Cartoon: Fourth of July
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty comments on Fourth of July and the recent flag debate.
View ArticleWinn-Dixie to donate July 4th profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Winn-Dixie announced that on Saturday, July 4, all profits generated at its grocery stores will be donated in support of Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program. The Independence Program is...
View ArticleTrump: Citizen Vain
You have to hand it to Trump. He started out broke and, by pure determination and grit, built a big real estate business in New York that made his family a fortune. But enough about Frederick Trump....
View ArticleA summer hitting the books: Destin teens take part in library internship
School is out for the summer, and although for most students this means getting away from the books and into the sun, four Destin teens have found a way to incorporate both into their summer schedule...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Waves and Glory
There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Hydrant Edition
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By is a new feature that will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear....
View ArticleChecking off the bucket list: Local celebrates 70th birthday in the sky
Celebrating a 70th birthday is a huge milestone, and new Destin resident Janet Linden decided to make hers one for the memory books. “I don’t know, when you turn 70 you start thinking of all the...
View Article‘One business, three concepts’: Tailfins Seafood, Alehouse and Oyster Bar...
It’s hard to miss the newest restaurant in Destin, as a bright red arrow-shaped sign points the way to Tailfins Seafood, Alehouse and Oyster Bar located at 172 Harbor Blvd. “We looked at the original...
View ArticleLet’s go to Africa: Kids explore the world at the Destin Library
Katie’s Kids have been traveling the world this summer at the Destin Library. Every Friday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. kids from kindergarten to second grade explore a different country or continent...
View ArticleOne Nation, One Team: USA takes home Women’s World Cup trophy
Eleven-year-old soccer player and Destin local, Adriana Figueroa, had her eyes glued to the screen on Sunday as the Women’s World Cup Final pitted teams U.S.A. and Japan against each other for a...
View ArticleRoad Closure: Calhoun Avenue
Be advised, Calhoun Ave. will be closed south of Forest St. July 8, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Detour signs will be posted with alternate routes. This is part of a Destin Water Users project to replace aged...
View ArticleDid you Know? Adopt-A-Street Edition
The city operates an "Adopt-A-Street" program, which encourages citizens or businesses to "adopt a street or section of street." These volunteers perform liter pickup of their assigned sections four...
View ArticleHonoring a hero: Avery Hatchett
What started off as a fun, family vacation to Destin quickly turned into a rescue mission when hidden currents pulled Alan Franklin and family out in the Crab Island waters. Franklin and his family...
View ArticleTalks of Destin High School surface again
Talks of a possible high school for Destin are back again, but is the reality of a new school closer than before? “It [a high school in Destin] is something the council has wanted,” said Destin City...
View ArticleReady to Launch: A guide on where to launch your boat in and around Destin
In this area, summer fun often involves beaching and boating. But when your family begins to bring out the boat, do you know where the best place to launch it from is? What launch is closest to you...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: July 6-10, 2015
Teens charged with burglary, arson after fire Five teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are charged with burglary and three of the five with arson, after a fire at a private pool on June 27. Okaloosa...
View ArticleHistory Mystery: What is the story on this personal post card from Destin?
On August 24, 1911 a personal post card was mailed to St. Louis, Missouri from the Destin, Florida Post Office. Another of the History Mysteries of Destin is who mailed this postcard and is the...
View ArticleSEEN-ON-SCENE: USSSA Global World Series
More than 75 baseball teams are in town this week for the USSSA Global World Series. Games are being played in Destin at Morgan Sports Center as well as in Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. Here’s a...
View ArticleEnvision Destin workshops set for week of July 20
Envision Destin, the city’s process to help update its Comprehensive Plan (the document that sets the guidelines for future growth), will continue with a second series of public workshops on July 20,...
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