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Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in 9 counties for September
Monday, August 16, 2021 - Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/hunting, then clicking on “Hunter Safety” or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525. -
Palm Beach County to get improved waterway marker signs
Friday, August 13, 2021 - The FWC is performing routine maintenance and replacing degraded waterway signs in the existing boundaries of the manatee protection zones and the boating restricted areas. -
Six idle-speed, no-wake zones on Suwannee, Santa Fe now active
Tuesday, August 10, 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. -
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.