DeSantis referred to the "free state of Florida" in his second inaugural address in January 2023, after he shellacked Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 19 points, and it became a favorite ...

And William Sewell, a veteran from Parkland, agreed: "Free state of Florida. I think it's good." So does Florida Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nuñez, who posted a sign on her X account.

You are now entering, or leaving the 'Free State of Florida." Here's what that means, ... Since 1949, visitors to Florida have been greeted with information, maps, brochures, ...

Where often freedom is just another word — kind of like irony — and drivers leaving the state now see signs that say: “Hurry Back to the Free State of Florida.” [email protected] ...

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Florida State Parks is offering free admission. There are five exceptions. See the list. ... Use interactive map to find a park in a specific area ...

The Florida Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that the phrase the “Free State of Florida” has been placed on all welcome signs on major state roadways. This sign sits along ...

Florida spent $60,000 on new highway welcome signs that feature a campaign slogan used by Gov. Ron DeSantis in speeches and on merchandise. Signs welcoming visitors to “The Free State of Florida ...

Florida's "Welcome to the Free State" slogan is an expensive gimmick that doesn't reflect the actual assault on freedoms in the Sunshine State.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The nation’s largest swing state is — for now, at least — turning into one of its most unseen. Florida has historically been held up as a massively important state for ...

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — “The Free State of Florida:” That’s the new motto visitors traveling in and out of Florida will now read on the state’s welcome and farewell signage.

Another driver from New Jersey who is in the process of moving to Florida said the new signs are “excellent.” “I’m from the non-free state of New Jersey, so … I support that wholeheartedly,” Lance ...

DeSantis has frequently referred to the Sunshine State as the "Free State of Florida," saying it is the freest state in the U.S. However, opponents have questioned that nickname, especially since ...