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THE HISTORY OF THE EMERALD COAST

Stories and people who have shaped the Emerald Coast for more than 1,000 years! Learn more about the past in Okaloosa, Walton, Crestview, Destin, Niceville, South Walton, Fort Walton Beach, DeFuniak Springs, and the waters of The Gulf.

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Risks for Republicans, AI info, and personal power: Voting expert talks midterms 2026

From Florida’s governor’s race to local tax referendums, the Nov. 3 midterm election will shape decisions affecting communities across the Emerald Coast. Lonna Rae Atkeson, director of Florida State University’s LeRoy Collins Institute, discusses voter turnout, what drives election participation and how artificial intelligence could change the way voters research candidates.

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Explore the rich history of Okaloosa and Walton Counties’ people and places – from Crestview, Niceville, and Fort Walton to Freeport and Eglin AFB. We have the stories and documents to help you learn more about the Florida Panhandle’s hidden history!

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