Texas man dies after tragic accident at Crab Island
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, a Texas tourist died after going down a rental pontoon boat slide head first and striking his head on the bottom at Crab Island. Family
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Watch this helicopter land on a floating helipad at Crab Island
On Friday, September 2, 2022, a Bell 505 Jet Ranger helicopter from Team Black Diamond approached Crab Island around 12pm. Spectators got a unique opportunity to watch the âOne Caratâ chopper make
Okaloosa County Sheriffâs Office already surpasses last yearâs BUI arrests
The Okaloosa County Sheriffâs Office Marine Unit ranked number one in the state of Florida last year in BUI arrests by any Sheriffâs Office or Police Department. Now, they have already surpassed
17 BUIs, 255 vessel stops, 72 traffic accidents (plus more) over July 4th weekend in Okaloosa
With another 4th of July weekend in the books, both the Okaloosa & Walton County Sheriffâs Offices have released stats for their non-stop weekend. Hereâs how it looked: The OCSO
Operation Dry Water intensifies in Okaloosa in anticipation of 4th of July Festivities
As the Fourth of July and other summer celebrations draw near, Operation Dry Water is once again doubling-down its efforts to curb dangerous boating behavior and accidents. Established by the National
Okaloosa Sheriffâs Office stresses importance of water safety near Crab Island following drowning
Following the drowning at Crab Island on Sunday, the Okaloosa Sheriffâs Office is re-emphasizing how important it is to be aware and knowledgeable when it comes to water safety, especially around
Man drowns near Crab Island, reportedly swept away from rental pontoon boat while trying to fix it
On Sunday, May 30, 2022, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Florida Fish and Wildlife and the Coast Guard in the search for a missing individual near Crab Island.
SHORE-DASH: Get local food delivered to you at Crab Island in Destin
Shore-Dash works with 4 local restaurants to deliver everything from pizza and wings, to fried shrimp baskets and tacos, to boiled crawfish and peel and eat shrimp, and even ice.
While hanging at Crab Island, actor Jamie Foxx says “this is what America should be”
During a podcast interview back in February, actor Jamie Foxx discussed his partnership with Brown Sugar Bourbon. During the interview, the comedian talked about taking the brand to Destin, Florida
Okaloosa Commission sets public hearing for new Waterway Rental Safety Ordinance
On Tuesday morning, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation on the draft Waterway Rental Safety Ordinance. Background: Throughout the 2020 Summer, there was a series of on-water accidents involving
Pontoon and jet-ski rental companies taking additional precautions ahead of ‘Destin Takeover’ parties
In recent days, two different flyers have been circulating on social media platforms promoting “takeover parties” at Crab Island and in Destin. On Monday morning, a joint press conference was
Officials looking to better manage commercial operations at Crab Island
The National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, is proposing to implement a Commercial Services Strategy (CSS) to better manage commercial operations in the Crab Island Area of the national