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• FWC catches poachers, shuts down illegal oyster operation

  Wednesday, August 7, 2019 -  Santa Rosa County – Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investigators charged four individuals after an investigation involving the theft of thousands of oysters from Pensacola Bay Oyster Company.

• FWC approves new rule to stop illegal trapping of Florida’s songbirds

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The new rule within Chapter 68A-16, F.A.C. (Rules Relating to Birds) includes regulations regarding the use, placement and possession of bird traps, and will go into effect later this year.

• Cynthia Honick, Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, named FWC Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  She has proven to be a valued legal advisor to FWC law enforcement staff in south Florida, working with them on a large-scale case earlier this year.

• FWC enhances boating patrols to keep boaters and manatees safe

  Wednesday, July 17, 2019 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has increased patrols in strategic areas of the state to enhance manatee conservation and public safety.

• FWC promotes safe, sober boating this weekend for Operation Dry Water

  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be working to keep waterways safe this weekend.

• FWC officer receives federal fisheries management council award

  Thursday, June 27, 2019 -  The award, presented to FWC Lt. Jason Marlow, acknowledges work above and beyond duty requirements and recognizes distinguished service, professionalism and dedication to enforcing federal fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico.

• FWC officers in Tampa receive additional equipment to help with boating under the influence investigations

  Thursday, June 20, 2019 -  Boating under the influence is never a good idea. It puts the safety of you and your passengers in jeopardy as well as anyone else trying to enjoy the water that day.

• Make safe boating a top priority this Mother’s Day weekend

  Friday, May 10, 2019 -  Take a few minutes to make sure you have the necessary safety equipment on your vessels before leaving the boat ramp and take extra safety precautions while out on the water.

• FWC announces final opportunity for municipalities, counties to apply for derelict vessel removal funds

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  The third application period for the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program begins Monday May 6 at 8 a.m. (EDT) and ends Wednesday June 19 at 5 p.m. (EDT).

• FWC, Office of Statewide Prosecutor charge 3 with multiple felonies exploiting South Florida commercial fishing industry

  Tuesday, March 19, 2019 -  The suspects are charged with numerous felony charges, including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, organized scheme to defraud, criminal use of personal identification, and official misconduct pertaining to the sale and transfer of Spiny Lobster Trap Certificates as well as obtaining Restricted Species Endorsements on Saltwater Products Licenses.