Florida's climate means flea and tick season runs longer here than in most of the country. In practice, it's closer to year-round than the "spring through fall" window pet owners in cooler states plan around. That makes consistent, scheduled prevention more useful than reactive treatment after you spot a problem.
If you're not currently on a year-round preventive, this is a reasonable time to ask your vet which option fits your pet. Oral, topical, and collar options all work differently, and the right one depends on your pet's lifestyle (a dog that swims often, for example, needs a different approach than one that doesn't). Several full-service vet clinics on our board, including Bay Animal Hospital and Breeze Animal Hospital, can talk through options at a routine visit rather than requiring a separate appointment.
Outdoors, keeping grass trimmed and leaf litter cleared reduces the tick habitat directly around your home. It's a small, unglamorous step, but it makes a real difference alongside whatever preventive your pet is on.