Okaloosa County Launches Sweeping Transit Overhaul After ‘Colossal Failure’ Warning
Okaloosa County leaders voted to phase out fixed-route transit service and replace it with a paratransit-focused model by August 2026 amid concerns over rising costs and low ridership.
Destin Kindergartener Earns Statewide Victory, Wins Big Scholarship
Destin Elementary kindergartner Claire Grelle earned statewide recognition after winning Florida’s America250FL Art Contest and receiving a college scholarship.
New Spray Routes Announced as Mosquito Threat Grows
Okaloosa County officials released the 2026 mosquito spraying schedule as crews prepare for another active mosquito season across the region.
Amy Morgan named Destin Elementary School’s New Principal
Amy Morgan will lead Destin Elementary School into the 2026-7 school year thanks to a vote from the Okaloosa County School Board Monday Night.
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.
