DESTIN — The Destin City Council hired Carisse LeJeune as interim city manager in May 2016 and dropped the "interim" from her title less than two months later.Here, she provides input on a range of issues pertaining to "The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village."Q: What would be the main benefits of the city, or another company, possibly taking over the Gulf Power utility system in Destin?A: The city had a 30-year [...]

It's getting colder, the clock is ticking and regional authorities are scrambling to meet President Emmanuel Macron's deadline: get migrants off France's streets and out of forest hideouts by year's end.

Chef Emeril Lagasse's name is renowned the world over. With 13 successful restaurants under his belt and his own TV show, he didn't need to do anything more.However, the chef opened his 14th restaurant on Aug. 26, and this one is in the community he now calls home — South Walton. Lagasse told his wife he would never open a restaurant here, but he fell in love with the space, and when [...]

Christmas isn't just about presents. We all know this.But sometimes a gift means more than the thing itself. Sometimes it brings back memories — of a carefree childhood or a beloved family member.Tucked in the backed of our closets or packed away in attics, we keep some of these mementos from the past. We asked locals to share their stories about the oldest Christmas gift they still have and how it's managed to stay intact throughout the years. And just as [...]

These Florida lotteries were drawn Friday:Fantasy 5: 05-12-20-26-32Lucky Money: 15-28-31-35, Lucky Ball 11, estimated jackpot $1.7 millionMega Millions: 01-20-30-33-42, Mega Ball 16, Megaplier 4, estimated jackpot $247 millionPowerball: estimated jackpot $300 millionPick 2 Evening: 5-8Pick 2 Midday: 3-5Pick 3 Evening: 6-7- [...]

NORAD and the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), its predecessor, have followed Santa's path for 62 years now.

QUINCY — Okaloosa County Emergency Management and the Okaloosa County School Board recently teamed up with Walmart, which donated the use of two tractor trailers and drivers for Farm Share Quincy.They were able to make the 141-mile journey to the Quincy Farm Share Facility and take back with them 7,250 pounds of water, 860 blankets and 41,040 meals for kids, the homeless and disaster relief. They planned to return with a couple of flat beds to get more."When I heard we [...]

Crash occurred on Hamilton Bridge Road near Hawks Nest Drive in Santa Rosa County.

The Northwest Florida Daily News today announced its Large Schools All-Area Football team.Click on the links below to read all the stories and be sure to grab a copy of the Sunday print edition at your favorite outlet.Note: The Small Schools selections will be announced Monday.Coach [...]

Deputy Jarrett Bristol and Deputy Wes Haggan were among eight employees who received the OCSO Life Saving Award.