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• 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.

• Gain an edge on the water and keep it with boating education - ‘Spring Aboard’ with FWC

  Wednesday, March 13, 2019 -  During the week of March 17-23, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the FWC encourage all boaters to take part in the national Spring Aboard – Take A Boating Education Course campaign by taking a boating safety course.

• FWC to meet Feb. 20-21 in Gainesville

  Wednesday, February 13, 2019 -  The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

• FWC approves 3 course providers for new airboat operators carrying passengers for hire requirements

  Monday, February 4, 2019 -  USA Marine Training, Peace River Charters and TAC Training are the first three companies to have been approved to offer the course.