It sounds like either bike fit issues or Florida is too damn hot issues and the bike fit issues won't be solved by gloves and the Florida is too damn hot is going to be exacerbated by gloves but they are I think a bit of necessary evil in that situation because they protect your hands in case you fall however maybe spraying them with water would help for evaporative cooling or put them in the freezer overnight (dry of course) and that could help keep them cool for a little bit.
Assuming it is a fit issue I would see a fitter and have them help you out. Look for a dynamic fitter such as those using Retül...that could change your life. If you are riding infrequently I would follow
50PlusCycling s advice and ride more and try the gloves for longer periods. Nothing really feels perfect out of the box generally and your body has to get used to it at least a little and with cycling it is such a different position from normal life that your body needs time to adapt.
Honk y is such a hilarious phrase and the Tonks that accompany them have been host to some excellent country music (and I am sure plenty of the bad stuff of which there is a ton)