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• FWC officers in Tampa prepare for Gasparilla boat parade with refresher training on BUI enforcement

  Friday, January 28, 2022 -  The FWC wants to remind this Saturday’s event vessel operators that boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have fatal consequences and is never worth the risk.

• FWC responds to bear incident in Volusia County

  Friday, January 14, 2022 -  The FWC and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a woman who was injured by a black bear while walking her dog in DeBary at approximately 9 p.m. on Jan. 13.

• FWC approves funding to remove 27 derelict vessels from the Florida Keys

  Friday, January 7, 2022 -  More derelict vessels are removed from Monroe County each year than any other area of the state. As of January 2022, law enforcement has documented more than 150 derelict vessels within Monroe County in the FWC’s derelict vessel database.

• Suspects charged in gill net case involving the netting of sharks and multiple fish species

  Thursday, January 6, 2022 -  Over 500 pounds of fish and sharks were seized.

• Kelly McKnight and Paul Dontenville, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, honored as FWC Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  McKnight and Dontenville serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutors in Tampa for the Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

• Shikar-Safari honors 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  The Shikar-Safari Club International named FWC Investigator Kevin Kleis its 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year during the Commission meeting in Destin.

• FWC approves rule language to create guidelines and criteria for the establishment of Springs Protection Zones

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  By Florida statute, the Commission has the authority to establish Springs Protection Zones that restrict the speed or operation of vessels, or that prohibit anchoring, mooring, beaching or grounding of vessels to protect or prevent specified harm to first, second and third magnitude springs and spring groups, and their associated spring runs.

• FWC approves captive wildlife rule language for post revocation/non-renewal actions

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  The new rule improves public safety and increases accountability.

• FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers

  Thursday, December 9, 2021 -  The budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ commitment to high priority conservation items including red tide research and manatee rescue, and provides additional resources and support for law enforcement.

• FWC charges 4 with deer and alligator poaching in Dixie County

  Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -  Charges including possession of deer in closed season, taking of deer by illegal method and illegal take/possession of American alligator.