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FWC removes nearly 100 impaired operators during Operation Dry Water and the Fourth of July holiday
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - From July 1-3, FWC officers arrested 94 vessel operators for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, preventing the possibility of life-altering events from occurring. -
Red tide video series continues with “Seafood Safety”
Friday, July 7, 2023 - The information is intended for a variety of audiences, from vacationers with little knowledge of red tide to long-time residents who wish to know more about staying safe when consuming seafood in the presence of red tide. -
FWC promotes awareness and heightened enforcement for boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water this weekend
Friday, June 30, 2023 - Operation Dry Water is a year-round Boating Under the Influence awareness campaign that facilitates a national weekend of BUI detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities. -
FWC, FDACS and partner agencies issue emergency order, implement management actions to monitor and protect against possible spread of CWD in north Florida
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - The FWC and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have implemented management actions and an executive order to protect against the possible spread of CWD. -
FWC, FDACS and partner agencies activate chronic wasting disease response plan after disease detected in Florida white-tailed deer
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - The FWC has confirmed that a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County sampled during routine surveillance activities has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). -
FWC and partner agencies conduct enhanced patrols during “Boater Skip Day,” resulting in zero boating accident fatalities
Monday, June 12, 2023 - The FWC joined local law enforcement to conduct high visibility patrols at Baynard Point on the St. Johns River during Clay County’s unofficial holiday, “Boater Skip Day.” -
FWC reports ZERO boating accident fatalities over Memorial Day weekend
Monday, June 5, 2023 - Between May 27-29, FWC officers removed approximately 100 unsafe and impaired vessel operators across the state of Florida for boating under the influence and responded to over 30 boating accidents. There were zero fatalities reported during this time. -
FWC releases 2022 Boating Accident Statistical Report
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - Florida had 735 boating accidents in 2022, 16 fewer than in 2021. A total of 65 people lost their lives in these accidents, five more than the previous year. -
FWC urges boaters to go slow and be alert for jumping sturgeon
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - In past years, boaters have been injured by direct strikes with sturgeon. -
Seeing bears in unexpected areas? What you should do:
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Between the ages of 1½ -2½ years, juvenile or yearling bears start dispersing in spring and summer, with spring marking a return to activity for bears after limited movements in winter.