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FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - The FWC will meet in person May 10-11 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. -
FWC issues preliminary statement regarding captive snake euthanasia at Broward County facility
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - The FWC Division of Law Enforcement is determining the full details of this incident and more information will be released as soon as it is verified and appropriate. Assembling the information and records may take time but the FWC is committed to providing it. -
FWC Capt. Rachel Bryant appointed State Boating Law Administrator
Friday, March 3, 2023 - With the abundant opportunities to recreate on the water in Florida, the state plays an important role within National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. -
FWC investigation leads to arrest of poacher for wild turkey, deer, other violations
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - The charges resulted from a two-year investigation conducted by the FWC Statewide Investigations Section and regional law enforcement officers. -
FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget promotes natural resource restoration initiatives and supports law enforcement
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Included in the Governor’s budget are high-priority conservation items including eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for Florida’s manatees and sea turtles, statewide seagrass restoration support, and support for law enforcement. -
Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers
Friday, January 13, 2023 - Multi-year FWC investigation “Operation Viper” leads to numerous charges for venomous and prohibited snake traffickers -
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. -
FWC Commissioners approve the first Springs Protection Zone in Florida at Nichols Spring
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Anchoring, mooring, beaching or grounding a vessel within the spring or along the spring’s shoreline will be prohibited. -
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.