'There is nothing like metal': Better Left Unsaid takes the stage tonight at...
If metal pulses through your veins, drummer Brent Terry of Better Left Unsaid says their Wednesday night show at Club LA will leave a lasting impression. "Everybody that sees us live is blown away by...
View ArticleA Q&A with Kirk Cameron: Love Worth Fighting For
Mike Seaver, Buck Williams, Capt. Caleb Holt — just a few of the better known roles played by Kirk Cameron, best known as the lovable heartthrob of the series “Growing Pains” (1985-1992). Cameron,...
View Article‘Lead, influence, and take action!’: High school leadership conference set...
United for a Good Cause Inc., a local non-profit organization promoting the spirit of service, invites area high school students in public, private, parochial and/or home-schooled, regardless of race,...
View ArticleHomegrown country artist to play Seafood, Mullet fest after winning Local...
At 21 years old, many musicians dream of playing on the big stage and recording their own album. Parker James Willingham is no different, though he may be a few steps ahead of most. Willingham won the...
View ArticleMid-Bay Bridge Connector to open in coming months
NICEVILLE — Construction of the Mid-Bay Bridge Connector is going so well that the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority has decided to move its opening to Jan. 4. That’s actually a week sooner than had been...
View ArticleArmy training flies high over the skies of Destin
Chinook and Black Hawk helicopter sightings were the norm in Destin recently as troops from the 160th Special Operations regimen from Fort Campbell Kentucky spent time training at the Destin Airport....
View ArticleGOT GATOR: Duo find gator glory on Destin docks
For Jimmy Parris, seeing the reaction of the crowd that his 10 1/2-foot gator drew on the docks Tuesday afternoon was almost as much fun as pulling it out of the bay. Parris, along with buddy Chris...
View ArticleDespite calls for confidentiality, documents for proposed strip club released
When it comes to the proposed Airport Road strip club in Destin, the ball now appears to be in the city's court. For months, the city's legal team and planners have been pushing for additional...
View ArticleIconic vessel submerged in its slip in Destin harbor (PHOTOS)
The owner and operator of the vessel ERSA in Destin harbor is heartbroken. Sloan Smith, who owns Salty Jig Charters, has no idea what caused his late father’s vessel to take on water. The 73-foot,...
View ArticleDon’t be afraid to volunteer: Dark Haunted House seeks help on the harbor
Organizers at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge are looking for volunteers for a haunted house on the harbor. Deborah Edwards, treasurer for Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, said there is usually no...
View Article‘Alice Rocks Wonderland’ & Destin Elementary: Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation...
Tuesday morning Destin Elementary first, second and third-graders were treated to a performance of "Alice Rocks Wonderland," from the Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) based in Orlando. Husband and wife...
View ArticleA virtual tour of the Seafood Fest: Take a boardwalk journey from new to old...
As we started planning this year for the 35th Annual Destin Seafood Festival, I couldn't help reflecting back on the changes along the harbor. As a local charter boat captain, I have been a firsthand...
View ArticleAJ's Kid's Wagon Parade ready to roll: Event is an appetizer to Seafood Fest,...
It's almost time to circle up the wagons and hit the trail along the harbor for the 6th annual AJ's Kid's Wagon Parade on Sept. 28. The wagon parade, an annual tradition at AJ's Seafood and Oyster...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Bob Hope hits the links
Nov. 3 - 9 35 years ago — 1978 Local builders reported the cost of a typical 1,500- to 1,600-square-foot house had increased from $16-$18 a square foot in 1972-1973 to $32-$34 a square foot in 1978....
View ArticleBlues, Brews and BBQ A mix of down home barbecue, cold beers, bourbon and...
The 6th Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ takes place Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With more than 20 top regional restaurants contending, it is set to be a fun and spirited competition. Competing...
View ArticleBEAR SCARE: Black bear chases man, tangles with dog and sees the sights in...
There are no lions or tigers in Destin, but when it comes to bears, oh my! While a majority of the sightings have been from afar, Fort Walton Beach resident Cleo Peavant was greeted up close and...
View ArticleOld Greek church demolished to make room for restaurant
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is a thing of memory. Located at 303 Hwy. 98, the church was built in 1984 in remembrance of John George Maltezos, early church founder and shipbuilder in...
View ArticleTravinia cuts ribbon, check for Food for Thought
It’s been serving up delicious Italian food for months now, but on Oct. 23, Travinia Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar in Destin officially opened its doors, highlighted by a ribbon cutting ceremony and...
View ArticleDeputies on the hunt after attempted robbery at Big Boss Convenience Store
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to track down a man who attempted to rob the Big Boss Convenience Store located at 34884 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin yesterday afternoon. At...
View ArticlePINFISH PROS: Kids clean up in Destin fishing tournament (PHOTOS)
About 65 kids turned out Saturday for the 15th annual Destin Pinfish Classic behind AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar -- perhaps the only fishing tournament that honors those who catch the biggest and...
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