NWS issuing weather statements
The National Weather Service has started issuing various weather statements for the Fourth of July holiday. A flash flood warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday for Walton County. A flash flood...
View ArticleRainy weather cancels parades, Fourth events (UPDATED)
Concert in the Village The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Concert in the Village with David Seering, scheduled for July 3, has been canceled due to weather conditions. It will be held at 7 p.m. July...
View Article'Heed the warnings': Beach safety chief urges swimmers to be cautious during...
With the Fourth of July week off to a soggy start, Destin's beach safety chief urges beachgoers to be mindful of the Gulf's condition when, and if, the sun comes out. "It's not a good forecast for the...
View ArticleAll dogs go to Heaven — but this local dog goes to church (PHOTOS)
One Pawsome Pastor: Father Tom Guido of the Church of the Resurrection in Miramar Beach can always be found with a golden shadow right by his side, even when serving Mass. On my very first visit to...
View ArticleParasail operators say safety is key in wake of accident (GALLERY)
In the wake of Monday’s parasailing accident that left two teens in critical condition, attention has focused on the dangers of the popular tourist attraction. Two 17-year-old girls from Indiana were...
View ArticleDestin wrecks keep rescuers busy
A series of wrecks on Airport Road kept firefighters busy Wednesday afternoon. The first wreck occurred around 4 p.m. on the curve next to the airport, when the driver of an SUV drove through the...
View ArticleOfficials declare Local State of Emergency in Walton
Walton County declared a state of emergency Friday after several days of heavy rain caused significant flooding and damage to local roads and bridges. Okaloosa County also has sustained some road...
View ArticleTourists look for indoor diversions
DESTIN — The tourists are certainly here, but the wet weather has pushed them from the beach to shopping destinations in massive numbers. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets report huge...
View ArticleSailboat on beach gets Grayton talking
A large sailboat that was discovered beached at Grayton last weekend has the community abuzz. Seagrove resident Harvey Jackson saw what he believes is the same boat trying to outrun the storm that...
View ArticleTwo pedestrians hit while crossing 98 after fireworks show
After Destin’s annual fireworks show, two pedestrians were hit in separate incidents on Highway 98. With more than 5-inches of rain having fallen as of Thursday, according to Weather Station Destin,...
View Article'We've got this': Women celebrate 40 years of friendship, victory over cancer...
People visit Destin for so many reasons — weddings, family vacations or just to get a tan. But when Melinda Roberts makes her annual visit to Jetty East with her childhood friends, it's all about...
View ArticleRain drenches Destin, floods roads (PHOTOS)
There has been no shortage of rain or inclement weather in Destin today. A total of 3.59-inches of rain has fallen as of 4:45 p.m., according to information from Weather Station Destin, not to mention...
View ArticleCity seeks input on future repairs to Kelly Street
City Engineer David Campbell says a portion of Kelly Street, between Benning Drive and Calhoun Avenue, is in need of a little TLC. "We are going to look and see if we can make some improvements," he...
View ArticleLet there be light at Destin Dog Park
During a recent city council meeting, Nancy Weidenhamer, also known as Destin Dog, was dressed in her dog costume and told city leaders the Friends of the Destin Dog Park desired to move forward with...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Distance is your best friend while driving in Destin
I have been driving for 77 years, from one end of our country to the other, and have never had an accident. (Knock on wood.) If I have to contribute my safe driving to something or some things, there...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Fireworks malfunctions
July 7 - 13 35 years ago — 1978 The Destin Lions Club voted to support a plan creating a public park with recreational facilities near Destin Airport. Financing was expected to come from the state,...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Religion and taking it out of context
In the words of a group of Muslim apostates: “We have left Islam. Most of us took a prolonged period of time to study, evaluate and contemplate on Islam, the religion of our birth. Having meticulously...
View ArticleDeputies investigate apparent suicide in Destin parking lot
DESTIN — Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating an apparent suicide in a city parking lot off Mountain Drive Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. deputies were called to the...
View ArticleSun brings some relief to flooded Emerald Coast
After four days of heavy, almost-constant rain on the Emerald Coast, the clouds parted Sunday letting some much-needed sunshine through and drawing crowds of tourists and locals to the beach on the...
View ArticleCity leaders review big ticket items: Transportation needs present 'the...
While there are plenty of capital improvement needs in the city of Destin, the amount of money available to fund those projects isn't as easy to come by — especially when it comes to transportation....
View Article