February News Stories – Destin

2023 is off to a great start! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into February!

Plans are already underway for the 75th Destin Fishing Rodeo

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/local/2023/02/01/75th-annual-destin-fishing-rodeo-is-being-planned-now/69843784007/

Public art project will put 20 colorful birds around Okaloosa County

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/local/2023/01/26/emerald-coast-heron-project-is-part-of-okaloosa-public-arts/69837896007/

Destin officials sink 180-foot ship to create artificial reef

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/okaloosa-county/destin-officials-sink-180-foot-ship-to-create-artificial-reef/

2023 Mardi Gras happenings around Okaloosa Co.

https://www.wkrg.com/mardi-gras/2023-mardi-gras-happenings-around-okaloosa-co/

Don’t Miss The 34th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival – Feb 14-25

http://www.sandestingumbofestival.com

Okaloosa Co. STEMM Academy nominated for National Blue Ribbon

https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/okaloosa-co-stemm-academy-nominated-for-national-blue-ribbon/

Okaloosa County bans smoking at public beaches, public parks

https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/okaloosa-co-votes-to-ban-smoking-at-public-beaches-parks/