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Friday, May 12, 2023
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Student Heroes in Okaloosa County
Yesterday, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Okaloosa County, recognizing 37 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives. The Heroes were recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. “Hearing the struggles these students have endured reminds us how difficult life can be, but our response to those adversities is what really matters,” said Cox Gulf Coast Market vice president David Deliman. “It’s
Monday, March 13, 2023Destin Middle School Celebrates New Tennis Courts with a Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, March 13, Destin Middle School celebrated its new tennis courts with a ribbon cutting. Just after the ribbon was cut, the DMS Tennis Team took to the courts for the first ever true home tennis game. "Our school community would like to thank Superintendent Marcus Chambers, the Okaloosa County School District, former DMS Principal Grant Meyer, Coaches Brett Chipser and Allison Frankfurt, and Brett Driver for helping make our vision a reality," said DMS Principal Dr. Belinda Small. The school is
Monday, February 06, 2023Okaloosa County School District Selects Teacher of the Year
The Okaloosa County School District is proud to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year is Mr. Royal Preston, Construction Teacher at Okaloosa Technical College. Preston is a product of Okaloosa County Schools. During his senior year, he spent half his school day studying Carpentry at the Bay Area Vo-Tech School, now the Okaloosa Technical College (CTE), where he teaches Carpentry and Building Trades. “I always love celebrating our teachers who spend day in and day out going above and beyond to educate our
Tuesday, May 03, 2022City of Destin Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Camps and Programs
KID CAMPS ARCHERY CAMP: A Bullseye Archery Camp will be held at the Destin Sports Complex softball field on Monday, June 20th thru Friday June 24th. Camp will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for incoming 4th and 5th graders, and 3:00 to 5:00 pm for incoming 6th graders and above. The fee is $55 for Destin residents and $65 for non-residents. Each participant must be present on the first two days of camp (Monday and Tuesday), for safety lessons. Participants are encouraged to wear closed toe shoes and secure long
Friday, October 22, 2021Legendary Marine to Host 2021 Emerald Coast Honor Games - Vendors, Sponsors, Volunteers & Competitors Welcome
The 2021 Emerald Coast Honor Games has partnered with DEKA-FIT and Spartan to bring you a world-class fitness competition. 2021 Schedule of EventsFriday, November 128 a.m.Honor BreakfastDEKA StrongSaturday, November 138:30 a.m.Opening Ceremony and Events DEKA MileStrength CompetitionHonorary Ruck 22Awards Ceremony & AfterpartyThe event is hosted by Legendary Marine, home to the Guinness Book of World Records Largest Flag Mural by renowned artist and conservationist, Wyland. Want your photo with the
Monday, June 21, 2021Destin High Sings a Song with Hiring of New Music Teacher
Destin High School (DHS) is making great progress in the hiring of teachers and staff, as well as the renovation of the former Grace Lutheran Church to transform it into a new tuition free public charter school that will open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders this summer on Aug. 10. The DHS Governing Board and Principal Christine Cruickshank just announced the hiring of Courtney Murie Noe as the Music Program and Band Director. Noe is a familiar and respected face as a lifelong Destin resident, and as the
Monday, June 15, 2020City of Destin Parks and Recreation Department Programs and Events
PROGRAMS •HALF DAY SUMMER CAMP: A summer day camp will be offered at the Destin Community Center from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a lunch program from 12 - 1 p.m. The camp is for ages 5 - 12 years of age and costs $65 per week for non - Destin residents and $50 per week for Destin residents (lunch is an extra $15/non-resident & $10/resident). Each day will be a morning full of fun activities including games, crafts, swim days (towel and swimsuit required), structured playtime, and snacks.
Monday, June 01, 2020Okaloosa Arts Alliance Virtual School Poster Contest Winners
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance would also like to thank all of the Okaloosa County School students that participated in the 11th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest and first virtual poster contest due to COVID-19. This year due to COVID-19 we asked participants to share what they have been doing or seeing during COVID-19. Although we were not able to make everyone a 1st place winner, all 77 entries online and will remain available for everyone to go enjoy. To see all the entries go online to
