It was a foot-stomping, knee-slapping old-fashioned hillbilly Tuesday morning as Dennis “Moonshine” Rader introduced his unique performance style to the appreciative Destin snowbirds. The laughter was second only to the thunderous applause as he received a standing ovation. If you missed him or would just like to enjoy more of him, he will be performing at the Destin Community Center Sunday evening, Jan. 21. Tickets are just $10 at the door.Next Tuesday the snowbirds [...]

On the night before what will go down in local history as the "second ice storm but mostly just hella cold," I was driving down Racetrack Road when I noticed a large wreck. There were emergency vehicles and lights flashing on both sides of the road.I couldn't have missed the accident, but what I did almost miss was a group of firefighters walking across the dark road in front of my car, visible only by reflective patches on the bottom of their pants.My daughter spotted them [...]

Come join the fun by registering from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Faith Assembly Hall at 306 S Geronimo St. in  Miramar Beach. A membership fee of $10 per person buys you friendship, special offers and a chance at door prizes. Dozens of activities (most of them free to members) offer something for everyone. But even better are the new friends you’ll make here in your winter nesting place. Full information can be found at waltoncountysnowbirds.comThe next [...]

Beached sailboat continues to captivate beachgoers, but how long will it stay?

Well, it has been a rough start to the 2018 season but the Snowbirds of Fort Walton Beach are not to be deterred: We have registered in record numbers, closing in on 600, and have begun to enjoy the hospitality and beauty of the Emerald Coast.The first social of the year was held at the Crab Trap on The Boardwalk, and nearly 150 members enjoyed sharing stories of home along with good food and lots of cheering for their favorite NFL team on the big screen during the playoffs. Prior to [...]

Walter Cruickshank, the director of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, said his agency still is conducting analyses on sites nationwide.

Walter Cruickshank, the director of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, said his agency still is conducting analyses on sites nationwide.

FORT WALTON BEACH — This year’s Libertarian Party of Florida convention will be next month in Fort Walton Beach. The Future of Freedom event will be Feb. 23-25 at the Ramada Plaza Fort Walton Beach Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE. “Delegates for the Libertarian Party national convention will be selected at this meeting,” Anna Marie Morris, chairman for the Libertarian Party of Bay County, stated in a press release. “Pre- [...]

DESTIN — Local businessman Dewey Destin recently confirmed a sea change in his dispute with the city over an easement/public access road at the planned Capt. Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza.The 0.77-acre park site is at 206 Harbor Blvd. with Dewey Destin’s Harborside Restaurant to the west, Brotula’s Seafood House and Steamer and the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina to the east, Destin [...]