Delta cuts Florida routes, leaving smaller cities without direct flights
Travelers from smaller Midwestern and East Coast cities could have fewer nonstop options to Florida this fall as Delta Air Lines reshapes its network. Delta Is Dropping 14 Florida Routes The airline is ending 14 routes connected to Florida airports between late 2025 and 2026. The cuts affect popular destinations across the state. Orlando International […]
Panama City Beach Hooters closes after three decades
After more than three decades in Panama City Beach, a longtime restaurant is closing its doors for the final time. Hooters Says Goodbye to Panama City Beach Hooters of Panama City Beach, located at 12709 Front Beach Road, permanently closed after serving the community for more than 30 years. The restaurant announced its final day […]
New Aldi coming to Destin
Aldi is officially coming to Destin, bringing a new grocery option to a familiar location by the end of the year. Aldi Is Taking Over the Former Winn-Dixie Aldi confirmed that it will open its first Destin location at 981 Highway 98 E. The store will occupy the former Winn-Dixie building at 98 Palms. Winn-Dixie […]
What Alys Beach can teach UF students about sustainable Florida development
Florida’s next generation of architects is looking beyond individual buildings to explore how communities can grow alongside the land. A Living Lab for Sustainable Design Twelve graduate students in the University of Florida’s new JaxLab architecture program are putting that idea into practice at Congaree & Penn, a 330-acre working farm and agritourism property in […]
Local pageant queen makes 600+ superhero capes for kids across the country
A Santa Rosa Beach preteen is turning her pageant platform into a mission of hope, one handmade superhero cape at a time. From Pageant Crown to Community Mission Twelve-year-old Poppy Blue of Santa Rosa Beach recently earned the 2026 Miss Ultimate USA Preteen title in Orlando. Her journey to the national pageant began with a […]
Historic Harrison Avenue could be named one of Florida’s Great Places
Historic Harrison Avenue in Downtown Panama City is getting statewide attention for its role in bringing people, businesses, and culture together. Harrison Avenue Earns Statewide Recognition Harrison Avenue has been named one of four finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Awards. The annual awards come from the American Planning Association Florida. […]
30A restaurant makes history with first full Kobe cow import to North America
A 30A restaurant is giving diners a rare taste of Japan with an entire Kobe cow imported directly from a farm in Japan. Old Florida Fish House Brings Kobe Beef to 30A Old Florida Fish House in Walton County has become the first restaurant in North America to import an entire Kobe cow from Japan. […]
Applebee’s closes 10 more restaurants in Florida and Georgia
Applebee’s has closed 10 more restaurants across Florida and Georgia following a franchisee’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Which Applebee’s Locations Have Closed? Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida operated dozens of Applebee’s restaurants across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 24, 2026. The company cited several financial challenges. These […]
Popular Big Mama’s Country Cooking expands to Panama City Beach
A familiar Panama City restaurant is bringing its homestyle Southern cooking to Panama City Beach with a new location designed for locals and visitors alike. Big Mama’s Opens on Hutchison Boulevard Big Mama’s Coastal Country Cooking opened on August 31, 2026, at 10071 Hutchison Blvd. in Panama City Beach. The restaurant expands on the concept […]
Jaws Souvenirs looks ahead to rebuilding
A beloved Panama City Beach souvenir shop is planning a comeback after a recent fire destroyed its longtime location. Jaws Souvenirs Plans a Fresh Start Jaws Souvenirs suffered major damage in a fire earlier this month. The shop’s owners now plan to rebuild and reopen the popular Panama City Beach attraction. Jaws of Memories owns […]
