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• Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below

  Monday, November 4, 2024 -  Manatees can be challenging to see in the water despite their size. Boaters and watercraft operators can better spot manatees by wearing polarized glasses, going slow and abiding by all manatee protection zones.

• 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.

• 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 urges vessel owners to secure their boats and develop a plan ahead of severe weather

  Friday, August 2, 2024 -  In addition to safeguarding family and property, Florida’s boat owners and operators must also consider their vessels.

• FWC reminds boaters and divers to use and be on the lookout for divers-down flags

  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 -  Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels to signal the presence of divers in the water.