According to DeSantis, NOAA approved Florida’s request earlier this month through an exempted fishing permit pilot program, giving the state more authority over Atlantic recreational red snapper management.

If you enjoy searching for chairs to reupholster, vintage cookware, or clothes and toys to flip on eBay, you might want to point your car toward the Florida Atlantic coast. The A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale returns for its 17th year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Fernandina Beach.

The report takes a look at small towns that sport beautiful environments or offer plenty of things to see and do.

New Year’s Eve celebrations are renowned for their unique and vibrant drops. In Florida, each drop reflects the local culture and spirit of its city. Here’s a glimpse into some of these festive traditions.

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being bitten by a shark off Fernandina Beach, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say an online gaming dispute made its way to the real world when a New Jersey man flew to Florida to attack another player with a hammer.

Will more storms strike Central Florida?

Travel + Leisure magazine reminds us that Florida still has ample small towns to visit.

They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Untrue.

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Authorities said around 5:45 p.m. Monday that Brianna Flake has been found safe. Original story below:A missing child alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who might be with a 21-year-old man, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Brianna Flake was last seen Friday in the area of the 95300 block of Mobley Heights Road in Fernandina Beach. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, about 120 pounds and has dark hair that could be dyed light blonde. The Jeep has a black hardtop and black fender flares.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A 15-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after crashing an SUV into a swimming pool at a home on Eastwind Drive, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, News 6 partner WJXT reported. The 15-year-old driver, who does not have a license, tried to get away on foot, but a deputy and K-9 caught up with him and arrested him, the Sheriff’s Office said. [TRENDING: 2020 Voter Guide | What to expect if Trump wins | What to expect if Biden wins]Deputies said the SUV had two teenage passengers inside. No one was injured in the crash, deputies said, but two homeowners had damage from the crash.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Marine experts are trying to save the life of a severely injured North Atlantic right whale calf after it was found off the coast of Florida with its mother. Antibiotics were administered Thursday afternoon to the calf by a team of marine experts, which included SeaWorld’s Dr. Hendrik Nollens as a lead veterinarian, in an effort to prevent any infection from forming, but the prognosis remains poor. North Atlantic right whales are a critically endangered species and the population is believed to be less than 430 individuals. The injured calf is one of four calves born this calving season. Currently, the two biggest threats these whales face are being struck by a marine vessel and getting entangled in fishing gear.