Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Miller is Red, White and Blue honoree
For Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Miller of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department, ensuring the safety of others is not just a job, it is a part of his life. Starting off the first eight and a half years...
View ArticleSeen-on-Scene: Down on the docks
The docks along Destin harbor are abuzz this time of year with people coming in from fishing, while others are just hoping to catch a glimpse of a big fish. Here’s a look at some of the folks spotted...
View ArticleDestin man arrested on second federal fraud case
A joint investigation between the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation resulted today in the arrest of Steven Michael Alford for state felony charges involving...
View ArticleA Social Scene: The joy of Destin
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: Scouting Around
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View Article‘Everybody benefits from it’: Resort fees used to fund local activities
When shopping or dining at the HarborWalk Village, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, or even The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, you may have noticed a line item on your receipt reading, "village fee," or...
View ArticleTake advantage of school supply savings
As families around the state prepare for another school year, Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart and Department of Revenue Executive Director Marshall Stranburg are reminding residents...
View ArticleCartoon: Ponder-ing
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty depicts his take on the news of Mayor Mel Ponder's announcement to run for Florida House of Representitives next year.
View ArticleThat Summer Spirit: DMS dances their way to summer wins
Even though school is out, the Destin Middle School dance and cheer teams have had a busy summer. The DMS Dazzlers recently attended a Universal Dance Association camp in Hattiesburg, Miss., held at...
View Article'A level playing field': City to explore taxi regs
Based on the conversation from Monday night's City Council meeting, Destin's for-hire drivers could be subject to a new set of regulations in the near future. "It's been an interesting issue to,...
View ArticleA Twirler’s Life: Local baton twirlers earn national awards (Video)
In Northwest Florida the sports of choice for middle school and high school students tend to be football, baseball, cheerleading and soccer, but there is a lesser known sport making headway in the...
View ArticleDestin School Bus Schedule
School in Okaloosa County begins Aug. 17, so ahead of the first day of classes, here's a list of the local school bus stops for Destin Elementary and Destin Middle Schools. *All times are a.m....
View ArticleOrder Up! Destin kids participate in cooking and serving camp
It was a white table cloth affair Thursday as 15 kids cooked and served a four-course meal to their honored guests at the Destin Community Center. The meal was the final event of a three-day kid’s...
View ArticleWheels for the beach: Donated wheelchairs enable water access to all
At the end of the boardwalk ramp at the Shirah Public Beach Access sit three PVC pipe beach wheelchairs with large rubber wheels. The chairs have been made available free of charge to the public by...
View ArticleREADY: What’s the dress code for getting old?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about getting bangs. My gray-streaked hair is getting long, so I pull it back in a ponytail or bun. Then, with no softening effect around my forehead and cheeks, my...
View ArticleHART: Cecil the Lion: Pride and Prejudice
Full disclosure: I don’t hunt much. It's not my thing. But I have friends who hunt birds. I understand at some level why they like it. Doves and ducks just seem to be asking for it. My friends call it...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Animal Land
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Castles in the Sand
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 ArticleHip Hip Hooray! It’s BIG truck day!
It was swelteringly hot in Destin last Friday, but that didn’t deter young children and their parents and guardians from checking out the 15th Annual Big Truck Day at the Destin Community Center....
View ArticleLive History: Historical character, Andrew Jackson to visit Destin Library
Did you know that Andrew Jackson was the first governor of Florida? James E. Moore of Crestview does, and he is preparing to get into character and bring Jackson’s story to life this Friday at the...
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