Jared Williams

Architectural firm SRS presented a long-term vision for Destin's development, including plans for a new City Hall, Community Center, and historic Fishing Village district, to be implemented over 5-15 years.

The Destin City Council voted unanimously to begin contract negotiations with Interim City Manager Larry Jones for the permanent position, replacing former manager Louis Zunguze.

High school students from Florida presented their marine biodiversity research alongside scientists from leading universities at the 2nd World Congress of Marine Stations in Shizuoka, Japan, becoming the only U.S. high school involved in the global NaGISA program.

Okaloosa school officials broke ground Thursday on Pineview School, a new 1,200-student K-8 campus aimed at relieving overcrowding in Crestview-area schools.

The READing Paws Program, part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs initiative, partners certified therapy dogs with schools to boost literacy and confidence among young readers in Okaloosa County.

A new round of construction work on U.S. 98 in Okaloosa County returns to the site of October's controversial lane closures that caused significant traffic delays and prompted military leadership intervention.

Be the Magic Foundation, operated by Bit-Wizards, provided 302 gifts to 34 children from 17 families at Fresh Start For Children & Families this holiday season.

Okaloosa County schools will remain operational during the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, using it as educational opportunity.

A new web-based application launched by Okaloosa County helps residents determine which government entity manages and maintains specific roadways through an interactive color-coded map system.

The 0.4-mile road project aims to provide traffic relief in Destin, where record visitor numbers and local traffic create persistent bottlenecks along Highway 98, particularly during peak tourist seasons.