Two Miss America winners hail from Florida, representing the state in the prestigious pageant throughout its history.
Thirty-seven candidates will vie for the state crown in 2024, with the hopefuls aiming to add another title for the ‘sunshine state.’ The award ceremony will take place at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida, on June 29.
Current Miss Florida
The reigning Miss Florida is Juliette Ashley Valle from Plantation, Florida. She clinched the Miss Florida 2023 crown on June 24, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Former Queens
Across various counties, Florida has been known for producing remarkable and talented women who have proudly represented the state as Miss Florida winners.
- Lindsay Bettis (Miss Seminole County) – 2022
- Leah Roddenberry (Miss Tampa) – 2021
- Michaela McLean (Miss Florida Citrus) – 2019
- Taylor Tyson (Miss South Florida Fair) – 2018
- Sara Zeng (Miss Heart of Florida) – 2017
- Courtney Sexton (Miss Orlando) – 2016