FWC reminds anglers to release reef fish with the right tools

Summer is in full swing and so is the busy fishing season in Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World! If you plan on targeting reef fish from a vessel on one of your upcoming fishing trips, make sure you have a descending device and/ or venting tool rigged and ready in case some of your fish show signs of barotrauma and will need a little help to get back down to depth.

Barotrauma is a pressure-related injury that occurs in fish when they are brought from deep water up to the surface. To help you identify the signs of barotrauma remember B.I.P.S.: Bloated belly, Intestines extruding, Popeye and Stomach protruding out of the mouth. If your fish displays one or more of these symptoms, it is suffering from barotrauma and needs assistance to get back down to proper depth to survive another day.

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Don’t Give Thieves the Keys: Protect Your Ride During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Americans put in long hours to afford motor vehicles. Whether it’s a family minivan hauling kids to school and parents to work, or a sporty hot rod that’s fulfilling a longawaited retirement dream, that hard-earned vehicle should never end up in the hands of thieves. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning vehicle owners about the threat of vehicle theft.

Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, costing vehicle owners more than $8 billion in 2022 alone. That same year, more than one million vehicles were stolen in the United States, accounting for a 25% increase in vehicle theft totals over the previous few years. Historically, passenger cars made up more than 74% of all stolen motor vehicle. Estimates show that approximately one motor vehicle is stolen every 32 seconds.

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Osceola County Schools to hold back-to-school open houses for 2023-2024 school year

The Osceola County School District is encouraging students and parents to attend their school’s upcoming Back-To-School Open House in order to prepare for the 20232024 school year. Osceola County public schools will hold Open Houses on the following dates and times:

• Monday, August 7 – All high schools will have Open House from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (including The Osceola County School for the Arts Grades 6-12)

• Tuesday, August 8 – All middle schools and K-8 schools will have Open House from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 9 – All elementary schools will have Open House from 3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.

Students in Osceola County will begin classes on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Parents can find the 2023-2024 school year academic calendar at bit.ly/SDOC2324Calendar.

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