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By Sheila Dunning, Commercial Horticulture Agent, University of Florida Extension Service, Okaloosa County Palms Can Suffer in the Cold While palms may survive, or even thrive, for...

By Julie A. Martin Dear Gentle Readers, The mere mention of insurance is liable to put red spots in your cheeks and in your eyes, but...

Beethoven’s Ninth Featuring World-Class Opera Stars Join Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) and Todd Craven Music Director and Conductor for the Season Finale: “Ode to...

          “The Millennial Mayor” Bobby Wagner and Public Information Director “Dr. T” sat down and reflected on his State of the City Address, which he...

So. Many. Tacos! Chicken, Pork, Beef, Steak, Shrimp, Barbacoa – you name it; we have it at the wildly popular Tequila & Taco Festival...

By Lori Leath Smith Destin’s beaches just got a little safer, thanks to a new initiative from the Rotary Club of Destin and the City...

Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America, is the nation’s foremost youth program, providing young people with unique opportunities focused on character development, leadership,...

January 21, 2025, is a day Destin locals won’t forget anytime soon—a historic winter storm brought us something we rarely see: snow! A few...

By Lori Leath Smith Anyone can be a Hometown Hero when they help those in need in our community. As always during the holiday season,...

By Joshua Cowsert On September 1st, 2023, the sunshine on the seas got a little bit dimmer as we said Goodbye to a legend, Jimmy Buffett....