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Public Safety

Destin Woman Arrested on Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

Local Government

Destin Council Tables Sweeping Annexation After Residents Pack Chambers

Weather & Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Passes South of Okaloosa County

An accessible boardwalk leads through sea oats and pavilions to a wide white-sand beach and emerald Gulf.
Community

Tarpon Beach Park Opens 340 Feet of Public Gulf-Front Access in Destin

Emergency water, radios, flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, and documents arranged outside a shuttered coastal home.
Guides & Resources

Hurricane Season on the Emerald Coast: A Practical Preparedness Guide

Green, yellow, single red, double red, and purple beach warning flags displayed beside the Gulf.
Guides & Resources

Know the Flags: An Emerald Coast Guide to Beach Warnings and Rip Currents

An agenda packet and notebook overlook an empty coastal city council chamber and public microphone.
Guides & Resources

How to Follow Local Government Across Okaloosa County

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