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Northwest Florida boasts the second largest bear population in the state. But, due to a high level of development in the region, the black bear population is being pushed out of their homes at alarming rates, which increases bear sightings and injuries to bears. Alaqua Animal Refuge wanted to help...

City of Destin Fireworks are set off from the West Jetties Beach and can be seen over the East Pass beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, July 4. Tune in to Z96 (96.5 FM) for the simulcast music. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks show will take place Friday, July...

Sunday, February 23, 2020 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $20 per person (includes your pup) or $25 day of the event Join local nonprofit Dog- Harmony for a dog walk through Destin Commons and then an after party at World of Beer. Celebrate your dog as you walk from mural to mural...

Meet Celeste Cobena: The Soap Pedaler   By Sarah Stewart Celeste Cobena is affectionately known to SoWal locals as The Soap Pedaler. Her passion for creating fragrant handmade soaps, lotions, scrubs and bath fizzies began in 1999 when she made handmade soap for Christmas gifts. Celeste is a regular vendor at...

Why not do something completely different for Valentine’s Day? See the Gulf like you’ve never seen it before! Check out destinhelicopters.com or call (850)774-0991 to book your very own couples’ Destin beaches helicopter tour for magnificent views of emerald green waters and sugar white beaches from the Harbor east along...

Northwest Florida State College is transforming the economy of our region by providing the future workforce — ONE STUDENT, ONE OPPORTUNITY, ONE POSSIBILITY at a time. One-half of the nation’s undergraduates are served by the community college system, proving that state colleges provide a life-changing impact on our community. In...

Twinkling lights, skating on ice, magical tunes and streets filled with sparkle, tinsel, holly and jolly beckon your inner child to “believe” in the magic of the holidays all over again. Kids know it and we know it, too! The wonder of Santa and the holiday season jingles in...

by Paul Vizard Coastal Dune Lakes Documentary on 30A TV. Elam-Stoltzfus-on-the-water-with-cameraI first met Cinematographer: Elam Stoltzfus many years ago at the Seaside July...

By Kim Schneider We’re always talking about the latest and greatest in design trends, but we never really acknowledge what styles are on the way out. If you‘re considering a room refresh or a complete remodel you may want to avoid some of the following trends that are quietly fading...