Destin bonfire ordinance dies on floor without a second

Destin bonfire ordinance dies on floor without a second Collin Bestor July 9, 2025 12:30 am Destin In Brief: πŸ”₯ Destin residents overwhelmingly opposed allowing beach bonfires during a heated public hearing. 🚫 Council members rejected a proposal to draft an ordinance for fires on private property after strong public backlash. 🌊 Residents cited code […]

Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires

A beach bonfire burns in the foreground at sunset on a Destin, Florida shoreline, with text overlay reading β€œBeach bonfires may soon be legal (and profitable) in Destin.”

Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires Collin Bestor June 4, 2025 12:55 pm Destin, News, Uncategorized In Brief: Destin City Council is exploring an ordinance that could legalize beach bonfires on city-owned property. The proposed permit program is modeled after Walton County’s and aims to raise revenue without taxing residents. Key hurdles include determining which beachfront […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.