How did the state of Florida get its nickname?

Official State Nickname of Florida. Florida's nickname is "The Sunshine State," adopted officially by Florida legislature in 1970. Another nickname for Florida is The Peninsula State. All State Nicknames. Florida is the fourth most-populated state in the country, and it's beaches draw thousands of tourists every year. read more

Florida is called the Sunshine State because of its subtropical to tropical climate and annual average of 230 days with sunshine. Florida's nickname of the Sunshine State was officially adopted by the Florida state legislature in 1970. read more