This is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or spent significant time in the U.S. state ofFlorida.
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Bilzerian (1950–) | financier convicted ofsecurities fraud | Born in Miami |
| Sara Blakely (1971–) | Businesswoman; founder and owner ofSpanxFlorida State University | Born in Clearwater |
| James J. Greco (1958–) | Businessman;chief executive officer andpresident ofSbarro | Lives inBoynton Beach |
| Wayne Huizenga (1937–2018) | Businessman; founder ofBlockbuster Video,AutoNation,Waste Management, Inc.; owner or co-owner of theMiami Dolphins of theNational Football League, theFlorida Panthers of theNational Hockey League, and theFlorida Marlins ofMajor League Baseball | Graduated fromPine Crest School inFort Lauderdale in 1956; FoundedWaste Management, Inc. inFort Lauderdale in 1971 |
| Robert James (1909–1983) | Businessman; founder ofRaymond James Financial, anS&P 500-listed financial services company headquartered inSt. Petersburg | FoundedRaymond James Financial inSt. Petersburg in 1962 |
| Thomas James (1942/43–) | Businessman; chairman ofRaymond James Financial, anS&P 500-listed financial services company headquartered inSt. Petersburg | Lives inSt. Petersburg; graduated fromStetson College of Law inSt. Petersburg |
| George W. Jenkins (1907–1996) | Businessman; founder ofPublix | FoundedPublix inWinter Haven in 1930 and resided inLakeland until his death in 1996 |
| Jeffrey Rosen | President ofRose Art Industries, owner ofMaccabi Haifa, and owner of theMiami Midnites | Owner ofMiami Midnites |
| Chip Skowron (1968/69-) | Hedge fund manager convicted of insider trading | Born inCocoa[1] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Jeb Bush (born 1953) | Formergovernor of Florida (1999–2007); brother of former presidentGeorge W. Bush | Lived in Miami |
| Ron DeSantis (born 1978) | 46thgovernor of Florida (2019–) | Born in Jacksonville |
| Nate Douglas (born 2000) | Politician and educator | Born in Celebration, lives in Orlando |
| J. Dudley Goodlette (born 1948) | Florida State Representative (1999–2007) | Lived in Naples |
| Abraham Katz (1926–2013) | Diplomat, United States Ambassador to theOECD | |
| Bill Nelson (born 1942) | FormerU.S. senator from Florida (2001–2019), former U.S. congressman from Florida (1979–1991),NASA administrator (2021–2025) | Born in Miami |
| Janet Reno (1938–2016) | U.S. attorney general, 1993–2001; first woman to serve as attorney general | Born in Miami |
| Marco Rubio (born 1971) | U.S. senator from Florida 2011–2025;U.S. Secretary of State (2025–) | Born in Miami |
| Donald Trump (born 1946) | President of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–), businessman | Lives in Palm Beach |
| Mike Waltz (born 1974) | 29thU.S. national security advisor (2025), former U.S. congressman from Florida (2019–2025) | Born in Boynton Beach |
| Randy Fine (born 1974) | Gambling industry executive, U.S. congressman from Florida (2025–) |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ashley (1939–) | Film and television actress | Born in Ocala[citation needed] |
| Angela Bassett (1958–) | Film and television actress | Lived in St. Petersburg |
| Matt Battaglia (1965–) | Film and television actor, producer, philanthropist | Born inTallahassee[citation needed] |
| Steven Bauer (1956–) | Film and television actor | Grew up in Miami[2] |
| Amanda Bearse (1958–) | Film and television actress | Born in Winter Park[citation needed] |
| Shannon Bream (1971–) | Reporter and anchor forFox News | Grew up inTallahassee[3] |
| Delta Burke (1956–) | Television actress | Born in Orlando[4] |
| Tom Byrd (1960–) | Television actor (NBC'sBoone) | Born inPhilippine Islands; raised in Florida[citation needed] |
| Maria Canals-Barrera (1966–) | Film and television actress | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Diana Canova (1953–) | Actress | Born inWest Palm Beach[citation needed] |
| David Caruso (1956–) | Film and television actor | Lives in Miami Beach |
| Noah Centineo (1996–) | Actor and model | Born in Miami |
| Jonathan Chase (1979–) | Film and television actor | Born inPlantation |
| Merian C. Cooper (1893–1973) | Film director, screenwriter, and producer | Born inJacksonville[5] |
| Matt Damon (1970–) | Film actor | Lived in Miami |
| Brittany Daniel (1976–) | Television and film actress | Born inGainesville[citation needed] |
| Brad Davis (1949–1991) | Film actor | Born inTallahassee |
| Johnny Depp (1963–) | Film actor | Raised inMiramar[6] |
| Dimitri Diatchenko (1968–2020) | Film and television actor | Lived inHolly Hill[7] andDaytona Beach[8] |
| Creagen Dow (1991–) | Film and television actor | Born inSebring[citation needed] |
| Faye Dunaway (1941–) | Academy Award-winning actress | Born inBascom[9] |
| Gail Edwards (1952–) | Film and television actress | Born and raised inCoral Gables[citation needed] |
| Raúl Esparza (1970–) | Film, television, and stage actor | Born in Miami[10] |
| Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) | Film actor and comedian | Born inKey West[11] |
| Jorja Fox | Television actress | Lived in Melbourne Beach |
| Megan Fox (1986–) | Film and television actress | Partly raised inSt. Petersburg[12] |
| Josh Gad (1981–) | Film actor, comedian, and singer best known for voicingOlaf fromFrozen | Born inHollywood |
| Aidan Gallagher (1969–) | Film and television actor | Born inTallahassee[citation needed] |
| Robert Gant (1968–) | Television actor | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Andy Garcia (1956–) | Film actor | Born inCuba; raised inMiami |
| Joanna García (1979–) | Film and television actress | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Matt Gerald (1970–) | Film and television actor | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Malcolm Gets (1963–) | Actor | Born inGainesville[citation needed] |
| Skyler Gisondo (1996–) | Film and television actor | Born in Palm Beach County[citation needed] |
| Julie Gonzalo (1981–) | Film and television actress | Raised in Miami[citation needed] |
| Mel Gorham (1959–) | Film and television actress | Born inCoral Gables[citation needed] |
| Ashley Greene (1987–) | Film and television actress | Born inJacksonville[citation needed] |
