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in 1915, Okaloosa County was founded by the Florida Legislature. The name comes from a steamboat that brought passenge...
06/13/2026

in 1915, Okaloosa County was founded by the Florida Legislature. The name comes from a steamboat that brought passengers up and down the Blackwater River from Milton to Pensacola. The word Okaloosa is a Choctaw word meaning ‘black water’.
Photo Credit: (River) Overton, Robert M. View of people canoeing at the Blackwater River State Park - Okaloosa County, Florida. 20th century. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners
Florida State Parks

Update: The second qualifying period for 2026 has closed for the following offices: Governor, Attorney General, Chief Fi...
06/12/2026

Update: The second qualifying period for 2026 has closed for the following offices: Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Agriculture Commissioner, United States Representative, State Senator (even districts) and State Representative.

Please visit our candidate and races database for candidate qualifying status https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/candidates/

The Four Freedoms Monument honors Madison County native Captain Colin Kelly, Jr., an Army Air Corps hero killed in World...
06/12/2026

The Four Freedoms Monument honors Madison County native Captain Colin Kelly, Jr., an Army Air Corps hero killed in World War II and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. The monument, dedicated in June 1944, is named for President Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 call for freedom of speech, worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. It remains part of Florida’s WWII Memorial Historical Sites Program. Learn more at: https://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/explore/exhibits/permanent-exhibits/world-war-ii/historical-sites/northcentral-listing/four-freedoms-monument/
Photo caption: Men viewing the Four Freedoms Monument - Madison, Florida. 1947-10. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.

On June 11, 1953, the Florida State Legislature designated the Sabal Palm as the State Tree. Sabal Palms have provided F...
06/11/2026

On June 11, 1953, the Florida State Legislature designated the Sabal Palm as the State Tree. Sabal Palms have provided Floridians with building materials, ingredients for food, and goods to create furniture, clothing, pocketbooks, and other everyday items. In 1970, the Legislature amended the state seal to include the Sabal Palm. To learn more about our State Tree, check out this link: https://dos.fl.gov/florida-facts/florida-state-symbols/state-tree/

America250FL

After opening the meeting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Chair of Americ...
06/09/2026

After opening the meeting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Chair of America250FL, introduced a resolution before the Florida Cabinet today to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
“America250FL honors Florida’s role as America’s 14th Colony, tracing our state’s rich history from its inception to its current position as a global and national leader.” Celebrate with us at https://america250fl.com/.

The founding of TallahasseeIn June 1823, Florida’s territorial council authorized Governor William P. Duval to select th...
06/09/2026

The founding of Tallahassee
In June 1823, Florida’s territorial council authorized Governor William P. Duval to select the site for the fledging territory’s capital. Two commissioners, one traveling from St. Augustine and one from Pensacola, met at the confluence of the St. Marks and Wakulla rivers. They trekked 20 miles north, arriving at a Native American settlement they deemed a suitable location. The territorial government approved the site and adopted the Muscogee name of “Tallahassee” for the new capital city. More information: https://markers.flheritage.com/home/details/1258

Florida Division of Historical Resources
Cascades Park
City of Tallahassee, FL - Government

Considered one of America’s most acclaimed architects, Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867. Florida is home to t...
06/08/2026

Considered one of America’s most acclaimed architects, Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867. Florida is home to the world’s largest single‑site collection of his work—the “Child of the Sun” campus at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Wright is seen here inspecting construction on its oldest and most iconic structure, the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel.
Explore the photo on Florida Memory: http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/329938
State Archives of Florida

The Florida Department of State joined VISIT FLORIDA at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW travel trade show in Fort Lau...
06/07/2026

The Florida Department of State joined VISIT FLORIDA at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW travel trade show in Fort Lauderdale last month to share why our state is remarkable! Museum of Florida History staff built and curated an exhibit showing our unique history and what Florida is doing to celebrate the state’s role in America’s Revolution! Learn more about Florida history and America250FL here: https://america250fl.com/

On D‑Day, we honor the bravery of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. This F...
06/06/2026

On D‑Day, we honor the bravery of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. This Florida Memory photograph shows soldiers training at Camp Gordon Johnston, in Franklin County, where thousands prepared for amphibious assaults like those carried out on D‑Day.
Explore more about Florida’s role in World War II: https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/wwii/photos/

State Archives of Florida America250FL

In June 1823, Florida’s Territorial Legislative Council established Gadsden County, honoring James Gadsden—a trusted mil...
06/05/2026

In June 1823, Florida’s Territorial Legislative Council established Gadsden County, honoring James Gadsden—a trusted military aide under General Andrew Jackson, and at that time, a prominent Florida planter. Originally, Gadsden County encompassed the territory now known as Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Liberty, Gadsden, and part of Franklin counties. For more information: https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/323138
Photo Credit: Scott, R. H. Map of Gadsden County, 1914. 1914. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

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