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Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Florida honors Country singer John Anderson, names 'Seminole Wind' as state anthem

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Florida has a new official anthem: "Seminole Wind" by the late John Anderson. The Apopka, Florida-born country singer and songwriter – and County Music Hall of Famer – died last week in Tennessee at the age of 71. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared the new anthem on Tuesday via an executive order.

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  1. WFLA

    'Seminole Wind' declared Florida's official anthem, DeSantis orders (opens WFLA)

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    Florida has a new official anthem, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  2. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida honors Country singer John Anderson, names 'Seminole Wind' as state anthem (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    Florida has a new official anthem: "Seminole Wind" by the late John Anderson. The Apopka, Florida-born country singer and songwriter – and County Music Hall of Famer – died last week in Tennessee at the age of 71. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared the new anthem on Tuesday via an executive order.

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