| Carla Gugino (1973–) | Film and television actress | Born inSarasota[citation needed] |
| Tony Hale (1970–) | Film and television actor | Born inTallahassee[13] |
| Darrell Hammond (1955–) | Comedian fromSaturday Night Live; actor | Born inMelbourne[14] |
| Gina Hecht (1953–) | Television and film actress | Born inWinter Park[citation needed] |
| Wanda Hendrix (1928–1981) | Film actress | Born in Jacksonville[15] |
| Catherine Hickland (1956–) | Soap opera actress | Born inFort Lauderdale[16] |
| Cheryl Hines (1965–) | Actress | Born inMiami Beach[citation needed] |
| Crystal Hunt (1985–) | Soap opera actress | Born inClearwater[17] |
| Jonathan Jackson (1982–) | Actor | Born in Orlando[citation needed] |
| Victoria Jackson (1959–) | Film and television actress | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Carter Jenkins (1991–) | Film and television actor | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Sarah Jones (1983–) | Film and television actress | Born inWinter Springs[citation needed] |
| Victoria Justice (1993–) | Actress, singer | Born inHollywood[citation needed] |
| Lawrence Kasdan (1949–) | Film director and screenwriter | Born inMiami[18] |
| Arielle Kebbel (1985–) | Film and televistion actress | Born inWinter Park[citation needed] |
| Catherine Keener (1960–) | Actress | Born inMiami[19] |
| David Labrava (1962–) | Writer and actor | Born in Miami |
| Beth Littleford (1968–) | Film and television actress | Grew up inWinter Park[20] |
| Jennifer Lopez (1969–) | Singer and actress | Lived in Miami |
| Josie Loren (1987–) | Television actress | Born inMiami[citation needed] |
| Vinicius Machado (1982–) | Film and television actor | Raised inOrlando[citation needed] |
| William H. Macy (1950–) | Film actor | Born in Miami |
| Chris Marquette (1984–) | Film and television actor | Born inStuart[citation needed] |
| Natalie Martinez (1984–) | Model and actress | Born inMiami[citation needed] |
| Velia Martínez (1920–1993) | Actress and singer | Born inTampa[citation needed] |
| DeLane Matthews (1961–) | Television actress | Born inRockledge[citation needed] |
| Butterfly McQueen (1911–1995) | Film and television actress | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Julio Oscar Mechoso (1955–) | Film and television actor | Born in Miami[21] |
| Leighton Meester (1986–) | Film and television actress | Born inMarco Island[citation needed] |
| Eva Mendes (1974) | Film actress | Born in Miami |
| Katy Mixon (1981–) | Film and television actress | Born inPensacola[citation needed] |
| Mandy Moore (1984–) | Actress and singer-songwriter | Grew up inLongwood[22] |
| Jessica Morris (1980–) | Soap opera actress | Born in Jacksonville[23] |
| Enrique Murciano (1973–) | Film and television actor | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Chris Núñez (1973–) | Tattoo artist and subject ofTLC'sMiami Ink | Born inMiami Beach[citation needed] |
| Victor Nuñez (1945–) | Film director | Born inDeLand[citation needed] |
| Flip Pallot (died 2025) | Television personality | From Florida[24] |
| Sarah Paulson (1974–) | Film, stage and television actress | Born inTampa[citation needed] |
| Kimberly Peirce (1967–) | Film director | Born in Miami[25] |
| Carlos Pena Jr. (1989–) | Television actor and singer | Born inWeston[citation needed] |
| Gina Philips (1975–) | Film and television actress | Born inMiami Beach[citation needed] |
| Summer Phoenix (1978–) | Actress and model | Born inWinter Park[citation needed] |
| Danny Pino (1974–) | Film and television actor | Born and raised inMiami[citation needed] |
| Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) | Academy Award-winning actor | Born in Miami[26] |
| Brett Ratner (1969–) | Film and music video director | Born and raised inMiami Beach[citation needed] |
| Monica Raymund (1986–) | Television actress | Born inSt. Petersburg[citation needed] |
| Riley Reid (1991–) | Pornographic actress | Born inMiami Beach |
| Ashley Rickards (1992–) | Television actress | Born in Sarasota[citation needed] |
| Genesis Rodriguez (1987–) | Television actress | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Maggie Rodriguez (1969–) | Co-anchor ofCBS'sThe Early Show | Born in Miami[27] |
| Stephen Root (1951–) | Film and television actor | Born inSarasota[citation needed] |
| Bob Ross (1942–1995) | Television presenter and artist | Born inDaytona Beach[28] |
| Mickey Rourke (1952–) | Film actor | Raised in Miami[citation needed] |
| Maya Rudolph (1972–) | Film and television actress | Born inGainesville[citation needed] |
| Rick Sanchez (1958–) | Host of CNN'sRick's List | Grew up inHialeah[29] |
| Pat Skipper (1958–) | Film and television actor | Born inLakeland[citation needed] |
| Wesley Snipes (1962–) | Actor and film producer | Born in Orlando[citation needed] |
| Rachel Specter (1980–) | Film and television actress | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Kirsten Storms (1984–) | Television actress | Born in Orlando[30] |
| Bella Thorne (1997–) | Television actress | Born inHollywood, Florida[citation needed] |
| Daniel Tosh (1975–) | Television comedian | Born in Germany; raised inTitusville[31] |
| Wilmer Valderrama (1980–) | Film and television actor | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Alexa Vega (1988–) | Film and television actress | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Ben Vereen (1946–) | Actor, dancer and singer | Born in Miami[32] |
| Sofía Vergara (1972–) | Film and television actress | Lives in Miami |
| Bob Vila (1946–) | Television home improvement personality | Born in Miami[33] |
| Dave Williamson | Stand-up comedian | Born in Miami[34] |
| Hugh Wilson (1943–2018) | Film director | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| T.D. Allman (1944–) | Exposed CIA secret involvement with thewar in Laos and interviews with world figures; historian author ofFinding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State andMiami: City of the Future | Born in Tampa[citation needed] |
| Kristen Arnett (1980–) | Fiction author and essayist; her debut novel,Mostly Dead Things, was aNew York Times bestseller | Born, raised, and lives in Orlando[35] |
| Dave Barry (1947–) | Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author | Lives in Miami[36] |
