Destin News

Did you know that the pull tab on an aluminum can has more aluminum than the entire rest of the can? I don't know if that's true and it's too late on Friday to Snopes it, but it serves as a great lead in to this week's community kudos because ... A woman named Carol Streets called to report that her uncle, Dick Bresette, travels up to a tiny ... (more)

County commissioners will host a public hearing July 15 on the future of Okaloosa County Transit, the taxpayer-supported bus service, and when it's over OCT might be DOA.

Jamie Lynn Spears has made quite the journey from Nickelodeon star to country singer.

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida presents Night at the Museum, a unique and fun event that has become so popular it will be held two nights, July 19 and 20. Night at the Museum takes guests on a guided tour where the Dream Players Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Fletcher, will bring history to life through ... (more)

When Charlie Shackelford's mom insisted he apply to be one of the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars, the teenager was skeptical.

A 23-year-old Louisiana man is accused of trespassing and then "taunting" law enforcement who asked him to leave the property.

A 29-year-old Tennessee woman has been charged with leaving her four-year-old asleep in the car with the windows up while she browsed for jewelry.

The city appears likely to lift some limits on alcohol sales in order to draw new businesses to the area.

Destin, Fla., officials didn't want to do it, but saw no other choice but to shell out $2.15 million to keep a strip club out of their city, known for its sugar-white beaches and emerald gulf waters, a website reported.

Jamie Lynn Spears has made quite the journey from Nickelodeon star to country singer.

Jessie and Ryan Meeks go out on their boat every weekend. This past weekend looked to be no different until it suddenly was on Sunday.

Congratulations to the folks in charge of Destin Commons. They managed to plan, build and open the shopping center's $40 million expansion without Walton County throwing another hissy fit.

When 3-year-old Trent was led into the restaurant by his mom, he first noticed a big airplane balloon floating on a string.

While families were hosting barbecues and heading out to watch fireworks shows on the Fourth, local police and fire departments scrambled to keep their communities safe.

What the heck is going on in Port Orange? The city that once ran like a Swiss watch lately resembles a cartoon timepiece with its springs and wheels exploding out the sides.

We've all been there. The vacation is over, you're off the beach and back to work.

We asked a few gay travel experts to suggest a lesser-known or up-and-coming LGBT hot spot that we may overlook when making travel plans.

According to Bronson Coleman, battalion chief for the Destin Fire Department, there were several cases of boats bumping into each other.

Kaleo impacted 20-year-old Valeria Banks in a big way. The nine-week experience encouraged the University of Arkansas student to seek God and make His name known.

Whether on the beach, golf course or checking out the local attractions, you have a special place to return to, relax and kick up your feet for a while.