DWU Welcomes New General Manager as Wernet Retires After 25 Years
Destin Water Users (DWU) has named Monica Wallis as its new general manager following the retirement of Lockwood Wernet, who served the organization for 25 years and led it through a decade of growth and innovation.
Wernet began his DWU...
Each year on June 12, Florida recognizes the women who have served in our military, thanks to a proclamation by Governor Ron DeSantis designating the date as Women Veterans Recognition Day. The occasion commemorates the 1948 signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women an opportunity...
Smallcakes: A Cupcakery
Looking for a delicious way to celebrate life’s sweet moments? Whether it’s Father’s Day, a summer wedding, the 4th of July, or just because—Smallcakes has you covered in the most flavorful way. Known for its playful slogan, “Maybe a Cupcake Will Help?”—and we agree—it’s a cupcake paradise...
By Tamara Leigh Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
In this Reel Time, the Mayor and I sat down to talk about how to help everyone enjoy Destin.
TY: It was terrific to see so many people enjoying the refreshed Morgan Sport’s Center Playground at the...
From Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
Okaloosa County Mosquito Control and the Florida Department of Health urge the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts. These should include remembering to “SWAT.”
Stay inside with screened doors and windows when mosquitoes are biting (dusk and dawn).
When outside,...
A new chapter in fighter jet innovation has officially taken off at Eglin Air Force Base. On May 1, 2025, the first-ever F-35 Lightning II Combined Test Force (CTF) was established as part of Eglin’s expanding fighter test community—a significant milestone not just for the base, but for the...
Editor Note: A testament to our area’s commitment to its veterans and their families, Hawthorn House at the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar quietly honors the legacy of service for retired enlisted members and their surviving spouses. This 64-apartment, assisted living home offers care and community helping them...
Get Creative This June at Big Orange House Designs Creates!
Big Orange House Designs Creates in Niceville is the place to be this summer for all things imaginative and hands-on! Whether your child wants to craft, paint, or play, or you’re an adult looking to explore new artistic skills, their...
By Christopher Manson
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, and you are kindly reminded that the celebration happens all day long, regardless of whether the old guy is awake or not.
Warm up—or rather, cool off—Friday, June 6, by treating Dad to a cold one at “Free Beer Friday: Locals on...
