After Scathing Revelations About Transit Service, Okaloosa Commissioners Sign Off on $1M Contract Fix
Okaloosa avoids $1M transit repayment as leaders confront empty buses and consider sweeping service changes.
Destin sex trafficker sentenced to life in prison
Chad Cornelius Seymore, known as the “Circle City Pimp” expanded his monstrous reach across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Georgia. Now, he’ll begin a life behind bars.
Hope, Growth, and Support Empower Emerald Coast Autism Center’s 2026 Events
Emerald Coast Autism Center announced its 2026 fundraising events to support vital autism services for families across Northwest Florida.
Fire damages home in Destin Point neighborhood; no injuries reported
Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a late-night structure fire in the Destin Point neighborhood early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
‘This Is About Control’: Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner speaks out on Norriego Point and state power
“What we were sold was conservation. “What we’re seeing now looks like commercialization dressed up as conservation.” Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner speaks his mind on local issues.
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses Staff Reports January 27, 2026 11:51 am 30a, Business, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Emerald Coast, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: 👥 Who: Walton County Tourism, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, local restaurants, shops, and event organizers 📅 What: Winter 2026 […]
Critical East Pass Navigation Aids Face Urgent, High-Stakes Replacement
Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has committed to restoring critical navigation aids at East Pass, a key gateway to the Gulf of America.
Destin City Council Weighs Conservation, State Talks Over $84M Land Deal
Destin leaders agreed to open discussions with the state about conservation zoning for the Norriego Point property while stopping short of formal action to maintain leverage over its future use.
Here’s the latest on the Norreigo Point deal will net an ex-con $70 million
A contentious town hall revealed deep public skepticism over Okaloosa County’s early park plans for a state-purchased waterfront property, as officials insisted the process is just beginning amid scrutiny over price, access, and influence.
Destin Launches DOGE Efficiency Initiative, Identifies $625,000 in City Savings
Destin city leaders outlined a new citywide efficiency initiative that has already identified roughly $625,000 in savings, aiming to modernize operations, reduce waste, and strengthen public trust amid growing fiscal pressures and state oversight.
