Arts and Entertainment:
- Bob Marley: Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who popularized reggae worldwide.
- Fannie Flagg: American actress, comedienne, and author of best-selling novels like "Fried Green Tomatoes" and "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man."
- Tom Petty: American singer, songwriter, musician, and member of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
- Nathan Fielder: Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his popular series "Nathan for You."
Business and Economics:
- Bernard Marshall: American businessman and former CEO of the Bank of America.
- Sid W. Richardson: American oilman, rancher, and philanthropist.
- William H. "Bill" Gates: American businessman, co-founder of Microsoft, and philanthropist.
- Richard T. "Rick" Scott: American businessman and politician, former Governor of Florida.
Government and Politics:
- Marco Rubio: American politician and U.S. Senator from Florida.
- Ron DeSantis: American politician and current Governor of Florida.
- Claudette Christian: American politician and the first woman elected to the Florida State Senate.
- Benjamin S. Rosenthal: American politician and U.S. Congressman from New York.
Science and Technology:
- Steven Weinberg: American physicist and Nobel laureate in physics for his work on subatomic particles.
- Michael Brown: American physician, scientist, and NASA astronaut.
- Richard E. "Rick" Smalley: American chemist and Nobel laureate in chemistry for his work on fullerenes.
- Eric Scerri: American chemist, philosopher, and author known for his work in the history of chemistry and the philosophy of science.
Sports:
- Tim Tebow: American football player, Heisman Trophy winner, and former player for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets.
- Emmitt Smith: American football player, NFL rushing leader, and former Dallas Cowboys player.
- Abby Wambach: American soccer player, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and former member of the U.S. women's national soccer team.
- Chris Evert: American tennis player, former world number one, and winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles.
Additional Notable Alumni:
- Ben Kweller: American singer, songwriter, and musician.
- Dave Barry: American humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist.
- Ron Howard: American actor, director, and producer, known for his roles in "Happy Days" and "Apollo 13."
- James A. Michener: American author of historical fiction, known for novels such as "Tales of the South Pacific" and "Hawaii."