August 2023 News Stories – Destin

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer has graced us with its radiant presence! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into August!

Whale shark spotted off the coast of Destin

https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/watch-fishermen-encounter-a-whale-shark-off-the-coast-of-destin.html

Capt. Royal Melvin Heritage Park is officially open in Destin

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/local/2023/07/20/capt-royal-melvin-heritage-park-is-now-open-in-destin/70424695007/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=BelowGalleryFeed-FeedRedesign

Special Operations Command will remain at Okaloosa’s Hurlburt Field

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/military/2023/07/28/hurlburt-field-to-keep-air-force-special-ops-sen-rick-scott-says/70488171007/

Big Bad Breakfast now open in Destin

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/07/11/big-bad-breakfast-destin-florida-menu-hours-what-to-know-before-you-go/70402591007/

Destin High School students get hooked on fishing

https://www.thedestinlog.com/picture-gallery/news/2023/07/31/destin-high-students-get-hooked-fishing-destin/12299299002/

24th Special Operations Wing Safety Manager Rescues Large Shark

https://www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3475048/24-sow-safety-manager-rescues-large-shark/

Black Creek Music Festival, Walton County’s Newest Music Event, Is Taking Place August 18–20 At The Outpost

https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/black-creek-music-festival/