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Massive 888-pound bluefin tuna caught off Destin, Florida
It took a dock effort to get the monster bluefin tuna caught on board the Flat Dangerous out the tuna door, under the dock and onto the scale behind Boshamps Oyster and Seafood Restaurant Wednesday night. Local captains and mates joined in to help push and drag the fish through...
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 […]
Bal Harbour Shops to bring luxury shopping ‘pop-up’ experience to South Walton
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, a traveling luxury retail event, will make its third stop at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® in South Walton from May 24 to July 19. The pop-up, spanning 17,000 square feet, will feature a curated collection of elegant shops and luxury boutiques, with brands such as Assouline, Balmain, Dolce and Gabbana, Tiffany & Co., and more.
Okaloosa County to host "Florida's Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party" in Shalimar
SHALIMAR — With hurricane season a month away, Okaloosa County officials will host "Florida's Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party" on May 11 at the Okaloosa County Administration Building in Shalimar. The event, open to all Okaloosa County residents, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is aimed at increasing preparedness...
Fort Walton Beach selects contractor for Phase II of The Landing redevelopment
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Fort Walton Beach City Council on Tuesday selected GLC Contracting Inc. to proceed with Phase II of The Landing improvement project, slated to cost $2.45 million. Here is what we know. What is Phase II?. Phase I of The Landing renovation included a new...
Destin has a new plan in light of proposed expansion of home on Main Street
After an outpour of comments from the community concerning a proposed large addition to a home on Main Street, the city has come up with a new regulatory requirement. Earlier this month, the owner of the property at 414 Main St., which is zoned for single-family residential, was planning a 10-bedroom addition that caused concerns in the community.
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,...
Seasonal flights to Florida starting soon at Shreveport Regional Airport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Summer is approaching, and beginning at the end of May, nonstop flights to Destin and Orlando, Florida, will begin at the Shreveport Airport. According to the airport’s business and development manager, Mark Crawford, May, June, July, and August are their busiest four months due to the seasonal flights.
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 […]
11 Okaloosa County restaurants get perfect scores in state inspections
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
5 things to do around Destin for mom on Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and have you decided what you will do for that special person in your life?. If not, here are five ideas that can be done locally?. “Flowers are always appropriate,” says Becky Pavlic Edge of Pavlic’s Florist, 116A Benning Drive in Destin behind Sexton’s Seafood.
Destin Community Farmers Market is all about community
For Sabina Zunguze, it’s all about community. For years she has traveled to 30A, Fort Walton Beach and even Pensacola to farmers markets. And then she began to ask herself, why not have one in Destin where we live?. “I think we can do this,” she told her business...
The Boardwalk to host 12th annual ‘Paddle at the Park’ race on May 11
The 12th Annual Paddle at the Park will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. The event, which is a standup paddleboard race, will offer a variety of races catering to participants of all ages and skill levels. The...
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 […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV in Fort Walton Beach
A motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV at the intersection of Beal Parkway and Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach on April 20th, 2024, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. Justin Harcum, a resident of Niceville, was riding his grey Honda motorcycle northbound on Beal Parkway when...
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