Rip current

Are You Prepared? Rip Currents: How To Spot Them and What...

By L. Smith Seven Rip Current deaths have occurred in Florida so far in 2021—three of those occurring in our area, according to the National...
Destin Beach

Leave No Trace

By Catherine Card, City of Destin PIO In 2017, the City of Destin started its Leave No Trace initiative to promote environmental awareness and pride...

DHS Sings A Song with Hiring Of New Music Teacher

By Kay Phelan The DHS Governing Board and Principal Christine Cruickshank have hired Courtney Murie Noe as their Music Program and Band Director. Courtney is...

Rule Your Attic

By Chris Balzer, ECES Pop quiz: Which state had the highest relative humidity in 2020? Was it Hawaii? Florida? Louisiana? The answer is none of...

ECAC Partners with NWFSC for Transition to Work Program

Chris showed up to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) with a gleam in his eye. It was his second time to train as...

Meet the Maestro!

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO), housed at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, has a new conductor. After 18 months of meticulous...

The Destin Banner Art Project Back in FULL SWING!

By Ron Sandstead Most people enjoy seeing art in their everyday lives — whether it is a painted mural on an elementary school, a carved...

The Purpose of Purpose

By Ricky Harper, C12 What is your purpose? More to the point, what is your business’ purpose? Almost every business has a Mission and Vision statement....
Taylor Haugen

Taylor Haugen Foundation Awards Six Scholarships

By Eddie Bird Every year, graduating seniors of Northwest Florida apply for six prestigious scholarships across four counties to honor Taylor Haugen. The Taylor Haugen...

Off the Hook: Tarpon Run in Destin!

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin The Tarpon have arrived! A bucket list fish for many anglers, Tarpon are most commonly found in South...