Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Destin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Thinking about a snapper trip? Here’s how Destin’s season is starting

Destin, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Destin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about a snapper trip? Here’s how Destin’s season is starting
  • See how a Destin Middle student is shining in national history
  • How a Walton County surgery death is touching Destin families

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 74.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• All snapped up: Destin charter fleet kicks off red snapper season (thedestinlog.com) — Destin’s charter fleet has kicked off a 147-day red snapper season, drawing anglers from across the Southeast to local docks starting June 1. With a two-fish, 16-inch minimum per person, boats are already filling racks with snapper plus grouper, mingo, and more, giving residents and visitors plenty of options for booking trips this summer and early fall.
   

• Two Okaloosa County students win top honors in America 250 writing contest (getthecoast.com) — A Destin Middle School student, Lilly Lopez, has earned first place in a regional America 250 history writing contest, bringing recognition to both her school and the city. Her winning essay, along with the runner-up’s, will be showcased July 4 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, giving Destin families a chance to see local student work featured in a major Independence Day exhibit.
   

• Alabama family seeks justice in case against doctor accused of removing wrong organ (mypanhandle.com) — A tragic Walton County medical case has close ties to Destin, as 70-year-old Vietnam veteran Bill Bryan died after a Miramar Beach surgery while vacationing here with his wife. His family continues driving down for court hearings as the manslaughter case against Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky moves slowly forward, with a tentative trial date set but likely to change.
   

📸 Around Destin

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Destin

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

📣 Destin Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this anybody's kitty in/around Holiday Isle?
    I've been feeding him for months now but will be moving and I need to figure out what to do about him/her. He/she kind of looks like two different… (Nextdoor Gulf Breeze Shore)
  • I’m mad I didn’t stand up and step in;
    I was waiting for my appointment at Aspen dental in Destin. (Very friendly staff). This guy and his “nephew” walked in, not for an appointment, but… (Nextdoor Mattie M Kelly)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Destin. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Destin, Florida in Destin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Destin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Miramar Beach

  • Massive seaweed bloom expected to worsen along Gulf Coast beaches this summer (wwltv.com)
  • How Dawn Staley, South Carolina landed French recruit Justine Loubens (thestate.com)
  • Airbnb just made vacation grocery runs optional. How new service works (providencejournal.com)

Fort Walton Beach

  • Check out the variety of fun at The GAB Spot in Fort Walton Beach (nwfdailynews.com)
  • ‘It's not just you': A Fort Walton Beach couple's journey through male infertility leads to national TV (getthecoast.com)
  • HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses picket over alleged safety concerns, short staffing (weartv.com)

Ok Destin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Destin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Destin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.