A new analysis places the Florida State Fair among the nation's top three based on search interest and social media.

The Sunshine State and the Peach State are both in the running for the fairest fair in the land. The Florida State Fair and the Georgia State Fair are in the running for Best State Fair in USA TODAY’s ...

Each February, we carry out the great public service that is taste-testing the weirdest food at the Florida State Fair. Why it matters: We can now say we've tried some of best state fair food in the ...

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