| Shmuley Boteach (1966–) | Best-selling author of 31 books includingKosher Sex andKosher Jesus,Orthodoxrabbi, radio and television host | Lived in Miami[37] |
| Pat Frank (1907–1964) | Author ofAlas, Babylon | Lived inTangerine[38] |
| Carl Hiaasen (1953–) | Journalist and novelist | Born inPlantation[39] |
| Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) | Author and folklorist during theHarlem Renaissance | Raised inEatonville[40] |
| James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) | Author, poet, and civil rights activist | Born in Jacksonville[41] |
| Stetson Kennedy (1916–2011) | Author ofPalmetto Country and civil rights activist | Lived in Jacksonville and St. Augustine |
| David Nolan (1946–) | Author ofFifty Feet in Paradise: The Booming of Florida | Lives in St. Augustine |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896–1953) | Novelist and short story writer | Lived inCross Creek, the setting for most of her work[42] |
| Lillian Smith (1897–1966) | Author and social critic | Born inJasper[43] |
| Florence Duval West (1840–1881) | Poet | Born inTallahassee, Florida[44] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester R. Bender (1914–1996) | Superintendent,United States Coast Guard Academy: Commandant, US Coast Guard | Born inBurnsville, West Virginia; | lived inPlant City[45] |
| Alan Stephenson Boyd (1922–2020) | FirstUnited States secretary of transportation | Born in Jacksonville[46] | |
| Roy Geiger (1885–1947) | Marine Corps 4-stargeneral duringWorld War II | Born inMiddleburg[47] | |
| Joseph Kittinger (1928–) | Aviation and space flight pioneer | Born inTampa[48] | |
| John Young (1930–2018) | Navy fighter pilot and NASAGemini,Apollo, andSpace Shuttle astronaut | Raised inOrlando[49] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| 9lokkNine | Rapper | Born in Orlando |
| Adassa | Reggaetón artist | Born in Miami[50] |
| Steve Aoki (1977–) | DJ | Born in Miami |
| Birdman (1969–) | Rap artist | Lived in Miami Beach |
| Kodak Black (1997–) | Musician | Born inPompano Beach |
| Gary U.S. Bonds (1939–) | Singer and songwriter | Born in Jacksonville[51] |
| Pat Boone (1934–) | 1950s rock and roll singer | Born in Jacksonville[52] |
| Danielle Bregoli (2003–) | Rapper | Born in West Palm Beach |
| Brisco (1982–) | Rap artist | Born in Opa-locka |
| Ethel Cain (1998–) | Singer-songwriter | Born inTallahassee, raised inPerry |
| Jo Ann Campbell (1938–) | Pop singer | Born in Jacksonville[53] |
| Luther Campbell (1960–) | R&B singer | Born in Miami[54] |
| Aaron Carter (1987–2022) | Singer | Born inTampa[citation needed] |
| Nick Carter | Backstreet Boys singer | Lives inTampa |
| Desmond Child (1953–) | Songwriter; singer; Songwriter's Hall of Fame | Born in Gainesville[citation needed] |
| Cool & Dre | Rap record producers and songwriters | Born or raised in Miami |
| Easton Corbin | Country music singer | Born inTrenton[55] |
| Carter Cornelius (1948–1991) | R&B artist; lead singer ofCornelius Brothers and Sister Rose | Born inDania[56] |
| Christian Cuevas (1995–) | Pop rock singer-songwriter and contestant from NBC'sThe Voice season 11 | Born in Orlando |
| Denzel Curry (1995–) | Rapper | Born in Miami |
| Christian Daniel (1984–) | Singer-songwriter and actor | Lives in Miami[57] |
| Billy Daniels (1915–1988) | Big band singer and actor | Born in Jacksonville[citation needed] |
| Clint Daniels (1974–) | Country singer and writer | Born in Panama City[citation needed] |
| Jason Derülo (1989–) | Pop and R&B singer | Born in Miami[58] |
| Diplo (1978–) | DJ and producer; co-creator and lead member ofMajor Lazer | Born inMississippi; attendedUniversity of Central Florida, as well as residing in Florida for years[citation needed] |
| Fred Durst (1970–) | Lead singer ofLimp Bizkit | Born in Jacksonville[citation needed] |
| Greg Eklund (1970–) | Drummer forEverclear | Born in Jacksonville[citation needed] |
| Gloria Estefan (1957–) | Singer | Born in Cuba; raised in Miami |
| Flo Rida (Tramar Dillard) (1979–) | Rapper and actor | Born in Opa-Locka[59] |
| Willa Ford (1981–) | Pop singer | Born/raised inRuskin[citation needed] |
| Ariana Grande (1993–) | Singer, songwriter, and actress | Born and raised inBoca Raton[citation needed] |
| Gunplay (1979–) | Rap artist | Moved to Carol City at age 10 |
| Debbie Harry (1945–) | Vocalist, musician, actress, and lead singer of thenew wave bandBlondie | Born in Miami[citation needed] |
| Bertie Higgins (1944–) | Singer and songwriter | Born inTarpon Springs[citation needed] |
| Brooke Hogan (1988–) | Singer and rapper | Born/Raised in Tampa[60] |
| Ace Hood (1988–) | Rapper | Born inPort St. Lucie, raised inDeerfield Beach[61] |
| Island Boys (2001–) | Brothers Kodiyakredd (Franky Venegas) and Flyysoulja (Alex Venegas), ahip hop duo who gained notoriety via the video sharing platformTikTok | Based inSouth Florida[62][63] |
| Jacki-O (198?–) | Rap artist | Born in Miami[64] |
| Lauren Jauregui | Singer ofFifth Harmony | Born and raised in Miami[65] |
| J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954) | Composer and singer during theHarlem Renaissance | Born in Jacksonville[66] |
| Georgette Jones (1970–) | Country music singer | Born inLakeland[citation needed] |
| Josh Kaufman (1976–) | Indianapolis-based Soul singer-songwriter and winner ofNBC'sThe Voiceseason 6 | Born and raised inSarasota until age 13 |
| DJ Khaled (1975–) | DJ rap artist | Raised in Miami |
| Khia (1970–) | Rap artist | Born in Tampa[67] |
| Sean Kingston (1990–) | Reggae fusion singer andrapper | Born in Miami[68] |
| Frances Langford | Big Band singer and movie actress | Born inLakeland[citation needed] |
| DJ Laz (Lazaro Mendez) | Rapper | Born in Miami[69] |
| Lil Pump (Gazzy Garcia) (2000–) | Rap artist | Born in Miami |
| Lil Wayne (1982–) | Rap artist | Lived in Miami Beach |
| James MacDonough (1970–) | Bass guitarist | Born in Jacksonville[70] |
| Raul Malo (1965–) | Country music singer-songwriter | Born in Miami[71] |
| Ricky Martin (1971–) | Latin pop singer | Lived in Miami Beach |
| Mase (Mason Betha) (1977–) | Rap artist | Born in Jacksonville[72] |
| AJ McLean (1978–) | Singer | Born in West Palm Beach[73] |
