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Massive fire breaks out at Tailfins Restaurant in Destin
DESTIN, Fla. (WMBB) — A popular seafood restaurant, Tailfins, caught fire Saturday. The fire started just before its scheduled lunch opening around 10:50 a.m. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the establishment, prompting a swift and coordinated response from 8 agencies including Destin, Fort Walton, South Walton, Okaloosa, Ocean City, and North […]
Participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 27
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — Saturday, April 27 is a day to get rid of those expired or unwanted medications around the house. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting the National Drug Take Back Day. Anyone can drop off expired, unwanted, or unused medications and medical supplies at three locations in Walton […]
888-Pound Bluefin Caught Off Destin!
This enormous 888-pound bluefin tuna brought to the docks at Boshamps in Destin might be the largest ever caught off Florida. It won’t be a state record, because landing it was a team effort, but nobody in Destin is worried about that. According to The Destin Log, Capt. George...
Construction to begin on roadway in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, April 29, crews will begin conducting a roadway resurfacing project on CR 83. According to Walton County officials, drivers should expect anticipated lane closures on CR 83 from CR 30A going northbound to Hwy 98 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. The duration of this […]
Watersound welcomes retirees to new resort-style independent living community
Watersound Fountains, a new 148-apartment resort-style independent living community, has officially opened its doors to residents in Inlet Beach. The community, developed through a joint venture between The St. Joe’s Company, Watermark Retirement Communities, and BRW Origins, is the first free-standing independent living community in Watersound. Located near the...
South Walton County Mosquito Control District breaks ground on $8M facility
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The people who protect South Walton County residents from mosquitoes are getting an upgrade. After 58 years, the South Walton County Mosquito Control District (SWCMCD) is getting an expansion. A groundbreaking off Highway 393 Thursday marked the start of a new headquarters for the SWCMCD. Director Darrin Dunwald […]
Food trucks can apply to operate in some Walton County parks
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County is opening bids to allow food trucks at certain parks. County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to open a request for proposal (RFP) on potential food truck vendors. The vendors will be vetted and selected to open up shop at Legion Park and Paradise Park in South Walton […]
Walton County kids practice motor skills at Special Olympics YAP event
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The Walton County School District hosted a fun Friday on April 26 for special needs children with a Special Olympics event. The Young Athletes Program (YAP) event introduces kids to sports at a young age. Athletes with different mental and physical challenges rotated through activities that help motor skills. […]
Deputies: Man used hatchet to burglarize Okaloosa County convenience stores
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Baker man was arrested after deputies identified him as a suspect in a string of convenience store burglaries that occurred on Wednesday. Okaloosa County deputies say 34-year-old Klynn Jones was seen on video burglarizing a convenience store on N. Eglin Parkway and another store in Shalimar.
Firefighters extinguished flames in a DeFuniak Springs home
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday morning, firefighters knocked down flames that broke out in a DeFuniak Springs residence. At about 5:30 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) communications center said they received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Highway 83. The caller stated the flames were coming from a single-story […]
South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival
With more than 600 quality wines and spirits to taste over four days, this annual award-winning charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals. For more on this year’s festival slate, and to buy tickets, visit Sowalwine.com. A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs and mixologists converge in South Walton, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine during the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival held each April throughout Grand Boulevard. Make your plans to join us now and be prepared to sip more than 600 wines presented by knowledgeable wine industry insiders, savor delectable small bites from our Nosh Pavilions, led by the best restaurants South Walton has to offer, and stroll the beautiful boulevard.
Sister Arnold Dominated at Liberty and is Now Dominating at Northwest Florida
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Northwest Florida stellar freshman Sister Arnold is dominating at the JUCO level. Arnold, the former Liberty Bulldog, won state with the Bulldogs last, and then took that winning trend over to Niceville. She took her dominance at the plate with her as well,. This year,...
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