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• Four idle-speed, no-wake zones on Santa Fe active

  Monday, July 12, 2021 -  An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for Safe Boating Week in Florida

  Monday, May 24, 2021 -  We are grateful for his recognition of this important week urging Floridians and visitors to boat safely while enjoying Florida’s beautiful waterways.

• FWC and HCSO crack down on boating under the influence, resulting in 29 arrests

  Friday, May 21, 2021 -  This targeted enforcement was in response to a tragic incident that occurred on May 17, 2020 on the Alafia River involving a boat towing a tube, and a personal watercraft being operated by Joseph Miltner, age 40, who fatally struck 12-year-old Jasina Campbell.

• Boaters urged to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week

  Wednesday, May 19, 2021 -  If you plan to enjoy our beautiful waterways, check out MyFWC.com/Boating for boating safety tips.

• FWC Releases 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report

  Friday, May 7, 2021 -  Florida had 836 boating accidents in 2020, which is 113 more accidents than in 2019, a 16% increase.

• New FWC video provides advice about co-existing with crocodiles

  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 -  As the population of this recovering species increases, so do the number of calls received by the FWC from people who are concerned by their presence.

• Tips to help people and pets safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 15, 2021 -  To help keep people and pets safer when spending time near the water, the Florida FWC is introducing a new graphic outlining important safety tips.

• FWC encourages boaters to “Spring Aboard” and take a boater education class

  Wednesday, March 10, 2021 -  In 2020, Florida boating accident statistics indicated that, when the level of operator education was known, 72% of boating deaths occurred on boats where the boat operator had never received boating education instruction.

• Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes

  Thursday, February 4, 2021 -  To help avoid conflicts with coyotes and other predators, take proactive measures by removing food sources including unsecured trash and pet food, and securing pets and small livestock as they can become prey to coyotes.

• Why we need to unite against chronic wasting disease and prevent it from entering Florida

  Tuesday, November 3, 2020 -  This infectious disease of the brain and central nervous system is always fatal for members of the deer family and there’s no known cure or effective vaccine.