Food

Strawberry Shortcake becomes the official dessert of Florida

On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1006, designating the Strawberry Shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping as the official state dessert. The official designation is a tribute to Florida strawberry farmers who produce 75 percent of the winter strawberry crop in the United States. The Governor signed the bill into law at the Florida Strawberry Festival, […]

Jared Williams

On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1006, designating the Strawberry Shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping as the official state dessert.

The official designation is a tribute to Florida strawberry farmers who produce 75 percent of the winter strawberry crop in the United States.

The Governor signed the bill into law at the Florida Strawberry Festival, held every year in Plant City, Florida. Approximately 200,000 strawberry shortcakes are served at the Florida Strawberry Festival every year.

“Signing this bill at the Strawberry Festival is one way that we are supporting our Florida strawberry farmers and is a tribute to the more than 10,000 acres of strawberries that are grown in the greater Plant City area,” said DeSantis.

Local news sent to your inbox 🤝

Thousands of locals read our newsletter every morning! It’s FREE and makes sure that you never miss important local updates.

“As a fifth generation Floridian and a native of Plant City, I am delighted and proud that our Governor and the Legislature are making Strawberry Shortcake the official state dessert,” said Attorney General Ashley Moody. “I hope everyone tries a bite of Strawberry Shortcake in celebration.”

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

From The State, Weather

DeSantis declares State of Emergency as rare snowfall heads for Northwest Florida

From The State, Politics

DeSantis says Chief of Staff James Uthmeier will be Florida’s next attorney general

From The State

DeSantis sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April 1st

School

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday to begin July 29

Bill Denis commented on Fort Walton Beach approves agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ design funding

“Like it or not but Fort Walton Beach is dying, it's becoming just like Navarre but with some big box stores and no growth. All the shopping is in Walton...”

Respond

s commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“There's many examples of cities doing this and being later forced to later take them out. Essentially you have a constitutional right to face your accuser. Automated citations mean no...”

Steven Lathi commented on Destin approves $1.2M project to resurface 11 city streets

“Kell- Aire Dr. Could definitely use some new lines on the street. TY”

Walter Swann commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“11 mph is 50 percent of the typical school limit of 20 mph. Seems lax with most drivers cruising through school zones at 30 mph.”

C P commented on Fort Walton Beach approves agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ design funding

“I hope P Johnson gets to visit here so I can tell him to his face to keep his mouth shut about my town”

Clayton Allison commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“So an unknown third party, will have access to very clear images of all our kids?”

Dennis Sather commented on Fort Walton Beach approves agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ design funding

“That's a good solution!”

Stopthepolicebullcrap commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“Automated speeding cameras to issue tickets should be illegal. The only people who benefit are the people collecting the money. The citizens of Fort Walton Beach need to vote those...”

HWW commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“Traffic enforcement in FWB is nonexistent and needs to become a priority. For example, almost every day I turn off highway 98 into the Veteran’s Park parking lot. My wife...”

Trish C. commented on Fort Walton Beach approves agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ design funding

“Elevating US98, like they did with US19 (N/S) is a much better idea than DESTROYING our historic downtown.”