Former slave, Northwest Florida pioneer to be honored at dedication ceremony in Shalimar

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 13, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Augustus "Gus" Tart, a former slave who became an early pioneer of Northwest Florida, will be honored at a dedication ceremony in Shalimar. According to a news release, the event is set for Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 [...]