Governor DeSantis Champions State-Led Conservation Success and Announces Record-Breaking 126-Day Red...

In a bold testament to the success of state-led conservation, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s longest-ever Gulf red snapper recreational season—an unprecedented 126 days—during...

Destin’s Deeper Purpose: More Than Just a Beach Town

Faith, Community and the Sea: Destin’s Week of Blessings Returns May 25-30 By Lori Leath Smith We all have our reasons for calling Destin home. Some...

Forensic Science in Homicide Investigations

By Michael Yoder, Retired FBI Criminal Profiler Technically, the meaning of forensics is “the application of scientific methods used in connection with the detection of...

Following at a Distance

By Pastor Dave Holland Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him,...

What Moms Really Want: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide That Actually...

By Liesel Schmidt  Let’s be honest—whether you’re a husband who needs constant Google alerts on the shared family calendar or you’re the son or daughter...

Dining & Entertainment

850 Froyo Swirl, top and enjoy! Get your Froyo fix at 850 Froyo, Destin’s favorite self-serve frozen yogurt spot! With 16 rotating flavors and 30+...

Ask Destinites:  Good People In Destin

Fear not! There are still good people in this world and some of them are right here in Destin. This month in our private, Destinites Facebook...

Honoring Heroes: Women Veterans Ceremony Set for June 12

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel Each year on June 12, Florida honors the service and sacrifice of women in the military with Women Veterans Recognition Day,...

May Events 2025

May 6 Mindful Meditation | 9am | Destin Library Run Club | 4:30pm | Idyll Hounds Brewery Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou Trivia Night |...

Trends & Treasures!

Celebrate Spring with Sparkle at Beyond Measure Fine Jewelry  At Beyond Measure Fine Jewelry, the season’s colors inspire dazzling designs in diamonds, gemstones and precious...