| Thurston Moore (1958–) | Singer and guitarist ofSonic Youth | Born inCoral Gables |
| Jim Morrison (1943–1971) | Singer, songwriter, and poet | Born in Melbourne[74] |
| Jake Owen (1981–) | Country music artist | Born inVero Beach[citation needed] |
| Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) | Jazz bassist, former member ofWeather Report | Raised inFort Lauderdale until his death[75] |
| Tom Petty (1950–2017) | Musician | Born inGainesville[76] |
| Pitbull (1981–) | Rap artist and actor | Born in Miami[77] |
| Pleasure P (1984–) | Singer | Raised in Broward |
| Plies (1976–) | Rap artist | Born inFort Myers |
| Rick Ross (1977–) | Rap artist | Born inCarol City[78] |
| Santaye | Singer-songwriter | Lives in Miami[79] |
| Markus Schulz | DJ | Lives in Miami[citation needed] |
| Shakira (1977–) | Singer | Lives in Miami |
| Ski Mask The Slump God (1996–) | Rapper | Born inFort Lauderdale |
| Sleeping with Sirens | Rock band | Lives in Orlando |
| Smitty (1982–) | Rap artist | Born in Miami[80] |
| Smokepurpp (1997–) | Rap artist | Moved to Miami at age 3 |
| Kyle Sokol (1974–) | Bass player forRude Squad and Trust for Liars | Born and lives inSaint Petersburg[citation needed] |
| SpaceGhostPurrp (1991–) | Rapper | Born in Miami |
| SpotemGottem (2001–) | Rapper | Born in Jacksonville |
| Scott Stapp (1973–) | Singer and songwriter | Born in Orlando[citation needed] |
| Stitches (Phillip Nickolas Katsabanis) (1995–) | Rap artist | Born in Miami |
| T-Pain (1985–) | Rap artist | Born inTallahassee[81] |
| Tiësto (1969–) | DJ | Lived in Miami[82] |
| Mel Tillis (1932–2017) | Country music singer and songwriter | Born inDover[citation needed] |
| Pam Tillis (1957–) | Country music singer and songwriter | Born inPlant City[citation needed] |
| Johnny Tillotson (1939–) | Singer and songwriter | Born in Jacksonville[83] |
| Trick Daddy (Maurice Young) (1975–) | Rap artist | Born in Sarasota[84] |
| Trina (1974–) | Rap artist | Born in Miami |
| Claude "Butch" Trucks (1947–2017) | Drummer of theAllman Brothers Band | Born in Jacksonville[85] |
| DJ Uncle Al (1969–2001) | DJ rap artist | Born in Miami |
| Donnie Van Zant (1952–) | Lead singer of.38 Special | Born in Jacksonville[86] |
| Johnny Van Zant (1960–) | Lead singer ofLynyrd Skynyrd after his brother | Born in Jacksonville |
| Ronnie Van Zant (1948–1977) | Lead singer ofLynyrd Skynyrd | Born in Jacksonville[87] |
| Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) | Rap artist | Moved to Miami at 16; lives inWellington[citation needed] |
| Scooter Ward (1970–) | Lead singer ofCold | Born in Jacksonville[88] |
| Danielle White (1992–) | Singer | Born inBradenton[89] |
| Nardo Wick (2001–) | Rapper | Born in Jacksonville |
| Wifisfuneral (1997–) | Rapper | Raised in Palm Beach |
| Pharrell Williams (1973–) | Singer | Lived in Miami |
| XXXTENTACION (1998–2018) | Rapper, singer, and songwriter | Born inPlantation |
| YNW Melly | Rapper | Born in Gifford |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony J. Arduengo, III (1952–) | Chemist andmaterial scientist; discoverer ofpersistent carbene | Born inTampa[90] |
| Wendy Chung | Molecular and clinical geneticist | Born and raised in southern Florida[91] |
| Philip Don Estridge (1937–1985) | Led the development of theIBM Personal Computer | Born inJacksonville; lived and worked inBoca Raton[92] |
| John Gorrie (1803–1855) | Inventor of mechanical cooling | Lived and worked inApalachicola from 1833–onward[93] |
| George Smoot (1945–2025) | Astrophysicist andcosmologist; recipient, 2006Nobel Prize in Physics | Born inYukon[94] |
| John Archibald Wheeler (1911–2008) | Theoretical physicist | Born inJacksonville[95] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Alexander (1969–) | Professional basketball player | Born inJacksonville | ||||
| Nate Allen (1987–) | Professional football safety | Born inFort Myers[96] | ||||
| Ray Allen (1975–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Miami | ||||
| Aric Almirola (1984–) | NASCAR driver | Born in Tampa[97] | ||||
| Robert Andino (1984–) | Professional baseball shortstop | Born in Miami[98] | ||||
| Leati Joseph Anoaʻi (1985–) | Professional wrestler | Born in Pensacola | ||||
| Gilbert Arenas (1982–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Tampa | ||||
| J. P. Arencibia (1986–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born in Miami[99] | ||||
| Devin Aromashodu (1984–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Miami[100] | ||||
| Bronson Arroyo (1977–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inKey West[101] | ||||
| Chucky Atkins (1974–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Orlando[102] | ||||
| Alex Avila (1987–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born inHialeah[103] | ||||
| Zach Banks (1997–) | Racing driver | Born inMiami[104] | ||||
| Antwan Barnes (1984–) | Professional football defensive end | Born in Miami[105] | ||||
| Daniel Berger (1993–) | Professional golfer | Born in Plantation[106] | ||||
| Jay Berger (1966–) | Professional tennis player; highest world ranking # 7 | Lived in Key Biscayne and Jupiter[107] | ||||
| Kerry Blackshear Jr. (1997–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Sheila Bleck (1974–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inTampa[108] | ||||
| Chaim Bloom (1983–) | Senior VP of theTampa Bay Rays | Lives in St. Petersburg | ||||
| Wade Boggs (1958–) | Professional baseball player | Lives in Tampa[109] | ||||
| Boof Bonser (1981–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inSt. Petersburg[110] | ||||
| Blake Bortles (1992–) | Professional football quarterback | Born in Altamonte Springs, played at UCF and for the Jacksonville Jaguars | ||||
| Chris Bosh (1984–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Miami | ||||
| Sébastien Bourdais (1979–) | Racing driver | Lives inSt. Petersburg | ||||
| Dwayne Bowe (1984–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Miami[111] | ||||
| Antonio Brown (1988–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Miami[112] | ||||
| Rakeem Buckles (1990–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Daniel Bukantz (1917–2008) | Four-time Olympic fencer | Lived in Sarasota[113] | ||||
