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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
Florida marks National Safe Boating Week with release of FWC 2024 boating accident report
Friday, May 23, 2025 - High vessel numbers and a mild climate cause Florida to lead the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year. -
FWC confirms fatal bear attack in Collier County
Friday, May 9, 2025 - On Monday morning, May 5, family members reported a relative missing from his residence and signs of recent disturbances that could have been caused by a bear or bears around the property. -
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Spring is the time to start being BearWise® this year
Friday, March 28, 2025 - To avoid vehicle collisions with bears and other wildlife, slow down when driving, particularly on rural highways at dawn or dusk.
