Ocala native ‘Miss Florida’ wins third runner-up in ‘Miss America’ pageant


“Miss Alabama” Abbie Stockard was crowned “Miss America” on Jan. 5. [Peyton Higgs]

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Posted January 7, 2025 | By Caroline Brauchler
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Ocala’s very own Casana Fink was honored Sunday as the third runner up of the “Miss America” competition, earning a finalist position representing the state of Florida and her hometown in Marion County. Fresh from winning the “Miss Florida” crown in July, Fink advanced to the national stage and placed fourth out of 52 delegates […]

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