| Brodrick Bunkley (1983–) | Professional football defensive tackle | Born inTampa[114] | ||||
| Billy Butler (1986–) | Professional baseball player | Born inOrange Park[115] | ||||
| Rashad Butler (1983–) | Professional football offensive tackle | Born inPalm Beach Gardens[116] | ||||
| Dayana Cadeau (1966–) | Professional bodybuilder | Lives inWilton Manors[117] | ||||
| Jose Canseco (1964–) | Major League Baseball outfielder | Raised inMiami[118] | ||||
| Steve Carlton (1944–) | Major League Baseball pitcher | Born inMiami[119] | ||||
| Ryan Carpenter (1991–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born inOviedo[120] | ||||
| Vince Carter (1977–) | Professional basketball player | Born inDaytona Beach[121] | ||||
| Kevin Cash (1977–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born in Tampa[122] | ||||
| Jamar Chaney (1986–) | Professional football linebacker | Born inFort Pierce[123] | ||||
| John Chaney (1932–2021) | College basketball coach | Born in Jacksonville[124] | ||||
| Ross Chastain (1992–) | NASCAR driver | Born inAlva[125] | ||||
| Jakob Chychrun (1998–) | Professional ice hockey defenceman | Born inBoca Raton[126] | ||||
| Desmond Clark (1977–) | Professional football tight end | Born inBartow[127] | ||||
| Audra Cohen (1986–) | Professional tennis player | Born in Plantation[128] | ||||
| Norris Coleman (1961–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Laveranues Coles (1977–) | Professionalfootball player | Born in Jacksonville[129] | ||||
| Jim Courier (1970–) | Professional tennis player | Born in Sanford[130] | ||||
| Lisa Cross (1978–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lived inMiami[131] | ||||
| Daunte Culpepper (1977–) | Professional football quarterback | Born inOcala[132] | ||||
| Jeff Cunningham (1976–) | Professional soccer player | Lived inCrystal River[133] | ||||
| Johnny Damon (1974–) | Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder | Grew up inOrlando[134] | ||||
| Wade Davis (1985–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inLake Wales[135] | ||||
| Ian Desmond (1985–) | Professional baseball shortstop | Born inSarasota | ||||
| Antonio Dixon (1985–) | Professional football defensive tackle | Born in Miami[136] | ||||
| Keyon Dooling (1980–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Fort Lauderdale | ||||
| Caeleb Dressel (1996–) | Competitiveswimmer;2016 and2020 Olympian | Born inGreen Cove Springs[137] | ||||
| Amy Dumas (1975–) | Professional wrestler | Born in Fort Lauderdale | ||||
| Elvis Dumervil (1984–) | Professional football linebacker | Born in Miami[138] | ||||
| David Duval (1971–) | Professional golfer | Born in Jacksonville[139] | ||||
| Dallas Eakins (1967–) | Professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach | Born inDade City[140] | ||||
| Dave Eiland (1966–) | Professional pitching coach | Born inDade City[141] | ||||
| Layla El (1977–) | Professional wrestler | Lived in Miami | ||||
| Ed Elisma (1975–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Chris Evert (1954–) | Professional tennis player | Born inFort Lauderdale | ||||
| Solofa F. Fatu Jr. (1965–) | Professional wrestler | Lives in Central Osceola/Polk County | ||||
| Brian Ferlin (1992–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born in Jacksonville[142] | ||||
| Tonga 'Uli'uli Fifita (1959–) | Professional wrestler | Lives in Kissimmee | ||||
| Bruce Fleisher (1948–2021) | Professional golfer | Lives in the Palm Beach Gardens area[143] | ||||
| Eric Foster (1985–) | Professional defensive tackle | Born inHomestead[144] | ||||
| Jared Frayer (1978–) | Freestyle wrestler at 2012 Summer Olympics | Born inMiami, grew up inClearwater[145] | ||||
| Jeff Fulchino (1979–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inTitusville[146] | ||||
| William Gay (1985–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inTallahassee[147] | ||||
| Alonzo Gee (1987–) | Professional basketball player | Born inRiviera Beach[148] | ||||
| Blake Geoffrion (1988–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born inPlantation[149] | ||||
| Logan Gilbert (1997–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inWinter Park[150] | ||||
| Brian Ginsberg (1966–) | Gymnast | |||||
| Margie Goldstein-Engle (1958–) | Equestrian | Born inWellington | ||||
| Gio González (1985–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inHialeah[151] | ||||
| Luis Gonzalez (1967–) | Professional baseball outfielder | Born in Tampa[152] | ||||
| Dwight Gooden (1964–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Tampa[153] | ||||
| Richard Goodman (1987–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born inFort Lauderdale[154] | ||||
| Tom Gordon (1967–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Avon Park[155] | ||||
| Frank Gore (1983–) | Professional football player | Born in Miami, Florida | ||||
| Shayne Gostisbehere (1993–) | Professional ice hockey defenceman | Born inPembroke Pines[156] | ||||
| Brian Gottfried (1952–) | World No. 3-ranked singles and No. 2-ranked doubles tennis player | Lives inPonte Vedra[157] | ||||
| Nick Green (1978–) | Professional baseball player | Born inPensacola | ||||
| Zack Greinke (1983–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Orlando[158] | ||||
| Eric Griffin (1990–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Colette Guimond (1961–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inNew Port Richey[159] | ||||
| Al Harris (1974–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inPompano Beach[160] | ||||
| Udonis Haslem (1980–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Miami[161] | ||||
| Garnet Hathaway (1991–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born inNaples[162] | ||||
| Bob Hayes (1942–2002) | Track and field athlete and professional football player | Born in Jacksonville[163] | ||||
| Geno Hayes (1987–) | Professional football linebacker | Born and raised inGreenville[164] | ||||
| Mario Henderson (1984–) | Professional football offensive tackle | Born inLehigh Acres[165] | ||||
| Derrick Henry (1994–) | Professional football running back | Born inYulee[166] | ||||
| Ángel Hernández (1961–) | Baseball umpire | |||||
| Devin Hester (1982–) | Professional football wide receiver and punt returner | Born and raised inRiviera Beach[167] | ||||
