List of Famous people born in Florida, United States of America
Rick Wilson
Frederick George "Rick" Wilson is an American political strategist, media consultant, and author based in Florida. A former member of the Republican Party, he has produced televised political commercials for governors, U.S. Senate candidates, Super PACs, and corporations.
Ali Tamposi
Alexandra Tamposi is an American songwriter from West Palm Beach, Florida. She is best known for co-writing Kelly Clarkson's song, "Stronger ," 5 Seconds of Summer's song "Youngblood", DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You" featuring Justin Bieber, and Camila Cabello’s "Havana" featuring Young Thug, and Cabello's "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes.
Quinn Hughes
Quintin Hughes is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hughes was drafted 7th overall by the Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to the draft, he was considered a top prospect player.
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and a member of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft after playing college football for the University of Memphis. He is currently the athletic director of the University of Fort Lauderdale, a Christian college with HBCU roots.
Race Imboden
Race Imboden is an American foil fencer and menswear fashion model. A team titlist and medalist at several international competitions: the 2016 Summer Olympics where his event team brought home a Bronze Medal, the 2013 World Fencing Championships where they brought home a team silver medal, brought home the title of the 2014–15 Fencing World Cup, and the 2017 World Fencing Championships with a team silver medal.
Lionel Tate
Lionel Alexander Tate is the youngest American citizen ever sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. In January 2001, when Tate was 13, he was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1999 battering death of six-year-old Tiffany Eunick in Broward County, Florida.
Dewan Hernandez
Dewan Antonio Hernandez is an American professional basketball for the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes.
Nick Gordon
Nicholas Chad Gordon is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Twins in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.
Gary Rossington
Gary Robert Rossington is an American musician, best known as a founding member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, in which he plays lead and rhythm guitar.
Quinton Flowers
Quinton Lenard Flowers is an American football quarterback who is signed with Fan Controlled Football. He played college football at South Florida.