Destin News

Voters' opposition to paying more taxes showed last week as they handily defeated a referendum by the Destin Fire Control District that asked for a hike in the millage cap from 1 to the state maximum of 3.75. The referendum was defeated by a vote of 1,685 to 402 .

As a man who wears many hats, Jim Bagby will have to hang up a few of them to become the executive director of the Walton County Tourist Development Council.

DESTIN, Fla. - The UT Tyler golf team rallied in the final round to capture the NCAA Division III National Championship Friday at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.

A new Memphis-based airline has announced plans to offer direct flights between Destin Airport and cities around the Southeast.

If your pooch is in need of a little pampering, Goochie Poochie will provide your pet with a spa and hotel experience that is second to none.

Big Kahuna's VIP Day will be held June 9 with 100 percent of proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida.

The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus will present "This is My Country," a musical journey across the United States, for its spring concert.

In the interest of honesty, I'll reveal upfront I haven't had time to read all of them.

"It's an amazing project," Destin Mayor Sam Seevers said Wednesday. "It just speaks volumes about the partnerships we have between the city and the county and the residents." Destin and Okaloosa County officials will celebrate the project's completion at 10 a.m. Friday at Jetty East Condominium Resort.

The Okaloosa County School Board decided Monday to start accepting bids for the 10.72-acre property and 65,152-square-foot building at 720 Essex Road.

Jim Bagby, the town manager of Rosemary Beach and a Destin city councilman, finished first among eight finalists, and commissioners promptly voted Tuesday to begin negotiating with him to take over the post Dawn Moliterno left April 9. Bagby said he hopes to bring "some calmness and stability" to a position that has grown increasingly controversial ... (more)

Voters on Tuesday emphatically denied the Destin Fire Control District's request to increase its millage cap to 3.75 mills, the maximum the state allows.

A new Memphis-based airline has announced plans to offer direct flights between Destin Airport and cities around the Southeast.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said it happened at a home in Dorcas, FL around 2 a.m. Dorcas is about an hour north of Destin.

While all eyes in Florida politics are on a special Republican primary election for an open House seat in the Panhandle on Tuesday, another prominent Republican from the area took a big step toward advancing his own political ambitions Monday.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday voice their opinion on the Destin Fire Control District's proposed millage cap increase.

With four hits to his credit, Zach Rettig led Wing Stop in a 22-12 win over SOS Printing in the Coed Softball League at Morgan Sports Center in Destin.

Pomp and circumstance collided last weekend for the man who has served as the Destin Fishing Rodeo weighmaster for the last 25 years.

Located within walking distance of Big Kahuna Water and Adventure Park, this resort features private beach access, tennis and basketball courts, and complete kitchens in each condo.

Now that summer is here, residents and visitors of Destin need to be ready for the beach.