Jacksonville native Paris Richardson may have competed as Miss Gainesville, but her heart — and roots — are all in Duval. Now, she’s Miss Florida 2025.
On June 28, after three nights of dazzling performances, thoughtful interviews, and inspiring community impact presentations, Ricardson was crowned Miss Florida 2025 at the 2025 Miss Florida Scholarship Competition at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
The proud 2020 Jean Ribault High School alum made history by bringing the Miss Florida crown back to Gainesville for the first time in more than 70 years. She’s only the second Miss Gainesville to win the title, and the first since Marcia Crane earned the title in 1952…