City of Destin
Recent News About City of Destin
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CITY OF DESTIN: Birding with the Destin Library
The Destin Library is excited to present a new interactive bird-watching program this fall.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Dr. Prebble Ramswell Appointed to Serve on Florida League of Cities Committee
City of Destin Mayor Pro Tem/Councilwoman Appointed to Serve on Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee
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CITY OF DESTIN: City of Destin Council to Utilize Communications Media Technology for September 8th Council Meeting
On Monday, April 20th, 2020, the Destin City Council unanimously approved Resolution 20-08 – which provides for Uniform Rules When Using Communications Media Technology.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Adult Flag Football Fall League
The City of Destin’s Flag Football League will begin on Monday, September 21st, 2020, at the Morgan Sports Center.
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CITY OF DESTIN: City of Destin Launches Beach Experience Survey
The City of Destin is continuing its partnership with The Haas Center at the University of West Florida by conducting an additional survey regarding public beach access and the public’s experience with Destin’s beaches.
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CITY OF DESTIN: City of Destin BID Committee to Utilize Communication Media Technology for August 6th Meeting
The Destin City Council unanimously approved Resolution 20-08 – which provides for Uniform Rules When Using Communications Media Technology.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Public Works/Public Safety Committee and Infrastructure Surtax Advisory Committee Aug 11th Meeting
The Destin City Council unanimously approved Resolution 20-08 – which provides for Uniform Rules When Using Communications Media Technology. The Public Works/Public Safety Committee and Infrastructure Surtax Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 11th, at 5:30 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Free Face Masks at the Destin Library
In coordination with the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative, and the Okaloosa County Health Department, the Destin Library is giving away free face masks. The masks are 100% cotton with polyester elastic and are machine washable and dryable.
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29.5% unemployed in Destin in 2017
29.5 percent of Destin residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Destin's population increases by 48 people between 2017 and 2018
Destin's population increased by 48 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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The white population in Destin increases by 305 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in Destin increased by 305 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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51.6 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Destin
51.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Destin in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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African American population in Destin increases by 33 people between 2017 and 2018
African American population in Destin increased by 33 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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31% unemployed in Destin in 2018
31 percent of Destin residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Destin ranked 183rd in state for resident earnings in 2017
Destin ranked 183rd among cities in Florida by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.
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CITY OF DESTIN: City of Destin Takes Action in Response to COVID-19
The Destin City Council voted to close all beaches within the City limits of Destin.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Okaloosa County COVID-19 Update.
COVID-19 concerns have been front and center for Florida residents as of late, and Okaloosa County is no exception.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Kids Classics Club Features Harry Potter
The Destin Library’s seven-week Kids Classics Club continues on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. with the amazing modern classic, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J. K. Rowling.
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CITY OF DESTIN: City of Destin to Host Second Livery Vessel Meeting
The City of Destin Code Compliance Department and Community Development Office will host a follow-up meeting regarding livery vessels on Friday, February 28th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Destin City Hall Annex, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail.
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CITY OF DESTIN: Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus Coming to Destin Library
On Wednesday, February 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus will be at Destin Library.