Destin Florida News Weather Fishing

The Florida Realtors Association wants to know what forced so many Floridians into foreclosure. - [Read more]

If youre planning to visit a Florida State Park, be prepared to pay more. In an effort to keep from shutting down some of the sites, park fees went up July 1st. - [Read more]

Local businesses have been gearing up for the 4th of July weekend for months... and they are expecting it to be a huge success. - [Read more]

The normally peaceful sunrise was shattered Friday morning in Bayou George, when a man allegedly fired a shot into the air, then pointed his rifle at sheriffs deputies. - [Read more]

A four year old boy was rushed to a local hospital Friday afternoon after being found floating in a pool at Cabana West apartments on Alf Coleman Road at the beach - [Read more]

The Dothan Police Bomb Squad has removed and detonated a pipe bomb from the parking lot behind Dothan High School in a situation that lasted more than three hours. - [Read more]

Except for sparklers, most fireworks are illegal in Florida, but a loophole allows the sale of firecrackers, bottle rockets and roman candles at roadside stands. Revelers beware. - [Read more]

Bay County Sheriffs Deputies are investigating an officer involved shooting this morning. - [Read more]

Panama City Beachs "Russell-Fields Pier" is officially open for business. The 8-million dollar project across the street from Pier Park, has been under construction for a year and a half. It opened to the public around dawn this morning. - [Read more]

Strong winds damage planes at the Destin Airport. - [Read more]

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The new shubee flowrider in panama city beach is a mere few weeks away from opening. The steel structure is growing out of the ground and soon, here you’ll be able to find the perfect wave all the time.

This flowrider will be a double that will be able to be transformed into one huge save surface.

Check out the pictures.

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Destin has once again proven itself to be a world-class vacation destination spot by landing a spot on Priceline.coms 6th annual list of the "Top 50 4th of July Weekend Travel Destinations." The Web site, which compiled data from more than 30,000 hotel reservations, found Destin to be the 38th most booked location for the holiday, ranking it in ...

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A Destin High School. A loss of local businesses. More tourists. Skyscrapers. High-paying local jobs. And legalized gambling. To see what Destin might look like on its 50th anniversary, The Log asked a number of local residents what they expect to see - [Read more]

Sometimes, amid all the celebration, bar-b-ques and fireworks, we forget what July 4th is all about - declaring our independance from Great Britain and the establishment of the greatest country on earth.  With great cause we celebrate our freedom and liberties, and we are given a chance to come together with the one thing everyone in this country has in common - we live in the good ‘ol US of A.

Saturday, our Veterans will be remembered at the Veteran’s Memorial located in Aaron Bessant Park.  It will be a time to remember those that gave all they had to protect our freedoms and those that served our country.  The Veterans Memorial Ceremony will take place at 4 pm and will be honored by contributors such as Panama City Beach Mayor Gayle Oberst, Richard Jackson, and Mary Carmaichal.  Also expected is Panama City Beach’s former Mayor, Lee Sullivan and County commissioner Mike Thomas.

Chaplain Hickenlooper will give the invocation, Marsha Rockhill from teh Saint Andrew School will seing the National Anthem, and Cmdr John Duncan and the Sea Cadets will be the Color Guard.  The Military Order of the Purpole Heart is the wreath giver and will be presented to Debbie to place by Dan Laurita, the President of the Veteran’s Council.

There will also be a Tyndall flyover at 5 pm.

When it takes the bait, reel it in. That was about the size of it on Wednesday for several of the charter boats that had a good mix of fish on the racks. As Capt. Justin Destin of the Full Draw said while he was hanging up his groups catch, “we - [Read more]

Long before the first vote was cast for incorporation, the fishermen of the sleepy fishing village known as Destin were casting their lines in the Gulf of Mexico. And today, some of those same charter boats that put Destin on the map are still afloat - [Read more]

Celebrate the 4th with Summertime Wines
Enjoy your freedom to choose from an amazing selection of wines for the summer holiday.

