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• FWC sinks 227-foot freight vessel to build new marine habitat

  Friday, December 12, 2025 -  The ship now rests nearly 200 feet below the surface in Martin County, 9 miles offshore of the St. Lucie Inlet.

• FWC reminds seasonal residents to be croc-wise

  Monday, November 17, 2025 -  Understanding the different behaviors of American crocodiles can improve coexistence with them, as there are some behaviors that can be misinterpreted.

• Go slow and look below for manatees on the move

  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -  During colder months, seasonal manatee zones require boaters and personal watercraft users to reduce speed in or avoid certain areas to prevent collisions that can injure or kill manatees.

• Be BearWise® as bears are more active in fall

  Friday, November 7, 2025 -  ollowing BearWise® practices such as securing garbage and removing food attractants can help prevent conflicts with bears, as well as with other wildlife.

• Temporary closure of Gulf County Zone for 2025 regional bay scallop season

  Thursday, September 4, 2025 -  This precautionary measure is due to the detection of toxin-producing algae Pseudo-nitzschia and Pyrodinium bahamense.

• Temporary closure of Pasco Zone for 2025 regional bay scallop season

  Wednesday, August 6, 2025 -  This area includes all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, encompassing the Anclote River.

• FWC to host Bowhunting Wildlife Workshop on Aug. 17

  Monday, July 21, 2025 -  The FWC is partnering with the Easton-Newberry Archery Center to host a Bowhunting Wildlife Workshop in Alachua County.

• FWC preparing to implement new law to improve vessel accountability and reduce derelict vessels

  Friday, June 27, 2025 -  Senate Bill 164, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 19, will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

• Be GatorWise this summer

  Tuesday, June 24, 2025 -  GatorWise is a new public awareness campaign that aims to promote realistic public perceptions about alligators and assist the public in taking appropriate actions to minimize conflict.

• Bears in unexpected areas and what you should do

  Monday, June 2, 2025 -  Spring and early summer mark a general increase in activity for Florida’s black bears after limited movements in winter.