Florida executive order gives “Seminole Wind” a separate anthem designation
Governor Ron DeSantis’s October 27 Executive Order 26-222 designates John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as Florida’s Anthem, expressly separate from the State Anthem established in statute.
What the record says
The order directs the Department of State to update public materials and provide historic markers in Apopka honoring Anderson. It also directs environmental officials to designate the Lake Apopka North Shore wildlife drive and trail system in his name. The governor encourages the incoming Legislature to codify the song designation.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read the executive order for its exact directions and the distinction it makes between this designation and the statutory State Anthem.
Limits and what is not established
The order does not establish that the Legislature has codified the designation or that the directed markers, website updates or wildlife-drive designation have been completed.
Sources checked October 29, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida Executive Office of the Governor: original information