Would you like to see a community garden take root in Destin?
Amy Holt is looking for individuals and businesses interested in helping to start and maintain a local community garden. The American Legion on Main Street has given permission to use the lot behind...
View ArticleCapsized boat owner: ‘It could have been a disaster’
NICEVILLE — The first wave swept two children off the front of Pete Marchiando’s boat. The second wave washed completely over it. By the time the fourth wave struck, the 72-year-old Niceville man was...
View ArticleGaetz says not enough oversight on parasailing
PANAMA CITY — Though state Senate President Don Gaetz said Monday he’s “anti-regulation,” he feels there’s a legitimate case for greater oversight of the parasailing industry in Florida. State Rep....
View ArticleDestin firefighters hose down boat fire (PHOTOS)
On Saturday at about 8:17 p.m., Destin firefighters responded to calls of a boat in distress behind Marbella Condominiums. When they arrived on scene, they saw it was smoke and flames coming from a...
View ArticlePertussis Cases in Infants occur in Okaloosa County
OKALOOSACOUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (FDOH-Okaloosa) has received reports of two confirmed cases and one probable case of pertussis in unvaccinated infants. Only one...
View ArticleFishing is hot, could get even hotter
Not sure which was hotter Monday, the temperature or the fishing. Although the temperature gauge only reached about 88 degrees, it felt like 98 according to The Weather Channel. And it was every bit...
View ArticleFeeding the need: Destin helping fight ‘food insecurity’ among local children
Florida may be a great place to get a tan, but for some families, food can be scarce with a food insecurity level of 19.2 percent and a child food insecurity rate of 28.4 percent. The United States...
View Article'Part of the Destin community' — Chicken Salad Chick opens its doors
With 15 flavors of chicken salad to choose from, ranging from traditional to the unique, Destin's Chicken Salad Chick has a flavor for every palate. "People in the south really have an appreciation...
View ArticleDestin diary: Sewing, hoeing and prayers for rain
EDITOR’S NOTE:This is the fourth of five articles from the diary of Fanny Destin, a member of the Leonard Destin family, which is regarded as the founding fishing family and namesake of Destin. Fanny...
View ArticleAn act of kindness that will forever be remembered
My husband John is a Marine. He always wears something patriotic every day. On July 20 he was wearing a Vietnam veteran ball cap, Marine Corps shirt, and his American Flag sleeve that is worn with his...
View ArticleVolabamus Volamus: Col. Day placed nation above self
Volabamus Volamus (“we flew we fly”) is the motto of the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal and professional order of American military pilots. The Tenets of the Order of Daedalians are First: To Place...
View ArticleTasty Tortas: Alligator Pear food truck serves up Mexican-inspired sandwiches
Jay Dallas and Emily Pangle are the faces behind one of Destin's newest eateries, The Alligator Pear — The Torta Truck. "This is our brand new baby," Dallas said of the black custom-made food trailer....
View ArticleHarbor Docks retains charm, stays current
DESTIN – Take a trip back in time to the year 1979. You’d hear Blondie on the radio and see the bones of a rollercoaster on Okaloosa Island. U.S. Highway 98 is a two-lane blacktop snaking along the...
View ArticleCOL. BUD DAY MEMORIAL live updates
The Daily News will update this feature throughout the day with information about Col. George E. "Bud" Day's memorial service at the Emerald Coast Convention Center this morning, followed by a...
View ArticleThousands turn out for Col. Day's funeral, procession (VIDEO, GALLERY)
Every once in awhile a man touches more lives than most could hope to in a lifetime. On Thursday, it was clear that retired Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day was one of those men. About 1,500 people...
View ArticleOCSO: Thieves targeting fishing gear
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn area residents that thieves are targeting fishing gear on boats, in backyards, even in cars. The OCSO has taken thirteen reports of expensive fishing...
View Article'This is Mother Nature': July proves to be second wettest on record (PHOTOS)
July in Destin has seen its highest rainfall total since 1975, when 19.88-inches of rain fell on the city. "This is the first time I ever remember it raining this much," said lifelong Destin resident...
View ArticleJacks are back and on the racks - Anglers can also pull triggers
After a two month closure, amberjack and triggerfish are back on the catch list and on the racks along Destin harbor. "It's nice to finally put a big fish on the board," said Capt. Chris Schofield of...
View ArticleSouthern-style snow slinging heats up Destin in August
Locally owned and operated Deep South Sno Treats will celebrate its grand opening at 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at 230 Harbor Blvd. The shop will feature unique and classic stuffed and topped snowballs. “Being a...
View Article‘The Good Book’ will open with scenes, actors from Village Baptist Church...
It’s not every decade someone shoots a silent, feature-length evangelical movie. Destin will be the setting for a couple scenes of what may be the first attempt at such an endeavor in the modern film...
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