On the Clock Crime: Employee Admits to Identity Theft
A former Destin Wendy’s employee admitted to stealing identity theft, federal prosecutors say.
OCSO says it’s captured an ex-cop travelling to New Orleans to commit terrorism during Jazzfest
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says it used Flock cameras to help arrest an ex-cop who was on his way to commit mass murder during Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
A New Life Underwater: SS United States Begins Its Final Transformation
Okaloosa County has taken a major step toward sinking the historic SS United States as an artificial reef, approving a key agreement that clears federal review hurdles.
Gold Medal Energy Hits Destin With Splash of Gold 2026
Splash of Gold 2026 returns May 16 in Destin, featuring Olympic champion Lilly King, swim clinics, and a full-day community fundraiser.
Massive Vision, Limited Time: Destin’s Funding Challenge
Destin’s ambitious $65 million Town Center plan promises a walkable future, but with its primary funding source expiring in 2028, questions remain about how it will be paid for.
SS United States Toxic Final Voyage to the Depths
As Okaloosa County prepares to sink the SS United States, a debate is surfacing over whether the historic vessel will become a thriving reef or a toxic legacy beneath the Gulf.
Left Behind, Never Forgotten: A Second Chance for Cats
A $20,000 grant is helping a local nonprofit bring more adoptable cats, many from military families, to Destin this weekend.
Explosions Likely in the Gulf as Eglin Conducts Testing
Eglin Air Force Base officials are warning boaters to avoid a large offshore hazard area as the Air Force conducts munitions testing in the Gulf of America through March 28.
After Hurricane Damage, Destin Beaches Get a $10M Makeover
A $10 million project will restore sand to eroded Destin beaches damaged by Hurricane Sally, with work starting the week of March 23.
Free Yellow Fly Kits Offered as Painful Bite Season Begins
South Walton residents can pick up free Yellow Fly Kits beginning April 1 as mosquito control officials prepare for the annual return of the biting pests.
