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Since its creation in 1935, Miss Florida USA has been an event of great prestige. The beauty pageant will be held this Sunday, July 7 and promises to be an event full of joy, excitement, memorable moments, both for the contestants and the spectators. And, above all, it promises a lot of glitter. Before that, we share where and what time to watch the pageant.
This year’s winner will receive the official crown and sash, a Miss USA pageant evening gown and a scholarship to the LEAP conference. The Miss Florida pageant is known for selecting Florida’s representative to the Miss America pageant, where the state has won the crown twice.
The number of participants varies annually and is limited by the capacity of the hotel and host theater. Contestants are chosen based on their area of representation, responses to the application questionnaire and eligibility. In 2024 there are 37 candidates for the state crown who will seek one more title for the at the awards ceremony to be held at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.
What time is the 2024 Miss Florida USA today?
The contest Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen 2024 will be held two days and begins preliminaries on Saturday July 6 at 16:00 ET and finals on July 7 at 16:00 ET.
Where to see 2024 Miss Florida USA today?
To see all the action of the Miss Florida 2024 pageant, watch the online webcast on watchmissamerica.com and enjoy the spectacular event.
Complete list of 2024 Miss Florida USA candidates
- Miss Apopka Reilly Cardella
- Miss Broward County Emily Scapecchi
- Miss Central Florida Heather Sterchele
- Miss City Beautiful Tori Leto
- Miss First Coast Jecelyn Torres
- Miss Florida Citrus Alana Scheuerer
- Miss Florida Everglades Takiyah Belfort
- Miss Florida Sunshine Taylor Leidel
- Miss Freedom Kylie Beck
- Miss Ft. Lauderdale Victoria Hummel
- Miss Gainesville Halle Burton
- Miss Georgefest Caroline Schapansky
- Miss Golden Glades Kaysha Florvil
- Miss Heart of Florida Ainsleigh Mahan
- Miss Homestead Monise Marie Harris
- Miss Homestead Monise Marie Harris
- Miss Lakelan Megan Price
- Miss Manatee County Juliana Fray
- Miss Miami Annie McGrath
- Miss Miami Beach Ellee Kennedy
- Miss Miami Gardens Autumn Williams
- Miss North Florida Bailee Perdue
- Miss Northeast Florida Paris Richardson
- Miss Ocala Tia Unsell
- Miss Orange Blossom Ryleigh Taylor
- Miss Orlando Amber Boykin
- Miss Palm Beach County Sophia Coffey
- Miss Polk County Payton Barrington
- Miss River City Maci Miotto
- Miss South Florida Dominga Murray
- Miss South Florida Fair Hannah Micheals
- Miss St. Augustine Emma Manthos
- Miss Swan City Ashley Klement
- Miss Tampa Casana Fink
- Miss University of Florida Angelina Eidson
- Miss Winter Haven Alexandra dr Roos
- Miss Winter Park Lindsey Franxman
What is the judging criteria for the 2024 Miss Florida USA?
The road to Miss USA starts with the coveted Miss Florida USA title! But how do you impress the judges? Here’s a breakdown of the key criteria:
- 50% Interview: During a private three-minute conversation, the Selection Committee will assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and overall presence. They have to be prepared to discuss topics like family, education, passions, community involvement, and goals.
- 25% Physical Fitness: Here, the focus is on overall health and well-being, not just physical appearance. The judges want to see the candidates carry themselves with poise and demonstrate a dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
- 25% Evening Gown: This segment showcases the candidates stage presence, confidence, elegance, and sense of style. They will have to choose a gown that reflects their personality and allow them to move gracefully with confidence.
Who was the winner of last year’s Miss Florida USA?
Juliette Ashley Valley of Plantation, Florida, earned the title in 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. The model represented the state at the 2024 Miss America pageant and made history as the first contestant to give a bilingual answer during the question segment on stage and securing the 10th place.
