In early 1914 during the Mexican Revolution, the United States intervened in the fighting and occupied Veracruz. "Florida" and her sister were the first capital ships to arrive in Veracruz, on 16 February. These two ships and landed a total contingent of over a thousand Marines and bluejackets to begin the occupation of the city on 21 April. Over the next three days, the Marines battled Mexican defenders in the city and suffered ninety-four casualties (19 dead), while killing hundreds of Mexicans in return. Twenty-five men from "Florida"s crew won the Medal of Honor for their actions during the battle. In July, "Florida" departed Mexican waters to return to normal fleet operations, and in October, she was reassigned to the 2nd Battleship Division.