City of Destin

Lionfish have become a growing concern along the Gulf of Mexico. Indigenous to coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, lionfish are an invasive species in the region that prey on native fish. Due to their venomous spines, lionfish have no known predators, making them a potential threat to commercial and recreational fisheries.

The Emerald Coast is Hosting a series of beach cleanups and family friendly events to celebrate Earth Day.

Trees on the Coast have started the process of certifying Okaloosa County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat, but need residents to help take action

Destin High School is no longer a community wish. It’s real. Around 300 people gathered at the site of the future Destin High School Wednesday evening for…

Tuesday’s Municipal Elections in Okaloosa County resulted in a new charter amendment for Destin and one new face to the Fort Walton Beach City Council.…

Destin Mayor Gary Jarvis gave a round-up of accomplishments from last year and set future goals with the State of the City Tuesday evening.“2020 has…

If you’ve visited Destin’s beaches recently, the city wants to hear about it. Earlier this week, the city of Destin launched its visitor survey to gain…

Destin beaches will also be open May 1. City Council members deliberated the issue Wednesday night for more than two hours before voting unanimously to…

Destin City Council met for a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss and vote on how the council will conduct business during the coronavirus…

Following moves from Okaloosa and Walton counties, the city of Destin voted unanimously Friday morning to close beaches in city limits from March 21…