Miss Florida, who just earned her master's in health administration, was a former cheerleader at this major state program.

Paris Richardson, Miss Gainesville, was crowned Miss Florida 2025. Richardson, a University of Florida graduate, won a $20,000 scholarship and will compete in Miss America in September.

Audrey Kittila was crowned Miss Georgia 2025 after four consecutive years of competing. She also won $28,000 in scholarship money.