With bushcraft clothing you want it to be fast drying, not weigh you down, and to be tough 'cause you do a lot of sitting, kneeling and hauling wood around.
In colder climates wool is good because it stays warm when damp, doesn't melt with campfire sparks and smells better in the long term if you have to keep wearing it without washing.
They type of fiber is only part of the deal, the weight of the cloth and how it is woven makes a huge difference.
In Florida I would seriously think of wearing long trousers for bush walking. They give better protection from ticks, other biting bugs, and poison ivy than shorts do. The same can go for the shirt, depends on where you are.
Cotton is good in hot weather, but some types of synthetic are designed for hot, humid weather too.
For local knowledge, have a search around on the net for articles about Florida hunting, fishing, hiking and such. They are all different from bushcraft, but not that different, and it can be useful to have the different points of view. Dry season makes the everglades look a lot like a desert, don't know if that is normal or not.
