* Prehistoric Times: Humans inhabited North and South America long before European exploration. The exact timeline of their arrival is debated, but it is likely that native people were present in Florida thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
* No Records: There are no written records from that period of time to confirm who was the first to arrive.
* Multiple Groups: It is likely that different indigenous groups migrated to Florida over time, making it hard to pinpoint the "first" person.
However, we can say with certainty:
* Native Americans were the first inhabitants of Florida long before European exploration.
Let me know if you'd like to learn more about the history of Florida's indigenous peoples!