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut, French Champagne
ON SALE $26.99

07 Las Brisas, Rueda, Spain
ON SALE $10.99

07 Naia Verdejo, Rueda, Spain
ON SALE $12.99

06 Knappstein, Handpicked Riesling, Clare Valley Australia
2 for $14.99

07 A to Z, Pinot Gris, Oregon
price per bottle $12.99, bottle per case $11.69

05 A to Z, Chardonnay, Oregon 
price per bottle $12.99, bottle per case $11.69

06 Beringer Chardonnay, Stanley Ranch Vineyard, Napa Valley
ON SALE $14.99

07 A to Z , Pinot Noir, Oregon
price per bottle $19.99, bottle per case $17.99

05 A to Z, Night & Day Red, Oregon
price per bottle $14.99, bottler per case $13.49

02 Ridgeline, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
ON SALE $19.99

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Come join us Friday night from 5 to 7 pm. $10 per person with an instant $5 rebate toward the purchase of one of the featured wines.  Wine World also offers a 10% discount on straight or mixed cases. Cheese plates are available during the tasting for $5 at our Destin & Grand Blvd. locations.

The Tourist Development Council and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau have called a special combined meeting to discuss the results of the spring break perception study. This will, no doubt create an interesting debate on one of Panama City Beach’s most polarizing topics. They also plan to set a date for a community discussion forum.

Special Called Meeting

AGENDA

COMBINED BOARD MEETING
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
1:00 p.m. Council Room
PCB City Hall

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Review and Discuss the Results From the Spring Break Perception Study And Set Date For The Spring Break Community Forum, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

VI. ADJOURNMENT

To download this agenda click here.

The Lynn Haven Longhorns 10U Baseball team fought, scatched and clawed to win the the rain shortened Florida Dizzy Dean State Championship - [Read more]

  South Walton artist Mark Partington has been commissioned to paint the portrait of a retiring circuit court judge that will hang in the statehouse in Youngstown, Ohio. The judge is on the board of the prestigious Butler Art Institute, which contains - [Read more]

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL - Join Act4Murder as they perform "Peace, Love... And Murder" at Bogeys Bar & Restaurant (850-951-2233) on July 16, and "Knock Em Dead" at Joey Tomatos in Niceville (850-729-3354) on July 21. Both comedic murder mysteries - [Read more]

SEAGROVE, FL - Café Bouchee opened in the former location of Yiannis in April along a quiet stretch of County Road 30A in Seagrove. Chef/owner John Wagner cooks and runs the kitchen while his wife, Kerrie, can be found waiting tables. Wagner - [Read more]

Wine tastings at Wine World Outlet FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - Wine World Outlet at Uptown Station will hold wine tastings every Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. There will be around 10 wines to sample with a nice variety of styles from light whites to - [Read more]

Los Angeles Angels catcher and Marianna graduate Jeff Mathis made an impact in Sunday’s game. - [Read more]

Gulf coast community college hosted a high school team basketball camp over the weekend. - [Read more]

  DeLene Sholes was a teacher, principal and school administrator for 30 years. Throughout her teaching years, Sholes jotted down humorous, poignant and even sad events that took place during the course of her day or week. Sholes has taken those - [Read more]

  The second annual Farm Dinner at WaterColors Baithouse Sunday night was an interesting meal I enjoyed along with Gary Serafin, Bill Sabella, Tammy Massey, Justin Gaffrey, and Anne Hunter. All items were locally harvested. Jaie Obanner was a - [Read more]

NICEVILLE, FL - Frogs are cute. Frogs are fun.     T.R. Frogs Grill and Pizza is, just as its owners promise, "Toadally Awesome."     Located on State Road 20 in the Shops at Bluewater Bay complex, T.R. Frogs Grill and - [Read more]

Heat Advisory for Okaloosa County in effect until 7:00 PM CDT on June 19, 2009 - [Read more]

Santa Rosa Beach – Anthony Peebles walked away $1,000 richer on Saturday June 13th as Gulf Place held its first annual Beach Idol competition. Singing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen Peebles won the prize. A total of 19 contestants rounded - [Read more]

Youve got 1,000 new reasons to enter the 2009 Emerald Coast Swimsuit Calendar Contest. The overall winners in the ladies and gentlemens categories will not only collect a prize package worth about $2,600, theyll also receive an additional $1,000 - [Read more]