Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845.

Civic life here is shaped by movement: migration, tourism, hurricanes, retirement, ports, agriculture, aerospace, military communities, wetlands, coastal development, and large metropolitan regions all affect public priorities. A policy choice about insurance, schools, water, emergency management, housing, or transportation can look different in the Panhandle, Central Florida, South Florida, or the Keys. Below, find Florida’s federal representatives, state government contacts, and the official sources worth bookmarking.