“God, I Hate Paying Taxes”
By Pastor Dave Holland
“So, the spies questioned him: ‘Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not...
Sean of the South: Lightning Bugs
By Sean Dietrich
It’s a quiet night in Avondale. The sun is low in the western sky. The air is lit with lightning bugs. There...
Midnight Mixtape Brings the Soundtrack of a Generation to a Venue...
By Will Estell
Photography by Sean Murphy
If you've ever found yourself smiling from ear to ear when the opening notes of a favorite anthem blast...
An Unexpected Stage
How Christ the King Episcopal Church is becoming one of the Emerald Coast's newest homes for live music
By Arlon Jay Staggs
When most people think...
Gulf Coast Jam Announces Star-Packed 2027 Lineup
June 3–6, 2027 | Panama City Beach
Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening-night headliner for the 15th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by...
From Destin High to Division 1: Two Sharks Make School History
When Destin High School opened its doors in 2021, the school did so with a priority on helping its students to excel in all...
“You Only Get to Be Captain Once.” Meet Bowlegs Captain Kent...
By Christopher Manson
On Saturday, June 13, the closely-guarded identity of the incoming Captain Billy—the 71st —was revealed at the annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant...
A New Front Door to the Gulf
By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
Round one goes to the public! In an ongoing tug of...
Destin’d to Be Director
By Amber Helton
For as long as I can remember, the fishing rodeo has been a part of my life. I was born to Darla...
13th Annual Soldiers on the Water
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | Veteran check-in begins at 7 a.m.; boats depart at 8 a.m.
Behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, Destin
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