Florida State Information

Thanks for visiting the Florida information page! If you're looking for information about Florida, you've come to the right place. Here you will find information about Florida's history, facts, trivia and tips for scenic road trips. If you are considering moving to Florida you might be interested in our tips to help you get started, including a moving checklist and information about Florida home and auto insurance.

Little Bit of History

The state of Florida encompasses 65,795 square miles and is ranked twenty-second in the nation's total area. It was the 27th state to enter the union on March 3, 1845. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second journey to the New World.

Essentials

Motto -

In God We Trust

Capital - 

Tallahassee

Time Zone - 

Central & Eastern

Demonym - 

Floridian

Quarter

Introduced - 2004

Song

Florida, My Florida

Land of my birth, bright sunkissed land,
Florida, my Florida.

Laded by the Gulf and Ocean grand, Florida, my Florida.

Did You Know?

• Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
• Neil Smith and his brother of Montverde developed the first Snapper riding lawn mower.
• Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially for rollerbladers.
• Key Largo is known as the Dive Capital of the World.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking about moving to Florida? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Florida
Visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Florida. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track.
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Florida or moving within Florida, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Florida?
Get an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Florida State Tourism site.

Click on the links below for more information specific to Florida:

• Florida State Catastrophe Information
• Florida Auto Insurance Coverages

Click on the state listed below for information from other states.
Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee