OUTDOORSWater was low on Crab Island and Destin harbor amid windy cold snap Tina HarbuckFeb. 3, 2026, 11:08 a.m. ETThe area just north of the Marler Bridge in Destin known as Crab Island, the water playground in the warmer months, was high and dry on Feb.... See more
Pre-paid reservations will soon be needed at Henderson Beach State Park
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- Henderson Beach State Park in Destin will require online reservations for entry starting in mid-to-late February.
- Visitors must purchase a single-use day pass online ... See more
EVENTS: Gumbo contest, craft shows, Mardi Gras and more Tina Harbuck - Florida's Emerald Coast will host numerous festivals in the coming weeks, including food, craft, and Mardi Gras events. - Multiple Mardi Gras celebrations are scheduled in Crestview, H... See more
Hooters in Destin is closed Tina Harbuck - The Hooters restaurant in Destin has closed after nearly three decades of operation. - The reason for the closure is unknown, though several other Hooters locations have also recently closed nationwide. - For yea... See more
Destin wants to keep 4-acre parcel on Holiday Isle conservation land Tina Harbuck - The city of Destin wants a 4-acre parcel on Holiday Isle, recently purchased by the state, to be designated as conservation land. - Okaloosa County has proposed developing... See more
