Emerald Coast Dispatch
Destin, 30A and Panama City Beach news: Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa and Bay counties. Our first stories are on the way. In the meantime, start with the county pages and visitor guides below.
Bay CountyDeer Point LakeWhat is the water level at Deer Point Lake?Bay CountyEconfina CreekWhere can I kayak Econfina Creek and how high is the water?
Okaloosa CountySS United States Artificial ReefWhen is the SS United States being sunk off Destin?Okaloosa CountyGulfarium Marine Adventure ParkIs the Gulfarium open today and what time are the dolphin shows?Okaloosa CountyOkaloosa County Artificial ReefsWhere are the artificial reefs off Destin and how deep are they?
Santa Rosa CountyBlackwater River State ParkIs Blackwater River State Park open and can I tube the river?Santa Rosa CountyBlackwater River State ForestWhat is there to do in Blackwater River State Forest near Milton FL?
Walton County30A Songwriters FestivalWhen is the 30A Songwriters Festival 2027?Walton CountySeasideIs Seaside FL open after the storm and what is there to do?Walton CountyUnderwater Museum of ArtHow do I visit the Underwater Museum of Art in South Walton?
Visitor guides
All guides
Okaloosa CountyCrab IslandWhat is the best time to go to Crab Island?Bay CountyPanama City BeachWhat color is the beach flag in Panama City Beach today?Bay CountyShell IslandHow do I get to Shell Island in Panama City Beach?Okaloosa CountyDestin HarborWhat is there to do at HarborWalk Village in Destin?Okaloosa CountyOkaloosa IslandWhat are the public beach accesses on Okaloosa Island and where do I park?Bay CountySt. Andrews State ParkIs St. Andrews State Park open and how much is admission?Okaloosa CountySS United States Artificial ReefWhen is the SS United States being sunk off Destin?Santa Rosa CountyNavarre BeachWhat are the beach flag colors at Navarre Beach today?