Florida Governor Ron DeSantis JUST IN: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett & 4 Other Florida Icons Tallahassee, Fla. — August 20, 2025 Governor Ron DeSantis today honored five legendary Floridians with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom , the state’s highest civilian award. The recipients— Jimmy Buffett, Bob Graham, Buddy MacKay, Lincoln Díaz-Balart, and John Thrasher —were recognized posthumously for their lifelong contributions to Florida’s culture, politics, and public service. “I’m proud to recognize the legacies of these great Floridians,” Governor DeSantis said. “Our state is better for their contributions, and we’re proud they called Florida home. They have each earned the honor of being awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom.” The award, created in 2020, celebrates individuals who have made “especially meritorious contributions” to the state of Florida and its citizens. Honorees and Their Legacies Jimmy Buffett (1946–2023): Beloved singer-song...
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