Famous Floridians poll introduction, rules
Famous Floridians poll introduction, rules
Florida has a long history of attracting the rich, talented and famous, while producing some legends and icons itself. But which one is the most famous?
The USA TODAY Network-Florida is continuing its search for the most famous Floridian. Last week, we compiled and published a list of 150 famous Floridians: living, deceased, natives, and some who owned second or third homes here, as well as celebrities whose lives have impacted Florida culture. In the first round of polling, readers narrowed down their top 50 from that list.
It’s time to choose the top 25 most famous Floridians. Here’s where to vote and what the rules are, as well as some big names that have already been kicked out of the poll.
See rules for ‘Famous Floridians’ 2025 poll, second round of voting
Our staff-created list covered a wide range of people and is not limited to just native Floridians. This list included famous people who once lived here, own second or third homes, and even people whose careers are closely tied to the Sunshine State.
Readers have already dwindled the list of 150 to just 50 people, and we are entering our second round of voting. As of Sept. 2, the late, great Jimmy Buffett is in the lead as the most famous Floridian.
The rules are simple: Click the poll below and select your nominations for the top 25 most famous Floridians. After the results are in, we will issue our third poll to choose the top 10.
There will be five rounds of voting, culminating in a reader-voted “most famous Floridian” title for one of the people on the list.
POLL: Vote for who you think is the most famous Floridian below
To vote in the second round of our “Famous Floridians” poll, click the poll below and select your top 25 submissions for the most famous from the list of 50 and click the “vote” button.
See some of the top names eliminated in Round 1
Curious which celebrities have already been eliminated in the first poll? Here are just a few big names of the 100 that were kicked off in round one:
Soccer GOAT Lionel MessiRapper Flo RidaSupermodel Kate UptonFOX personality Sean HannityRapper DoechiiSinger MadonnaBoxer Mike TysonActress Sydney SweeneyAuthor Zora Neale HurstonPolitician Rick ScottActress Anya Taylor-Joy11-time World Surf League (WSL) champion from Cocoa Beach Kelly SlaterFox political pundit Sean Hannity”Love Island” host Ariana MadixTiktoker and soon-to-be “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Alix EarleWho did we miss? Take the survey
Since this is a list made by humans, there are many famous Floridians and people with ties to Florida that we missed.
Can you think of any? Submit your “snubs” with the survey below.
And may the most famous Floridian win!