History of the Emerald Coast: gruesome guerilla warfare in the Panhandle
On a humid April day in 1837, a Creek man walked into the tiny settlement of Lumbertown to trade for ammunition. He didn’t know he was walking into a powder keg. What began as a wary exchange ended in a roadside slaughter—sparking a brutal, “eye-for-an-eye” bush war that would terrorize the Florida Panhandle for decades. This is the forgotten story of the Creek Indian Crisis, a conflict of scalpings, famine, and ethnic cleansing that redefined the Emerald Coast.
Fort Walton Beach Announces Opening of New Museum Store at Indian Temple Mound Museum
The Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach will open a new museum store on November 1 as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation, offering visitors unique items and artwork while increasing exhibit space.
New Recycling Deal Could Cost Niceville More or Less – Depending on Residents
In a recent city council meeting in Niceville, various topics were discussed and approved, ranging from a new recycling agreement with Waste Management to police statistics, upcoming events like the Veterans Day parade, installation of a historical marker, and proclamations recognizing Military Appreciation Month, Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week, and acknowledgment from the State Legislature.”
Heritage Museum Celebrates Day In The Park and Restored Exhibit
A 5k, a race, music and the unveiling of a restored artifact made the 48th Day in the park a winner for the Heritage Museum
