Miss USA and Miss America are often confused — but the pageants are quite different. Women aged 18 to 28 can compete in Miss America. All women 18 and over can now compete at Miss USA.

She graduated from Ribault High School and the University of Florida. Now, Paris Richardson will represent the state at the ...

Miss USA and Miss America are often confused — but the pageants are quite different. Women aged 18 to 28 can compete in Miss America. All women 18 and over can now compete at Miss USA.

Miss Florida, who just earned her master's in health administration, was a former cheerleader at this major state program.

Wrenn and Ferm spoke with ABC Columbia's Austin Page and explained what they're most looking forward to in the days to come.

Miss America vs Miss USA. Miss USA, on the other hand, traces its roots to a former Miss America sponsor, Catalina Swimsuits, which founded both Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1952.

Maria Derisavi was announced as Miss Maryland 2025, making her the first Iranian American woman and St. Mary’s County resident to win the title.