Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 29, 2026 DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — A house fire in Destin early Thursday ...

With many closures happening since 2017, Joe's Crab Shack in Destin remains open.

The Destin Fishing Rodeo will hold its annual general membership meeting on February 5th at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar.

From a diver to a young boy with a cast net, all are depicted on the new banners that went up on Main Street in Destin on Jan ...

Residents and city officials in Destin opposed plans last Tuesday for a new $84 million waterfront park on Holiday Isle, citing concerns that the 4-acre lot could become a commercial hub that ...

Destin officials recently announced Florida has purchased land on Holiday Isle to build a public park with trails, pavilions and around 100 parking spaces in an effort to expand access to the Gulf ...

The decision to buy the land has come under scrutiny from top Republican officials and longtime Florida conservation experts. The state of Florida has officially closed on the purchase of 4 acres of ...

JetBlue has announced new nonstop service to Florida’s Emerald Coast, with flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) starting March 5, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly seasonal ...

DALLAS — Enter to win a Florida vacation for four to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, including five nights at the island resort, a snorkel or dive package with scuba-tech ...

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Fort Walton Beach Police Department officers arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up a juvenile probation office. According to an FWBPD news release, ...

When Florida is in urgent need of more conservation land, why were 4 waterfront acres made the top priority? Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands ...