Which state is the sunshine state?

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's nickname is the "Sunshine State", but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. Central Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, as it experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the country. read more