Florida Gov. DeSantis issues executive order for new state anthem

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order, declaring a 1992 song as the state’s new official anthem.DeSantis unveiled the new order via X, revealing the new anthem to be “Seminole Wind” by Apopka native John Anderson.“I have also directed the (Florida Secretary of State) to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage,” DeSantis said. 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. In addition, I have tasked @FLDEPNews to work with the @SJRWMD to designate wildlife drive and trail system within Lake Apopka North Shore as the John Anderson Wildlife Drive and Trail System. Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) October 27, 2026 Per the order, Anderson grew up in Florida and graduated from Apopka High