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• FWC first U.S. agency to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

  Monday, March 17, 2025 -  On March 3, the FWC became the first agency in the U.S. to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule revisions for hunt preserves and game farms

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The revised rules, developed in collaboration with stakeholders, include updates to enclosure requirements, such as water gaps and new gate designs, to better reflect industry needs.

• FWC to meet Feb. 26-27 in Tallahassee

  Thursday, February 13, 2025 -  The Commission will meet Feb. 26-27 at the FSU Student Union, Ballroom E, 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• 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.