Press release from Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala Scholarship Competition
LAKELAND, Fla. – Paris Richardson, a recently graduated UF student, has been crowned Miss Florida 2025 at the annual Miss Florida competition held in Lakeland on June 28. Representing the title of Miss Gainesville, Richardson competed against 37 other outstanding young women from across the state and emerged victorious, earning the opportunity to represent Florida at the annual Miss AmericaCompetition this September in Orlando.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Richardson impressed judges and audiences alike with her acrobatic dance talent, compelling community service initiative, “C.R.O.W.N. of Health,” and thoughtful responses during the interview portion…