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Saturday Nov. 9 LSU @ Alabama 2:30 PM Missouri @ Georgia TBD Vanderbilt @ Florida TBD Clemson @ NC State TBD Louisville @ Miami (FL) Penn State @ Minnesota TBD Iowa @ Wisconsin TBD Maryland @ Ohio St. TBD Saturday Nov. 16 Georgia @ Auburn TBD LSU @ Mississippi TBD Florida @ Missouri TBD Alabama @ Mississippi St. TBD Navy @ Notre Dame...
Lindy Wood dreamed of a day when she could offer more for her son, Weston, and other teens and young adults affected by Autism. “I see my little Weston now and already worry about the fact that, as he gets older, his opportunities to develop and cultivate independent skills...
Do you have information about a crime? Do you know that there is an anonymous way to provide information to police and possibly receive a cash reward? Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers is a program that involves the public, the media and the police in the fight against crime. Simply...
By Rita L. Sherwood We’re honored to introduce Byron Beplay, a local who grew up in Destin and Pensacola, joined the military in 1990 and served our country as a Special Ops Army Ranger. While serving, he participated in the Iraqi and Afghanistan invasions, risking his life to protect ours,...
By Lori Leath Smith, Destin Forward class member Our 2019-20 team of business professionals continue to learn from the experts—October’s class on tourism unveiled a lot. Okaloosa County TDD Director Jennifer Adams revealed that according to the World Education Symposium, 49% of children spend less time outdoors than prison inmates....
Good things are in store for the City of Destin! As we roll into 2020, the final phase of the Norriego Point Stabilization Project will begin. Amenities will include a pavilion, restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, environmental educational signage, bike racks, a boardwalk, dune crossovers, vehicle parking and ADA components....
Fore Her invites breast cancer patients, survivors and supporters to its 2nd Annual Pink Walk on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at Destin Commons. Proceeds from the half-mile walk and after party will support Fore Her’s mission to provide financial assistance to women battling breast cancer in Northwest Florida. Check...
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is thrilled to be bringing back Tribute Weekend this fall, Friday, Nov. 8 – Sunday, Nov. 10! Rock out the weekend and enjoy live music from great tribute bands. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and meet us on the events plaza lawn for...
By Lori Leath Smith, Destin Forward class member Building relationships; becoming more knowledgeable about the people, area, civic and community organizations, first responders and history; learning how to better advance the growth of our community, becoming more knowledgeable about the issues on a day-to-day basis—that’s Destin Forward. Our 2019-20 team of...

Destin High School FAQ

The Destin High School Project is the result of several years of research and effort by the Destin High School Advisory Committee, a fact-finding committee comprised of volunteer citizens. Destin Charter High School will be a model for innovation, providing unique educational opportunities for both college-bound and vocationally-minded students...