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• FWC unravels organized fraud case involving Florida’s prized Osceola turkey, leading to multiple felony charges against four individuals

  Wednesday, July 24, 2024 -  FWC's Division of Law Enforcement charged four individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme to defraud hunters seeking Osceola turkey hunts.

• FWC celebrates 25 years serving the people and wildlife of Florida

  Monday, July 1, 2024 -  The FWC and its staff would like to thank all its partners, stakeholders, volunteers and others who have helped make it one of the foremost conservation agencies in the country.

• FWC participating in Operation Dry Water for heightened BUI enforcement, education on the dangers of impaired boating

  Monday, June 24, 2024 -  The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget ensures conservation remains a priority

  Thursday, June 13, 2024 -  Under Governor DeSantis' bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation's premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique hunting experiences.

• FWC partners with NOAA and U.S. Coast Guard for sea turtle protection training

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -  A series of patrols and offshore boardings focused on inspecting TEDs and ensuring compliance with federal and state fishing regulations.

• Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Robert Miller named 2024 FWC Division of Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -  Miller has shown a keen interest in the complexities of the FWC’s resource-related cases and has applied his 20 years of prosecutorial experience to bring violators to justice.

• FWC, local, state and federal agencies thwart human smugglers offshore Miami-Dade County

  Monday, April 22, 2024 -  Aboard a 60-foot yacht were approximately 30 migrants of Haitian nationality and two alleged human smugglers. All were taken into custody and turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard for repatriation.

• FWC officers and partner agencies intercept 16 Cuban nationals, turn over to federal authorities for repatriation

  Tuesday, April 9, 2024 -  The FWC officers, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies and U.S. Coast Guard personnel intercepted the chug and transported the 16 individuals on board to a USCG cutter.

• Hunter missing in Sumter County WMA for over 24 hours found by FWC K-9 team

  Wednesday, April 3, 2024 -  FWC Officer Malachi Wilkins deployed K-9 Havoc, who tracked for approximately half of a mile before locating the man sitting on a fallen tree.

• Family, friends, community and agency leaders attend ceremony unveiling of marker designating Kyle Lee Patterson Memorial Way on State Road 70

  Friday, March 29, 2024 -  On June 9, 2022, Senior Investigator Patterson was involved in a fatal car crash while on duty in St. Lucie County.