News Topic: Destin

Monday September 28 2009

Conductor Breaks Back On Opening Night

An orchestra conductor from Destin is recovering after he falls 14 feet and breaks his back on the opening night of an opera he wrote for the Pensacola Opera. more »
2:22 PM
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By Associated Press
Thursday July 02 2009

Strong Winds Cause $1 Million In Damage At Destin Airport

Okaloosa County EMA tells News 5 that 10 planes were damaged, including three that were flipped over. more »
5:58 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Monday May 25 2009

Elderly Man Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

Police say the 87-year-old man drove up onto the sidewalk and hit a concrete wall near the Destin Airport. more »
3:26 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Destin Man Causes Two Drunk Driving Accidents & Keeps Going

Police say Robert Whitehead was so drunk he didn't stop after he hit two cars. more »
3:08 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Sirk: I have a friend who was drinking and driving.  He said he had done this for years.  He was driving home one day and it was raining, he hit another… 25 Responses »
Tuesday May 05 2009

Bruno’s Bankruptcy Impacting Gulf Coast Shoppers

Four Bruno's and one Food World will close in the News 5 viewing area as part of the sale approved Monday by a federal bankruptcy judge. more »
5:34 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by KxVicious: Just please don’t take Bruno’s at University & Airport! It’s the only 24 hour grocery store in town!!! (Wal-mart is evil, and the… 12 Responses »
Monday April 13 2009

Three People Drown At Florida Panhandle Beaches

Authorities say two swimmers and a kayaker drowned off Panhandle beaches over the Easter weekend. more »
12:19 PM
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By The Associated Press
Saturday February 21 2009

Shopping Center Scare

Portions of a popular shopping center in Destin, Florida, were shut down after security guards spotted what appeared to be a pipe bomb. more »
11:47 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Wait4Me: Don’t get your panties in a wad Dew, It was an honest mistake if that is what you mean.. Also the pipe could have been filled with batteries and taped… 4 Responses »
Tuesday February 03 2009

Man Wanted For Robbing Publix Pharmacy

SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS Police say a man jumped over the counter of a store in Destin and took several bottles of Hydrocodone. more »
12:06 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Sunday February 01 2009

Police ID Body Found In Choctawhatchee Bay

66-year old William Richey of Choctaw Beach was a well-known interior designer in the area. more »
12:08 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by mustuknow: Okay, did he fall?  Was this a suicide?  Did someone push him?  I don’t know the area but it just seems strange that a man is found… view »
Friday January 30 2009

Man’s Body Found In Choctawhatchee Bay

Police say the man's car was parked on the Mid-Bay Bridge between Destin and Niceville with the engine still running. more »
2:25 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by KxVicious: I wonder why he chose a toll bridge? view »
Thursday January 22 2009

Police Call Off Search For Destin Woman

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says Laurie Kimbell left the country under her own volition. more »
4:11 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday January 21 2009

Bomb Threat To Pentagon Traced To Florida Pay Phone

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office releases audio from bomb threat made the morning of President Obama's inauguration. CLICK TO LISTEN more »
4:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by dougstech: (inaudible)? I was able to hear exactly what he said. “Hey its next door.” 1 Responses »

Destin Woman Missing

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Destin woman who has been missing since Friday, January 16th. more »
4:14 PM
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By Okaloosa County, FL S.O.
Tuesday January 20 2009

Police Looking For Witnesses Of Deadly Crash

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for anyone who saw a crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. more »
11:15 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Thursday January 15 2009

What’s Going Around? Bronchitis And Nosebleeds

Do you have a persistent cough or a painful head cold? You're not the only one. Here's what's going around this week. more »
11:19 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by KxVicious: Did anyone else spit their coffee everywhere when they go to this one: 3. Do not strain during bowel movements. Use a stool softener. 2 Responses »

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