Good on you...my understanding is that Florida Cracker also refers to an architectural style that was popular in Florida back in the day. One of the distinct features is a sloped metal roof iirc. My aunt who moved to Florida after WW2 knew all these things, but she has since passed away.
“my understanding is that Florida Cracker also refers to an architectural style”
Maybe this:
https://www.pinterest.com/clairemccluskey/florida-cracker-house/