PAGEANTRY AND THE OUTDOORS COLLIDE IN FLORIDA

MIAMI, Florida - The worlds of Beauty Pageants and the Outdoors has crossed paths this week. Brie Gabrielle, host of the ever-popular Chevy Florida Insider Fishing Report, took the crown of Miss Florida USA on the night of Saturday, July 11, 2015.

"It has been a five year journey, and through persistence and determination, I won, and I am proud to represent the State of Florida as Miss Florida USA. I will be promoting the Stop Bullying Now Foundation, and encouraging women and children to get outdoors."

"I am still in shock and want to thank everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, who has supported and believed in me over the past couple of years. I am so honored to be Miss Florida USA 2016 and can't wait to begin this journey... Thank you for your friendship and love." said Brie Gabrielle on Saturday.

The Miss Florida USA pageant featured a record number of contestants, with 59 beauty queens competing for the title. A year from now, Miss Florida USA Brie Gabrielle will compete against a new full field of contestants vying for the title of Miss USA in 2016. Brie Gabrielle, Miss Florida USA and CFIFR is deeply involved in conservation efforts around the State of Florida, spearheading new initiatives and partnering with state and local agencies, as well as working in partnership with other organizations and corporations to further conservation goals and results. To learn more about South Florida Native Brie Gabrielle, go to ChevyFloridaInsiderFishingReport.com