Whether Florida's interpretation of 'essential element' is contrary to Apprendi v. New Jersey

QUESTION PRESENTED ; Whether, when determining if a defendant’s offense can be reclassified to the next highest degree, Florida’s interpretation of “essential element” as being only those elements contained in the definition of the crime itself is contrary to this Court's decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000)? ; .