I wonder if you have found a nest of yellow jackets? They are a type of wasp and live in the ground. The fact that you were stung around the ankles and legs tells me that they may have come from a hole in the ground. They capture lots of insects to feed to their young so they are good bugs but are aggressive and very territorial.
Our yellow jackets in PA are very cranky and aggressive this time of year because they die in the cold and just the queen overwinters but I guess that does not happen in Florida.
I would suggest standing quietly near the area where you were stung and watching to see if you see wasps flying towards one particular area. This should show you where the nest is.
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