“Though pageant culture is declining … reality TV has supplanted [pageants] as an opportunity to be seen and compete, and for ...

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

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

Cue the lights, the glamour and the awards! The Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen competitions return to Lakeland as dozens of young women vie for trophies, bragging rights and money. Miss ...

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

She graduated from Ribault High School and the University of Florida. Now, Paris Richardson will represent the state at the Miss America pageant.

Competing as Miss Gainesville, Ribault High School alum and recent University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson took home the title of Miss Florida on Saturday.

Richardson was presented with her new crown from 2024 Miss Florida winner Casana Fink and was awarded a $20,000 scholarship for her win.