Florida has great public schools. Maybe it won’t be UF but there’s nothing wrong with an FAU, etc. or there are paths to transfer into UF. With $$, great schools like Stetson could be in your future. Why UF other than it’s the top ranked school in Florida? That doesn’t make a future - you do - so I hope it happens for you - but if not, you’ll have the ability to do just as well in life.
For Illinois, you can look at Southern Illinois and Bradley for private. Why Illinois? Is there a part of the state you are interested in?
NY - many private schools would love you and your money - check Hofstra, for example, but even some SUNY. Again, it’s a big state - what’s appealing about NY?
Missouri - Mizzou and others. Massachussets - will be some as well - Suffolk in Boston.
As for UCs, they are hefty price wise - do you want to spend upwards of $70K a year for UCs?
I guess I’d ask - why UF - because you say medium to large. Because if you’re seeking a big flagship, then Mizzou - but also Bama, Ms. State, Ole Miss, Arkansas might be others to look at. Closer to home a Coastal Carolina, etc.
Control what you can - keep forth on your path of great grades and other accomplishments - and you’ll have lots of options.
They may or may not be what you want on paper but what is the reason on paper you want UF - because you might be able to find the same thing at so many other places.
Good luck to you.