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Enjoy a safe day on the water – and stay out of trouble!

May 13, 2013 

In 2012 there were over 700 boating accidents, and 55 people tragically lost their lives. 

FWC approves draft revisions to Broward, Pinellas boating safety zones

April 18, 2013 

Final consideration will take place at the June meeting. 

Jacksonville man dies in boating accident off Little Talbot Island State Park

April 17, 2013 

Large wave knocks 2 men out of boat; second man swims to shore. 

FWC to meet April 17-18 near Tallahassee

April 10, 2013 

Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. both days at the Florida Public Safety Institute. 

Happy ending for story of Everglades area missing boaters

April 05, 2013 

Family of 5 found safe after being missing since Thursday afternoon. 

Santa Fe boating restrictions lifted

April 05, 2013 

There are no active idle-speed, no-wake zones. 

Idle speed, no wake zone activated on stretch of Santa Fe

April 01, 2013 

Zone 5 runs from River Rise within O'Leno State Park west to the confluence of the Suwannee River. 

Officer recognized for protecting Florida’s waterways

March 28, 2013 

Lt. Atwell Pride honored by Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. 

FWC lifts boating restrictions on Santa Fe River

March 21, 2013 

This 32-mile segment from River Rise in O’Leno State Park to the Suwannee is the final Suwannee River segment to have restrictions lifted. 

FWC lifts restrictions on Suwannee River’s Zone 3

March 18, 2013 

This 23-mile zone runs from Little River Spring to the County Road 340 Bridge at Rock Bluff.  

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