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• Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 13, 2023 -  Warmer temperatures mean alligators are more active and visible. The FWC recommends taking precautions when in and around the water.

• FWC encourages spring breakers to be safe and have fun while boating in Florida

  Friday, March 10, 2023 -  Life jackets save lives. Statistics show that drowning is the leading cause of death in boating accidents and that most people who drown in these accidents were not wearing a life jacket.

• Hurricane Ian derelict vessel removal efforts continue

  Thursday, December 15, 2022 -  Imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identified over 7,500 potentially displaced vessels. FWC officers have assessed over 4,200 vessels on the waters of the state.

• Boaters are encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season

  Friday, December 2, 2022 -  Be on the lookout for North Atlantic right whales that are calving in state and federal waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina from November through April.

• FWC approves rule enabling grant-funded removal of at risk/public nuisance vessels

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Removing at-risk/public nuisance vessels before they become derelict will save Florida taxpayers money.

• FWC approves rules establishing livery permit requirements and new boating safety education topics, requirements

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The changes align FWC rules with recent legislative changes, will improve public safety and increase accountability related to liveries.

• FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program

  Monday, November 28, 2022 -  VTIP is a voluntary program designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

• FWC reminds owners unable to salvage their vessels after Hurricane Ian waivers are still available

  Friday, November 4, 2022 -  Vessel owners have until 45 days after Ian crossed the state to get their vessels out of derelict condition. The end of the grace period is Nov. 15.

• FWC continues to assess thousands of vessels 1 month after Hurricane Ian landfall

  Friday, October 28, 2022 -  Since the assessment process began, the FWC has received hundreds of calls on its Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline (850-488-5600) and has assessed over 2,100 vessels displaced on state waters

• FWC reminds boaters: Use caution after Hurricane Ian

  Friday, October 7, 2022 -  If you are in affected areas, please stay off the water and out of the way of boats directly involved in storm response.