List of speakers of the Florida House of Representatives

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Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Official Portrait of Daniel Perez.jpg
Incumbent
Daniel Perez
since November 19, 2024 (2024-11-19)
Style The Honorable
AppointerElected by the Florida House of Representatives
Inaugural holder Hugh Archer

The speaker is the presiding member of the Florida House of Representatives. The Speaker and his staff provide direction and coordination to employees throughout the House and serve the members in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities. The current Speaker is Daniel Perez who has held the position since November 19, 2024.

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