in a white-tailed deer in Holmes County and has implemented new rules and regulations to control the spread of the disease.