0:04 → 0:41(37s)
Governor Ron DeSantis opened the event in Nassau County, greeting attendees and framing the announcement as part of Florida's fishing culture and economy.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff submitted an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking state management of the recreational Atlantic red snapper fishery beginning in 2026. The proposal would create a 39-day recreational season in two phases and was backed by FWC leadership and local charter captains who criticized federal assessment methods. Speakers credited state science and said approval would boost local tourism and fishing-related businesses; the proposal is pending federal review.
