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🌱 Who came out swinging in Destin’s opening-night adult softball games?

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What's up Destin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who came out swinging in Destin's opening-night adult softball games?
  • What Destin's summer beach safety numbers reveal about risks and rescues
  • Why Destin's signature wine charity just changed its name.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Destin adult softball league kicks off with big wins (thedestinlog.com) — Destin's city adult coed softball league is underway at Morgan Sports Center, with Emerald Coast Roofscapes, Reissue, Urban Air, and Destin Commons all grabbing high-scoring wins in opening-week action. If you play or cheer in this league, box scores highlight standout hitters, late-inning rallies, and how each matchup unfolded across the first full slate of games.
   

• Destin beach safety numbers reveal a busy but safe summer (thedestinlog.com) — Destin beachgoers can look back on a packed but largely safe summer, with more than 1.7 million visitors, 155 rescues, and only one fatal incident reported along the seven-mile stretch of guarded shoreline. Lifeguards with the Destin Fire Control District handled hundreds of first-aid cases and over half a million preventative actions, and are now scaling back to eight roving guards daily as crowds thin after Labor Day.
   

• Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Changes Its Name. (midbaynews.com) — A Destin-based charity pillar is reintroducing itself as the Northwest Florida Children's Foundation, signaling a broader mission beyond its famous wine auction. Leaders say they'll keep the Destin Charity Wine Auction and Harvest Wine & Food Festival while focusing more on year-round grants, including $3.25 million this year to 16 Okaloosa and Walton County nonprofits serving children and families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • COUNTYWIDE 911 COORDINATION EXPANDS AS SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT AND DEFUNIAK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT JOIN SIMULTANEOUS 911 SYSTEM
    WALTON COUNTY, FLA – Emergency response in Walton County is now faster, smarter, and more connected. The Walton County Sheriff's Office is thrilled… (Nextdoor )
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  • Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Front Desk Night Auditor in Destin. Apply here.
  • Gulf Distributing Company posted a job opening for Seasonal Night Merchandiser- Destin/San Destin in Destin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Destin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Miramar Beach

  • Therapeutic Massage vs Relaxation Massage: Which Experience Is Best at Miramar Beach? (omaha.com)

Fort Walton Beach

  • Emerald Coast Science Center to host 10th annual Women in Science Conference in Fort Walton Beach (getthecoast.com)
  • Fort Walton Beach shuts out Milton 28-0 in district opener (getthecoast.com)
  • Okaloosa County hosts Heroes and Patriots Festival to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 (weartv.com)

Niceville

  • Niceville's best and brightest shine at prestigious international conference (midbaynews.com)
  • Niceville Fire Department launches first community survey to guide strategic plan (getthecoast.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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