Man cited for undersized lobster

A 24-year-old Hollywood, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation for possessing four undersized lobster.

Middle Keys Marine Deputy Willie Guerra was on patrol near the Channel Five Bridge Sunday when he observed four divers in wetsuits loading items into a black Cadillac.

The divers stated they didn’t own the Cadillac. The vehicle’s owner was reached by phone. She stated her boyfriend borrowed her Cadillac to go diving in the Keys with some friends.

The owner gave Deputy Guerra permission to search the vehicle.

Four undersized lobsters were found.

Deleon Christian admitted the lobsters were his. Christian was cited.

The other divers were not cited.

Man cited for hogfish violations

A 51-year-old Miami man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Sunday for possessing two undersized hogfish.

Lower Keys Marine Deputy Ed Swogger was on patrol near the Bahia Honda Key Bridge when he observed two men fishing from the bridge piling.

An inspection of their cooler yielded two undersized hogfish, which are required to be 16 inches to harvest.

Rene Sanchez Felipe was given a warning for possessing more than one hogfish per day and cited for possessing two undersized hogfish.

For more information about fishing regulations go to www.myfwc.com

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