30A Breaking News

People looking to get away in 2017 were searching for rentals along the Emerald Coast, according to the annual trend report from the travel website Tripping.com.Destin topped the list of popular U.S. beaches, based on search data from the site. Other local beaches mentioned include Panama City Beach at No. 4 and Pensacola Beach at No. 13.According to the report, the average daily rental price in Destin is $267. The cost is $195 in Panama City Beach and $229 [...]

White House infighting and feuds with foreign adversaries continue unabated

Hitting back via formal White House statement rather than a more typical Twitter volley, President Donald Trump insisted Steve Bannon had little to do with his victorious campaign and "has nothing to do with me or my Presidency."

FORT WALTON BEACH — Perry Avenue during the latter part of last year received numerous upgrades, including large bicycle markings painted on the road.Besides the addition of those and other pavement markings, the Florida Department of Transportation-led improvements that were completed last August consisted of milling and resurfacing work, pedestrian signal upgrades, sidewalk construction, drainage improvements and new signage. [...]

8-year rally since the Great Recession continues to confound skeptics

Five-year drilling plan could allow oil exploration in waters from Georgia to Maine, where drilling has been blocked for decades

Accident occurred just hours after the storm clobbered the Southeast coast — when two sleeper cars and a baggage car derailed

CRESTVIEW — The new Okaloosa County Courthouse is taking shape with just six months of construction left for the final product.County Public Works Director Jason Autrey said almost all the windows have been installed and a permanent roof will replace the temporary one in the coming weeks."They're also installing all of the electrical and plumbing," Autrey said. "They are beginning to install the drywall and the interior offices are starting to take shape. [...]