Jackie Siegel opens 2026 Mrs. Florida America season after David Siegel’s death

Jackie Siegel led the 2026 Mrs. Florida America Pageant in Orlando for the first time without her husband, David Siegel, marking a new chapter for the organization. Abigail Eberhart won Mrs. Florida America 2026 and will represent Florida at the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas later this summer.

Why it matters: - The 2026 Mrs. Florida America season is now tied to a leadership transition after the death of David Siegel, who helped support the organization for years. - The pageant continues to spotlight women using community platforms for service, advocacy and public impact. - Victoria’s Voice Foundation, which Jackie Siegel leads, remains part of that broader mission through its work on substance abuse and opioid prevention.

What happened: - Jackie Siegel led the 2026 Mrs. Florida America Pageant in Orlando. - The season marked the first time in decades that Jackie Siegel ran the organization without David Siegel by her side. - Abigail Eberhart of Florida’s Paradise Coast was crowned Mrs. Florida America 2026. - Eberhart will represent Florida at the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas later this summer. - Dominique Tregunno of Fort Myers was named Mrs. Florida American 2026. - Chelsee Delgado of Melbourne was crowned Miss Florida for America Strong 2026.

The details: - David Siegel was the founder of Westgate Resorts and a longtime supporter of the Mrs. America organization. - Jackie Siegel said this year was “more than a pageant” and described it as a celebration of resilience, service and purpose. - Eberhart is a Georgetown University graduate, a public information officer for the Town of Fort Myers Beach and a nationally certified water safety instructor with the American Red Cross. - Eberhart’s platform focuses on drowning prevention and expanding access to swim instruction for children and families. - Eberhart said water safety education saves lives and that the title is both an honor and a responsibility. - Tregunno’s advocacy centers on childhood vision issues and support for organizations that provide resources, screenings and family assistance. - Tregunno’s work is shaped by her own experience with early intervention and community support programs. - Delgado is a Florida-based advocate, speaker, mental fitness coach and community leader. - Delgado works with nonprofits, youth programs and community organizations across Florida and beyond. - Delgado is a mother, grandmother and former small-town Ohio native.

Between the lines: - Jackie Siegel is using the pageant platform to extend the legacy of both David Siegel and Victoria Siegel through service-focused causes. - The titleholders reflect a pageant strategy that emphasizes civic leadership, not just competition. - The mix of water safety, childhood eye health and resilience-based advocacy gives the organization a broad public-service profile. - The pageant also keeps Florida titleholders connected to the national Mrs. America competition, which gives local causes a larger stage.

What's next: - Eberhart will prepare to compete at the nationally televised Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas against titleholders from across the country. - Eberhart is expected to continue promoting drowning prevention and swim-access efforts as she moves through the national competition. - The Florida titleholders will use their roles to advance causes and community outreach over the coming year.

The bottom line: - Jackie Siegel’s first solo season at the helm of Mrs. Florida America keeps the pageant focused on service while ushering in a new chapter after a major personal loss. - Eberhart now carries Florida’s hopes into the national Mrs. America competition.