Governor DeSantis names Apopka native John Anderson’s ‘Seminole Wind’ Florida’s official anthem

2017 CMA Music Festival - Day 3 NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Musician John Anderson performs onstage during day 3 of the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

By Obie, Chloe & Slater

October 28, 2026 at 6:05 am CDT

Governor, Ron DeSantis signed an executive order designating Apopka’s own, John Anderson’s hit song “Seminole Wind” as the official state anthem of Florida!

Read Governor DeSantis’ full statement below:

Today I issued an Executive Order designating “Seminole Wind” by John Anderson as the official anthem of Florida.

I have also directed the @FLSecofState to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage.

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— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) October 27, 2026