| Dan Hinote (1977–) | Professional ice hockey forward and assistant coach | Born inLeesburg[168] | ||||
| Hulk Hogan (1953–) | Professional wrestler and television star | Raised in Tampa | ||||
| Eric Hosmer (1989–) | Professional baseball first baseman | Born inSouth Miami[169] | ||||
| Jack Hughes (2001–) | Professional hockey player | Born inOrlando[170] | ||||
| Quinn Hughes (1999–) | Professional hockey player | Born inOrlando[171] | ||||
| Eric Hurley (1985–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inJacksonville[172] | ||||
| Michael Irvin (1966–) | Professional football player | Born in Fort Lauderdale | ||||
| Jamaal Jackson (1980–) | Professional football center | Born in Miami[173] | ||||
| Lamar Jackson (1997–) | Professional football quarterback | Born in Pompano Beach[174] | ||||
| Andrew Jacobson (1985–) | Major League Soccer player | |||||
| LeBron James (1984–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Miami | ||||
| Val James (1957–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born inOcala[175] | ||||
| Max Jean-Gilles (1983–) | Professional football guard | Born in Miami[176] | ||||
| Mike Jenkins (1985–) | Professional football player | Grew up in Bradenton[177] | ||||
| Andre Johnson (1981–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Miami[178] | ||||
| Ashleigh Johnson (1994–) | Professionalwater polo goalie;2016 and2020 Olympian | Born inMiami[179] | ||||
| Bruce Johnson (1987–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inLive Oak[180] | ||||
| Chris Johnson (1985–) | Professional football running back | Born in Orlando[181] | ||||
| Chris Johnson (1990–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (1972–) | Professional wrestler and actor | Lives in Miami[182] | ||||
| Gartrell Johnson (1986–) | Professional football running back | Born in Miami[183] | ||||
| Howard Johnson (1960–) | Professional baseball player | Born inClearwater[184] | ||||
| Chipper Jones (1972–) | Professional baseball player | Born inDeLand[185] | ||||
| Hunter Jones (1984–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inPalm Beach Gardens[186] | ||||
| James Jones (1980–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Miami[187] | ||||
| Roy Jones Jr. (1969–) | Former boxing champion | Born inPensacola[citation needed] | ||||
| Solomon Jones (1984–) | Professional basketball player | Born inEustis[188] | ||||
| Matt Joyce (1984–) | Professional baseball outfielder | Born inTampa[189] | ||||
| Kelly Kelly (1987–) | Professional wrestler | Born in Jacksonville | ||||
| Skip Kendall (1964–) | Professional golfer | Lives in Windermere[190] | ||||
| Howard Kendrick (1983–) | Professional baseball second baseman | Born in Jacksonville[191] | ||||
| Jeff Keppinger (1980–) | Professional baseball player | Born in Miami[192] | ||||
| Casey Kotchman (1983–) | Professional baseball first baseman | Born inSt. Petersburg[193] | ||||
| Byron Krieger (1920–2015) | Fencer,NCAA champion; two-time Pan Am gold medalist; two-time Olympian; two-timeMaccabiah Games gold medalist | |||||
| Tony La Russa (1944–) | Professional baseball manager | Born and raised in Tampa[194] | ||||
| Sean Labanowski (1992–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Matt LaPorta (1985–) | Professional baseball first baseman | Born inPort Charlotte[195] | ||||
| Debi Laszewski (1969–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inJupiter[196] | ||||
| Jesse Levine (1987–) | Professional tennis player | Lives in Boca Raton[197] | ||||
| Ray Lewis (1975–) | Professional football player | Born in Bartow; lived inLakeland[198] | ||||
| Danell Leyva (1991–) | Gymnast; 2012 Olympic silver medalist, men's all-around | Raised in Miami[199] | ||||
| Jesse Litsch (1985–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inPinellas Park[200] | (Ryan Lochte) 1984- Swimmer-12x Olympic Medalist-Raised in Daytona Beach | Sid Luckman (1916–1998) | NFL Hall of Fame football player | Lived in Aventura[201] |
| Zac MacMath (born 1991) | Soccer player | Born in St. Petersburg[202] | ||||
| Elliott Maddox (1947–) | Professional baseball outfielder | Lives in Coral Springs[203] | ||||
| Dave Magadan (1962–) | Professional baseball player | Born in Tampa[204] | ||||
| Olindo Mare (1973–) | Professional football placekicker | Born inHollywood[205] | ||||
| Melanie Margalis (1991–) | Competitiveswimmer;2016 Olympian | Born inClearwater[206] | ||||
| Caroline Marks (2002–) | Professional surfer;Olympian | Raised inMelbourne Beach[207] | ||||
| Tino Martinez (1967–) | Professional baseball player | Born in Tampa[208] | ||||
| Denise Masino (1968–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inFort Myers[209] | ||||
| Ricardo Mathews (1987–) | Professional football defensive tackle | Born inJacksonville[210] | ||||
| Jeff Mathis (1983–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born inMarianna[211] | ||||
| Michelle McCool (1980–) | Former WWE wrestler | Born and lives in Palatka | ||||
| Mark McCumber (1951–) | Professional golfer | Born in Jacksonville[212] | ||||
| Bryant McFadden (1981–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inHollywood[213] | ||||
| Willis McGahee (1981–) | Professional football player | Born in Miami[214] | ||||
| Tracy McGrady (1979–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Bartow[215] | ||||
| B. J. McLeod (1983–) | NASCAR driver | Born inWauchula | ||||
| Jaycob Megna (1992–) | Professional ice hockey defenceman | Born inPlantation[216] | ||||
| Jayson Megna (1990–) | Professional ice hockey forward | Born inFort Lauderdale[217] | ||||
| Jason Michaels (1976–) | Professional baseball outfielder | Born in Tampa[218] | ||||
| Joshua Moore (1988–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inFort Lauderdale[219] | ||||
| DaJuan Morgan (1985–) | Professional football safety | Born inRiviera Beach[220] | ||||
| Santana Moss (1979–) | Professional football player | Born in Miami[221] | ||||
| Sinorice Moss (1983–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Miami[222] | ||||
| Alonzo Mourning (1970–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Miami | ||||
| John Ryan Murphy (1991–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born inBradenton[223] | ||||
