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Florida Lawmakers Propose Renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

3/13/2025

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Florida lawmakers are pushing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," following President Trump's Executive Order 14172. This significant change would affect 52 state statutes and educational materials. While supporters celebrate the move as a patriotic gesture, critics argue it diverts attention from more urgent concerns facing the state.

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Florida lawmakers are pushing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," following President Trump's Executive Order 14172. This significant change would affect 52 state statutes and educational materials. While supporters celebrate the move as a patriotic gesture, critics argue it diverts attention from more urgent concerns facing the state.