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FLORIDA (WKRG) — You’ve probably heard of a state flag or even a state bird, but what about a state motto? That’s right, every state has an official state motto, according to Statesymbolusa.org.
I suppose it’s fairly well known that Arizona’s official nickname is the Grand Canyon State. Did you know our state has ...
A Florida House Democrat has introduced a bill aimed at expanding the display of the national motto, "In God We Trust," in public schools across the state. Rep. Kimberly Daniels, D-Jacksonville ...
The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Welcome to Florida Sign - the Sunshine State Getty Images/iStockphoto ...
In Florida, the motto "In God We Trust" holds a special place. It was officially adopted as the state motto in 2006, replacing the earlier phrase, "In God Is Our Trust." This change was part of a ...
State Rep. Jim Mooney (R-Islamorada) filed a bill last week aiming to make the American flamingo Florida’s official state bird and the native Florida scrub-jay the official state songbird.
Most people in and out of the state (who weren't trivia buffs) would probably be surprised to find out the flamingo wasn't Florida's official state bird. It certainly seems like it.
A mockingbird sits on a branch on January 31, 2024, in Kodak, Tennessee. An American flamingo is seen on July 15, 2016, in Miami. Florida state Representative James Vernon "Jim" Mooney has filed a ...
Florida spent $60,000 on new highway welcome signs that feature a campaign slogan used by Gov. Ron DeSantis in speeches and on merchandise. Signs welcoming visitors to “The Free State of Florida ...