The colonial governors of Florida governed Florida during its colonial period (before 1821). The first European known to arrive there was Juan Ponce de León in 1513, but the governorship did not begin until 1565, when Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St. Augustine and was declared Governor and Adelantado of Florida. This district was subordinated to the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Colonial administrators managed Florida during its colonial period (prior to 1821). Juan Ponce de León is considered the first European visitor in 1513, but the governorship started in 1565 with Pedro Menéndez de Avilés establishing St. Augustine and becoming Governor and Adelantado of Florida. This region was under the jurisdiction of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.