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Florida Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

4/15/2025

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Florida has made history by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a bold move signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This decision, echoing a Trump executive order, requires state agencies and schools to revise educational materials by July 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in regional identity.

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Story summary

Florida has made history by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a bold move signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This decision, echoing a Trump executive order, requires state agencies and schools to revise educational materials by July 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in regional identity.