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Spring break calm, but underage drinking citations rise

Robbyn Brooks, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - With spring break only halfway over, the number of underage drinkers cited by sheriff's deputies is already equal to last year's total. According to statistics from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, in 2007 deputies cited 141... Full story

On beaches, it's time for rites of spring break

Kimberly White, Florida Freedom Newspapers

OKALOOSA ISLAND, FL - With volleyball nets up, suntan lotion out, surfboards waxed and swarms of seagulls swirling overhead, spring break has descended on the Emerald Coast. But with the market as unstable as it has been, it's anyone's guess how... Full story

From Hogwarts owls to the Emerald Coast seagulls

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - Training seagulls for an Emerald Coast tourism commercial is a lot different from working with the owls in the Harry Potter films, animal trainer Dave Sousa says. "Seagulls are opportunists," Sousa said. "They basically hang at the... Full story

Spring Break Road Trip

By Tara Roberts

There are just two words that come to mind when the topic of spring break comes up - road trip! For many high school seniors and college students, spring break is a welcomed change of pace after those long winter months. Temperatures are beginning... Full story

How Not to Look Like a Tourist

By Jennifer Otto

Let's face it - we can all spot a tourist from a mile away. They are the ones that have the kids on leashes and are constantly digging for maps in their fanny packs. They always have the camera ready even if it is just to take a couple dozen... Full story

Spring Break Tips for the Young and Fabulous

By Jennifer Otto

Party, party, party! This is what you hope to remember about Spring Break 2006. Unfortunately, many spring breakers forget their brains at home and quickly become victims of a spring break nightmare. Spring Break 2008 wants to provide you with the... Full story

Paradise Lost: Spring Break Blues

By Jennifer Otto

Are you dreaming of emerald green surf, sugary white beaches, mouth-watering seafood, indulgent shopping sprees and days off from responsibility? That is what spring break on the Emerald Coast is all about! However, and this is a big "however," you... Full story

Sing The Night Away

What happens on the Emerald Coast, stays on the Emerald Coast. If a little liquid courage gets you in the mood to sing karaoke, go ahead and sing the night away. We won't tell ... promise. The Emerald Coast has numerous karaoke bars just waiting... Full story

Fishing on Spring Break

By Julia Schuster

This spring break why not try your hand at fishing? Back in 1845, Captain Leonard Destin settled in northwest Florida and pioneered the fishing industry here. Since Capt. Destin's first catches, the Emerald Coast has been known as a fisherman's... Full story

Community Safety Tips for Spring Break

Every year between March and April, the Emerald Coast experiences an influx of people as colleges and schools across the U.S. take a week off for spring break. More people equals increased crime rates as small cities, such as Destin and Panama City... Full story

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