JANNAZO: Launch the Boats!

Ever watched a $100,000 boat float away while the captain yelled from the ramp? If youโve launched at a local ramp on a Saturday, you just might have. Hereโs your annual reminder of what not to do.
Cold War Over Okaloosa’s ‘County Wide Assets’ Rears Head Again

Crab Islandโs vessel-free zone is gone โ and with it, the illusion that all county commissioners agree on who controls what in Okaloosaโs waters.
UPDATE: Army Responds to Allegations of Ranger Misbehavior at Crab Island

Tourists at Crab Island say they saw soldiers drinking and shooting during Billy Bowlegs weekend โ We’re asking officials for the version of events and what will happen next.
Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island

Sunset Isle Yacht Club, a luxury marina on Choctawhatchee Bay, offers advanced amenities for vessels up to 300 feet, with future plans for a pool and restaurant.
Happy Birthday, Coast Guard! Here’s the Untold History of Coast Guard Station Destin.

Way back on August 4, 1790, at the behest of then Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, Congress created the precursor to the United States Coast Guard.