| Louis Murphy (1987–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born inSt. Petersburg[224] | ||||
| Ryan Murphy (1995–) | Competitiveswimmer;2016 and2020 Olympian | Grew up inJacksonville[225] | ||||
| Brett Myers (1980–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Jacksonville[226] | ||||
| Chris Myers (1981–) | Professional football lineman | Born in Miami[227] | ||||
| Naomi (1987–) | Professional wrestler | Born inSanford | ||||
| Mike Napoli (1981–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born in Hollywood[228] | ||||
| Joe Nemechek (1963–) | NASCAR driver | Born inNaples[229] | ||||
| Harry Newman (1909–2000) | Professional NFL All-Pro football quarterback | Lived in South Florida[230] | ||||
| Stephen Nicholas (1983–) | Professional football linebacker | Born in Jacksonville[231] | ||||
| Chad Ochocinco (1978–) | Professional football player | Born in Miami[232] | ||||
| Darren O'Day (1982–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Jacksonville[233] | ||||
| Shaquille O'Neal (1972–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Orlando | ||||
| Rob Oppenheim (1980–) | Professional golfer | Lives near Orlando[234] | ||||
| Donna Orender (née Geils) (1957–) | College basketball player and Women's Pro Basketball League All-Star; WNBA president | Lives inJacksonville Beach[235] | ||||
| Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (1966–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inMiami Beach[236] | ||||
| Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (1988–) | Professional football safety | Born inGainesville[237] | ||||
| Jonathan Papelbon (1980–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Grew up in Jacksonville[238] | ||||
| Dimitri Patterson (1983–) | Professional football cornerback | Born in Orlando[239] | ||||
| Eric Patterson (1983–) | Professional baseball outfielder | Born inTallahassee[240] | ||||
| Kenny Phillips (1986–) | Professional football safety | Born in Miami[241] | ||||
| Ryan Pickett (1979–) | Professional football nose tackle | Born and raised inZephyrhills[242] | ||||
| Jason Pierre-Paul (1989–) | Professional football defensive end | Born inDeerfield Beach[243] | ||||
| A. J. Pierzynski (1976–) | Professional baseball catcher | Raised inOrlando[244] | ||||
| Jim Presley (1961–) | Professional baseball third baseman | Born inPensacola[245] | ||||
| Ryan Raburn (1981–) | Professional baseball player | Born inTampa[246] | ||||
| Tim Raines (1959–) | Professional baseball player | Born inSanford[247] | ||||
| Jay Ratliff (1981–) | Professional football nose tackle | Born inSt. Petersburg[248] | ||||
| Chris Ray (1982–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Tampa[249] | ||||
| David Reutimann (1970–) | NASCAR driver | Born inZephyrhills[250] | ||||
| Jamal Reynolds (1979–) | Football defensive end | Played forFlorida State University | ||||
| Glen Rice Jr. | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Alex Rodriguez (1975–) | Professional baseball player | Partly raised in Miami[251] | ||||
| Sean Rodriguez (1985–) | Professional baseball second baseman | Born in Miami[252] | ||||
| Antrel Rolle (1982–) | Professional football free safety | Born inHomestead[253] | ||||
| Al Rosen (1924–2015) | Professional baseball player; MLB four-time All-Star; MVP; two-time home run champion | Lived in Miami[254] | ||||
| Yoav Saffar (1975–) | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Chris Sale (1989–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inLakeland[255] | ||||
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia (1985–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born inWest Palm Beach[256] | ||||
| Asante Samuel (1981–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inFort Lauderdale[257] | ||||
| Deion Sanders (1967–) | Professional football cornerback | Born inFort Myers | ||||
| Warren Sapp (1972–) | Professional football player | Born inOrlando[258] | ||||
| Ossie Schectman (1919–2013) | Basketball player who scored the first basket in NBA history | Lived in Florida[259] | ||||
| Luke Scott (1978–) | Professional baseball player | Born inDeLand[260] | ||||
| Clint Session (1984–) | Professional football linebacker | Born inPompano Beach[261] | ||||
| Maria Sharapova (1987–) | Professional tennis player | Lives inBradenton[262] | ||||
| Derrick Sharp (1971–) | Professional basketball player | Born in Orlando[263] | ||||
| Darryl Sharpton (1988–) | Professional football linebacker | Born inCoral Gables[264] | ||||
| Lito Sheppard (1981–) | Professional football player | Born in Jacksonville[265] | ||||
| Scot Shields (1975–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Fort Lauderdale[266] | ||||
| Tom Shields (1991–) | Competitiveswimmer;2016 and2020 Olympian | Born inPanama City[267] | ||||
| Buck Showalter (1956–) | Professional baseball manager | Born inDeFuniak Springs[268] | ||||
| Brandon Siler (1985–) | Professional football linebacker | Born in Daytona Beach[269] | ||||
| Ernie Sims (1984–) | Professional football linebacker | Born inTallahassee[270] | ||||
| Mike Sims-Walker (1984–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born inOrlando[271] | ||||
| Kelly Slater (1972–) | Professional surfer | Born inCocoa Beach[272] | ||||
| Emmitt Smith (1969–) | Professional football player | Born in Pensacola[273] | ||||
| Geno Smith (1990–) | Professional football quarterback | Born in Miami[274] | ||||
| Kevin Smith (1986–) | Professional football running back | Born in Miami[275] | ||||
| Mike Smith (1959–) | Professional football head coach | Born inDaytona Beach[276] | ||||
| Rusty Smith (1987–) | Professional football quarterback | Born inJacksonville[277] | ||||
| Chris Snelling (1981–) | Professional baseball player | Born inNorth Miami[278] | ||||
| Harold Solomon (1952–) | Professional tennis player, ranked No. 5 in the world | Lives inFort Lauderdale[279] | ||||
| Mose Solomon (1900–1966) | Professional baseball player | Lived in Miami[280] | ||||
| Denard Span (1984–) | Professional baseball player | Born in Tampa[281] | ||||
| Frank Spellman (1922–2017) | Olympic weightlifter; 1948 gold medal, 75 kg | Lived inGulf Breeze[citation needed] | ||||
