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New Japanese Bar and Restaurant Opening in Niceville, FL
NICEVILLE, FL — Kiin Café is preparing to open “very soon” at 4504 E Hwy 20 Ste B, Niceville, FL 32578, with a grand opening date tentatively set for the 16th, ownership told Business Debut. The team said they are currently deep cleaning the space, making...
WKRG News 5
New venue and headliner set for Destin’s Shrimp & Grits Festival
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 12, 2026 DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — The 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival finds a new home this year at the Mattie Kelly Foundation Cultural Arts Village in Destin. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, and will […]
WJHG-TV
FOODIE FRIDAY: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland with Yard Bar
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - New Year’s for many means changing up your diet and slimming off a couple of pounds... but Yard Bar is here to say it doesn’t have to be boring!. NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by Stephen Counts from Yard Bar, who cooked up...
fastfoodclub.com
This Florida Seafood Boil Spot Turns Weeknights Into a Full-Table Event
Craving a weeknight dinner that feels like a celebration without the planning stress? Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer turns simple evenings into full-table spectacles, with steaming boils, harbor breezes, and service that makes you feel like a regular. You get laid-back Florida vibes, serious local flavor, and portions that...
Destin Log
Hooters in Destin is closed
The Hooters restaurant in Destin has closed after nearly three decades of operation. The reason for the closure is unknown, though several other Hooters locations have also recently closed nationwide. For years, the restaurant was a community fixture, sponsoring local sports teams and hosting events. The 6,000-square-foot building on Emerald...
businessdebut.com
Wood-Fired Pizzeria Opening in Chipley
CHIPLEY, FL — The Rustic Rail Pizzeria & Provisions is preparing to open later this month at 827 Main St., Chipley, FL 32428, bringing the first wood-fired pizza concept to Washington County, owner Fareed “VJ” Nandlal told Business Debut. The downtown restaurant is targeting an opening toward the end of January, pending final preparations.
WJHG
Apalachicola oysters return to Shuckums after five-year closure
WJHG-TV
850 GOOD NEWS: Bringing Broadway to Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Here in Panama City, one woman’s dream to bring Broadway-style theatre to the Gulf Coast almost didn’t make it past opening night. But when the curtain rose, so did an entire community. And that’s what makes this story 850 good news. Leigh...
gulfcounty.news
St. Joe plans MLK Day parade and program
Everyone is an honored invited guest, working together to make the greatest nation better, on the upcoming MLK Day of Service. Please join in on Monday, Jan. 19 for the annual Commemorative Walking Together Parade and Program Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by making it a day on, not a day off.
jacksoncountytimes.news
The Wharf is Moving On Up!
The Wharf Restaurant on Highway 90 East in Marianna is preparing for a major expansion. After outgrowing its original location, the restaurant has secured a larger site to support its continued growth. As of Thursday, January 8, 2026, The Wharf officially purchased the former Burger King building and adjoining lot at the intersection of Highways 90 and 71.
WJHG
License to Chill: new Margaritaville restaurant opens in PCB
WMBB
Flower Ave renamed to Mae Whitfield Way
WJHG-TV
10th Annual Cape San Blas Polar Plunge
CAPE SAN BLAS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Join hundreds of plungers in this free community event!. Costumes are encouraged as the costume contest kicks off at 9:45 a.m. est. The folks at Scallop Cove General Store are excited to see smiling and possibly shivering faces as the plunge run starts at 10 a.m. est sharp so grab your people and make a splash into the new year at Cape Palms Park.
WJHG
Sippin' and Shuckin' Oyster and Champagne Rodeo NYE Party
WMBB
New Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge to open at Spinnaker Beach site
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The outline of a new entertainment venue is now clearly visible at the former Spinnaker Beach Club site. It’s the new 30,000 square foot Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. The project follows a deal between former Spinnaker owner Sparky Sparkman and Tootsie’s owner Steve Smith. Spinnaker first opened in the early 1970’s […]
familyvacationsus.com
Destin has a underwater-themed bowling experience that feels surprisingly fun for the whole family
If you crave a beach day twist that keeps everyone grinning, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill in Destin is ready to reel you in. Imagine bowling beneath glowing jellyfish lights and shipwreck decor while the kids gasp at colorful sea creatures overhead. You get family friendly thrills, solid...
southernboating.com
Sara Becnel on Elevating Boating Life at Sandestin Baytowne Marina
Sara Becnel of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resorts redefines what it means to blend luxury boating with sportfishing culture. What makes Sandestin’s marina one of the premier destinations on the Gulf Coast?. Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina offers more than just a place to dock; it’s an integral part of a...