Before you leave, make sure your vehicle is up to the task. A good service prior to any trip goes along way as to preventing mechanical breakdowns.
Tires should have acceptable tread. Florida rainstorms are particularly dramatic and good tires will help you through the storm.
The vehicle’s cooling system should be full and operating properly so as not to overheat the engine, which is easy to do in Florida heat.
Make sure your spare tire is inflated with the tools required to change a flat. Even if you don’t change the tire roadside service or a good Samaritan will need these to get you back on the road.
While driving, maintain your attention on the road. Distracted driving such as texting is illegal and dangerous.