It’s not even 1 p.m. on a hot Friday afternoon and Ann White is already running around the Destin Fishing Rodeo merchandise trailer grabbing different colors, sizes and styles for customers waiting patiently at the windows.The largest crowds don’t arrive till the evening to view the day’s catches, but those who are already at the harbor clamor to get their piece of the historic fishing tournament.“Everybody has to have a Rodeo T-shirt, and they have [...]

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners have finalized the contract with C.W. Roberts Construction to begin building the county's sports complex.The park will be built on 34.62 acres located on the east end of U.S. Highway 98 and is projected to cost about $6.1 million to build. The county paid $2.4 million for the property.The sports park will be constructed in phases.Phase 1 will consist of all grading, bringing in more than 90,000-cubic yards of fill dirt, [...]