Florida

Florida Governor: Ron DeSantis (Republican)
Florida Population: 23.46 million
Florida U.S. Senators: 2 U.S. Senators
Florida U.S. House Members: 28 U.S. House members

Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845. Civic life here is shaped by movement: migration, tourism, hurricanes, retirement, ports, agriculture, aerospace, military communities, wetlands, coastal development, and large metropolitan regions all affect public priorities. A policy choice about insurance, schools, water, emergency management, housing, or transportation can look different in the Panhandle, Central Florida, South Florida, or the Keys. This profile is meant to orient readers to Florida’s representation and official government resources while recognizing that the state’s growth and geography make many public decisions especially visible.