$15M waterfront park opens with parking, restrooms, more in this Florida Gulf Coast city
A new 14-acre park has officially opened in Destin as the city efforts expanding beach access for both residents and visitors.
May 5, 2026Open source
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THE WEATHER AUTHORITY, (WINK) — After a stormy start to Sunday, Southwest Florida settled into a more typical summertime pattern during the afternoon, with...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A silent alarm: Inside Florida’s urgent battle over firefighter suicide
When the alarm rings, firefighters run toward the chaos that everyone else is desperately trying to escape. Most will praise their physical strength, bravery...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lee County
Police in central Florida issued the first-ever 'Spectrum Alert' on Wednesday after new law goes into effect
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Contestants face off in messy Key lime pie eating contest in Key West
24 contestants went fork-first into Florida’s most famous dessert in a messy showdown that has become a staple of Independence Day weekend in the Keys.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Southbound Florida's Turnpike shut down for hours due to semi-truck fire
A section of Florida’s Turnpike shut down for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida man accused of sexually battering, killing wife after divorce filing
A 47-year-old Florida man is behind bars, accused of sexually battering and killing his wife weeks after she filed for divorce in January.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force teams return from Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts; local relief effor...
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela.Miami-Dade Fire Rescu...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Arcadia man sentenced to 30 years for travelling internationally to sexually exploit minors
A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of victim...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
On the prowl for Florida’s invasive pythons, these guys are interrupting snake orgies
. Croc docs program coordinator Melissa Miller, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and researchers Brandon Welty and Eric Suarez hold two snakes they caught...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Purdue wide receiver, Apopka native files countersuit against FAU in NIL contract dispute
Former Ocoee High School football player Asaad Waseem has filed a countersuit against Florida Atlantic University.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida sees rise in fatal road rage crashes, study finds
A study highlights a sharp increase in fatal road rage crashes in Florida, with drivers sharing their concerns about aggressive behavior on the state's roads...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Aunt remembers Orlando teen who 'loved the water' after fatal Daytona Beach rip current
A Central Florida family is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Orlando teen who died after being caught in a rip current off Daytona Beach.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida AG faces new attacks over Hope Florida scandal, Alligator Alcatraz Florida Attorney General James U...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida motorist, 41, who cops say sideswiped ambulance, injured paramedic, found asleep on couch when depu...
A Florida motorist was arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies said he sideswiped an ambulance and injured a paramedic in the crash, WFLA-TV reported.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tragedy as female scuba diver who went on solo journey off Florida coast is found dead in water
A missing Florida scuba diver who vanished during a solo dive off Treasure Island Beach has been found dead after a two-day search, bringing a heartbreaking...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lightning strike kills swimmer, hospitalizes 3 others at popular beach
One person is dead and three others were injured following a lightning strike at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, Friday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Authorities: smoke detectors alert occupants of house fire in Navarre, Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Midway Fire District in Northwest Florida posted on its Facebook page that they battled a residential structure fire Saturday nigh...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Destin is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Region: North Florida
ZIP Codes
32540, 32541
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Weather Authority
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY, (WINK) — After a stormy start to Sunday, Southwest Florida settled into a more typical summertime pattern during the afternoon, with...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A silent alarm: Inside Florida’s urgent battle over firefighter suicide
When the alarm rings, firefighters run toward the chaos that everyone else is desperately trying to escape. Most will praise their physical strength, bravery...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lee County
Police in central Florida issued the first-ever 'Spectrum Alert' on Wednesday after new law goes into effect
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Contestants face off in messy Key lime pie eating contest in Key West
24 contestants went fork-first into Florida’s most famous dessert in a messy showdown that has become a staple of Independence Day weekend in the Keys.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Southbound Florida's Turnpike shut down for hours due to semi-truck fire
A section of Florida’s Turnpike shut down for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Florida man accused of sexually battering, killing wife after divorce filing
A 47-year-old Florida man is behind bars, accused of sexually battering and killing his wife weeks after she filed for divorce in January.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force teams return from Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts; local relief effor...
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of heroes returned to South Florida following their weeklong deployment to Venezuela.Miami-Dade Fire Rescu...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Arcadia man sentenced to 30 years for travelling internationally to sexually exploit minors
A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of victim...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
On the prowl for Florida’s invasive pythons, these guys are interrupting snake orgies
. Croc docs program coordinator Melissa Miller, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and researchers Brandon Welty and Eric Suarez hold two snakes they caught...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Coordinates
30.3920000, -86.4834000
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11:18 AM America/New_York
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Okaloosa County
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