Six individuals and organizations have filed a legal challenge against the proposed Cypress Lakes development that has been approved for the west end of County Highway 30A.Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved the development in December and the suit was filed in Circuit Court on Jan. 10.The suit was filed by Judah Imhoff, who lives across the road from the proposed development; Norman and Theresa Froeshner, who live next to the proposed development in Beachview [...]

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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?

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 [...]