| Steve Spurrier (1945–) | Football player and coach | Born in Miami Beach[282] | ||||
| Matthew Stafford (1988–) | Professional football quarterback | Born in Tampa[283] | ||||
| Amar'e Stoudemire (1982–) | Professional basketball player | Born inLake Wales[284] | ||||
| Steve Tannen (1948–) | Professional NFL football player | Born in Miami[285] | ||||
| Antonio Tarver (1968–) | Professional boxer | Born in Tampa[286] | ||||
| Din Thomas (1976–) | UFC fighter | Lives and trains in Port St. Lucie[287] | ||||
| Joanna Thomas (1976–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inFort Lauderdale[288] | ||||
| Willie Thornton (1986–) | Professional CFL football player | Born in Belle Glade | ||||
| Danny Valencia (1984–) | Professional baseball player | Born in Miami[289] | ||||
| Jason Varitek (1972–) | Professional baseball player | Grew up inLongwood[290] | ||||
| Alan Veingrad (1963–) | Professional NFL football player | Raised in part in Miami[291] | ||||
| Betty Viana-Adkins (1971–) | IFBB professional bodybuilder | Lives inMiami Beach[292] | ||||
| Jonathan Vilma (1982–) | Professional football player | Born inCoral Gables | ||||
| Dwyane Wade (1982–) | Professional basketball player | Lived in Miami | ||||
| Tim Wakefield (1966–) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born inMelbourne[293] | ||||
| Corey Walden | Professional basketball player | |||||
| Neal Walk (1948–2015) | Professional NBA basketball player | Raised in Florida | ||||
| Leon Washington (1982–) | Professional football running back | Born in Jacksonville[294] | ||||
| Leonard Weaver (1982–) | Professional football fullback | Born inMelbourne[295] | ||||
| Eric Weems (1985–) | Professional football wide receiver | Born in Daytona Beach[296] | ||||
| Dan Wheldon (1978–2011) | Racing driver | Born inEngland; lived inSt. Petersburg | ||||
| Paul Wight (1972–) | Professional wrestler | Lives inTampa | ||||
| Scottie Wilbekin (1993–) | Professional basketball player | )Vince Wilfork (1981)-Professional Football Nose Tackle 2x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots-Born and Raised in Boynton Beach, Florida | ||||
| Bobby Wilson (1983–) | Professional baseball catcher | Born inDunedin[297] | ||||
| Major Wright (1988–) | Professional football safety | Born inMiramar[298] | ||||
| LeeRoy Yarbrough (1938–1984) | NASCAR driver | Born in Jacksonville[299] | ||||
| Sam Young (1987–) | Professional football quarterback | Born inCoral Springs[300] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| G. Harold Alexander (1900–1987) | Florida Republican Party state chairman (c. 1952–1964) | Resided inFort Myers[302] |
| John Atchison (1954–2007) | Assistant U.S. Attorney and children's sports coach, committed suicide in prison after being charged with soliciting sex from a five-year-old girl | Resided inGulf Breeze |
| Carrot Top (1965–) | Prop comedian | Born inCocoa Beach[303] |
| Fabiano Caruana (1992–) | Youngest chess grandmaster in United States history | Born in Miami |
| Rick Dees (1950–) | Radio personality | Born inJacksonville |
| Janice Dickinson (1955–) | Early supermodel | Born inHollywood[304] |
| Tiffany Fallon (1974–) | PlayboyPlaymate of the Year (2005) | Born in Fort Lauderdale[305] |
| Abraham Lincoln Lewis (1865–1947) | Businessman and Florida's first African-American millionaire[citation needed] | Born inMadison[306] |
| Adam Lovell (1977–) | Founder ofWriteAPrisoner.com | Lives and works inEdgewater[307] |
| Charles E. Merrill (1885–1956) | Founder ofMerrill Lynch | Born inGreen Cove Springs[308] |
| Kara Monaco (1983–) | PlayboyPlaymate of the Year (2006) | Born inLakeland[309] |
| Carolyn Murphy (1973–) | Supermodel | Born inFort Walton Beach[citation needed] |
| Chris Myers (1959–) | Sportscaster | Born in Miami[310] |
| Kathleen Parker (1952–) | Syndicated columnist | Grew up inWinter Haven |
| A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979) | Civil rights activist | Born inCrescent City |
| Adin Ross (2000–) | Twitch streamer | Born in Boca Raton |
| Jason Schappert | Aviator, flight instructor | Lives inOcala |
| Louis H. Schiff (1955-) | Broward County Judge | Lives inBroward County[311] |
| Krissy Taylor (1978–1995) | Model | Born in Miami[312] |
| Niki Taylor (1975–) | Model | Born inMiami[313] |
| Norman Thagard (1943–) | NASA astronaut | Lives and works in Tallahassee[314] |
| Hugo Vihlen (1931–) | Record-breaking solo sailor | Born in Florida; lived inHomestead[315] |
| Jimmy Wales (1966–) | Founding member of theWikimedia Foundation | Resided inSt. Petersburg[316] |
| Roger L. Worsley (1937–) | Higher education administrator, president ofLaredo Community College and chancellor ofSouthern Arkansas University Tech[317] | Resident ofThe Villages in Sumter County since 2011[318] |
| Name | Notability | Connection to Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Alia Atkinson (1988–) | Competitiveswimmer;2004,2008,2012,2016 and2020 Olympian | Born inJamaica, partly raised in and lives inPembroke Pines[319] |
| Camila Cabello (1997–) | Singer and former member ofFifth Harmony | Born inCuba and raised in Miami[citation needed] |
| Mark Consuelos (1970–) | Television actor and husband ofKelly Ripa | Born inSpain and lived in Tampa[320] |
| Gloria Estefan (1957–) | Grammy Award-winning singer | Born in Cuba and raised in Miami[citation needed] |
| José Fernandez (1992–2016) | Professional baseball pitcher | Born in Cuba and later moved to Tampa |
| Don Francisco (1940–) | Popular television personality fromTelemundo | Born inChile and lives in Miami |
| Enrique Iglesias (1975–) | Pop singer-songwriter and son of Spanish music legendJulio Iglesias | Born in Spain and raised in Miami[citation needed] |
| Mark Meadows (1959–) | U.S. representative fromNorth Carolina (2013–2020) and White House Chief of Staff (2020–2021) | Born inFrance and raised inBrandon |
| Tim Tebow (1987–) | Professional baseball outfielder and former football quarterback | Born in thePhilippines and raised inJacksonville[321] |
| Malu Trevejo (2002–) | Singer | Born in Cuba and moved to Miami at age 13[322] |
| Carlos Valdés (1989–) | Actor and singer known for his role asCisco Ramon in the television seriesThe Flash | Born inColombia and raised in Miami |
