Fiction:
* Carl Hiaasen: Known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida, often poking fun at the state's quirks. ("Skinny Dip", "Bad Monkey", "Tourist Season")
* Randy Wayne White: The author of the Doc Ford series, featuring a marine biologist and adventurer living in the Florida Keys.
* Tim Dorsey: Known for his darkly humorous "Serge Storms" series, featuring a detective who solves crimes in the Sunshine State.
* James W. Hall: Author of the "Thorn" series, featuring a detective in the Florida Keys.
* James Lee Burke: Although primarily known for his "Dave Robicheaux" series set in Louisiana, Burke has a strong connection to Florida, where he was born and where some of his books are set.
* Michael Connelly: While not exclusively a Florida author, Connelly has set several of his "Harry Bosch" novels in the state.
Non-fiction:
* Ernest Hemingway: While best known for his time in Cuba, Hemingway spent significant time in Key West and drew inspiration from the area.
* Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Famous for her novel "The Yearling", which is set in rural Florida.
* Pat Conroy: Although his most famous works are set in South Carolina, Conroy spent time in Florida and wrote about the state in his books.
* John D. MacDonald: Author of the "Travis McGee" series, featuring a private investigator who travels around Florida.
Authors associated with specific cities:
* Key West: Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Jimmy Buffett
* Miami: Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, Dave Barry
* Orlando: Ann Patchett,
* Tampa: Stephen King (he lived in Tampa for a brief time and used it as the setting for his novel "The Running Man")
Keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list. Florida has a vibrant literary scene, and many other talented authors have found inspiration in the state.