Okaloosa County to break ground on $16.75 million Tarpon Beach Park
City and county officials will break ground on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park in Destin on July 7, a $16.75 million project expanding public access to the Gulf with new amenities and free parking.
Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish
Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish Staff Reports May 22, 2025 8:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Events, Fort Walton Beach, News, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: 🐠 20,502 lionfish were removed from the Gulf during the 2025 Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. 🎯 Deep Water Mafia 1 led […]
Experts Say THIS Will Bring BIG $ to Okaloosa, But Commissioners Just Pulled it From Their Annual Wishlist
The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to remove a $1.5 million funding request for the sinking of the historic SS United States as an artificial reef off Destin from its legislative priorities, citing economic concerns and public optics despite projections of significant tourism revenue.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
Fire At Tailfins in Destin Injures one Firefighter
This is a developing story – as we get more information, we will put it out here.
“Putin is a Killer” Activists Rally Against Russian Dictator in Destin
Ukrainians, Russians and sympathizers rallied in Destin for an end to Putin’s War in Ukraine and the 3rd Anniversary of the Attempted Assassination of Alexei Navalny in 2020.
“The Blind Side” Mom, Other Celebrity Speakers Announced for Destin High School Graduation
Destin High School announces its graduation speaker lineup for 2023.
RECORDING: Here’s what went down in the Destin High School Board’s Emergency Meeting
Being a parent, board member, student or teacher at Destin High School appeared to be a high-stress proposition at Destin High School emergency meeting on May 12 at 1 pm.
Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Destin, Signs Anti-Vaccine Mandate Bill
Florida governor, and potential presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis (R), visited Oceans Church in Destin, Florida to sign a set of four bills in front of a crowd of supporters of about 300.
