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Jacqueline Cochran

A pilot who was born May 11, 1906 in DeFuniak Springs. She was an advocate for female aviators during WWII, led the Women's Air Force Service Pilots training program, and in 1953 was the first woman to breach the sound barrier.

William DeKova White

Born January 28, 1934 in Lakewood Florida, is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York / San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. He was an eight-time All Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, who earned a championship as a top contributor in the 1964 World Series.

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William Miller

After the war, Miller returned to his timber business and also established a farm. He eventually settled in Port Washington in Walton County, where he became the Justice of the Peace. Miller served two terms in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate.

Matt Gaetz

A member of the 118th Congress, is currently serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans’ affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles. His family has a residence in Walton County

Sean Dietrich

Nicknamed "Sean of the South", is an American writer of books and newspaper columns. His focus is on the Southern United States and its people. Dietrich was born in Missouri but after his father's suicide, when he was 12, he moved with his family to Walton County, Florida, at age 14.

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Governor Sidney Johnson Catts

(July 31, 1863 – March 9, 1936) was an American politician and anti-Catholic activist who served as the governor of Florida as a member of the Prohibition Party. After leaving office he became involved in criminal procedures due to his activities as governor and for business activities after leaving office. He was later acquitted, although he went bankrupt in the proce

Lance Clayton Richbourg

Richbourg was born in DeFuniak Springs in 1897. He graduated from Walton High School in DeFuniak Springs. The high school adopted the nickname of "Braves" because Richbourg was a member of the Boston Braves in 1926. Lance Clayton Richbourg (December 18, 1897 – September 10, 1975) was an American professional baseball player who was a Major League player for eight seasons be

Sammy Tindol Rachels III (born September 23, 1950) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour but found his greatest level of success on the Champions Tour.

Rachels was born, raised and lived his entire life in DeFuniak Springs. He attended Columbus College and won the 1971 NAIA championship. He turned professional in 1972.

Dexter Eugene McNabb (born July 9, 1969) is an American former college and professional football player who was a fullback in the NFL for three seasons during the 1990s. McNabb played college football for the University of Florida and thereafter, he played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Durell Peaden

Was born in Defuniak Springs. (August 24, 1945 – June 23, 2015) Durell was a Republican member of the Florida Senate, representing the 2nd District since November 5, 2002. He left office at the end of November 2, 2010 due to term limits. He was a sponsor of the Florida stand your ground law.