Days Gone By: The Big Catch
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Destin woman accused of stabbing boyfriend
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Destin woman with aggravated battery domestic violence after her boyfriend suffered multiple cuts and stab wounds following a verbal argument,...
View ArticleGasoline barrels wash ashore along Scenic Hwy. 98
It’s not odd to see items wash ashore in Destin, but when they are large, filled with liquid and there are close to a dozen of them, it’s a little strange. Especially when men in hazmat suits are...
View Article‘A full-service dining experience’: Local pizzeria renovates and adds service
Merlin’s Pizza is a Destin staple. For the past 15 years the local pizzeria has been serving it’s pizza pie, pasta, salad and wings to locals and tourists alike. After opening in March of 1999, it...
View ArticleDestin Forward explores Destin Water Users facility as part of Environmental Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Heather Pike, marketing coordinator at Destin Commons, is a member of this year’s Destin Forward class. She will be filing stories monthly chronicling her experiences in the Chamber of...
View ArticleCartoon: Gas Prices
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty gives his take on the plummeting gas prices.
View ArticleC-o-n-g-r-a-t-s: DMS student advances to regional Spelling Bee in Tallhassee
Destin Middle School sixth grade student, Gabe Tironi, won the Okaloosa County School District Spelling Bee held on December 4, 2014 by spelling the words “buffalo” and “beige” correctly. He will go...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: National Naval Aviation Museum
Destin has a lot to offer, and although its beaches are world-famous and its seafood delicious, there are hundreds of hidden treasures in the surrounding area of Northwest Florida that yield for fun...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Sunrise to Sunset
There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike...
View ArticleIt’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s race time: More than 430 Race in Destin’s...
More than 430 racers braved the chilly winds Saturday morning and raced in Destin’s Superhero Bayou, Bay & Back sponsored by Shoreline Church. The race featured a USATF-certified half marathon...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Car washes, dark chocolate and The Rolling Stones
“Hey! You! Get off of my cloud …” from “Get Off My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones When you buy a stock, you’re not just buying paper. You’re investing in a company. Ever wonder what makes one better...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: The Henderson Edition
The luxury resort project known as The Henderson drew a mixed reaction from those on The Log’s Facebook page. Here’s a look at what some of our social media friends had to say about the new...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Animal Craze
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By showcases photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos, send...
View ArticleBake My Day: Local baker wins award from Martha Stewart
Heidi McAnulla, owner of Destin bakery Bake My Day, can’t remember when her love for Martha Stewart began but she does remember every detail about the day her cake was featured on her idol’s wedding...
View ArticleLet the Games Begin: Senior Olympics Coming to Destin
For the first time ever, the city of Destin will host qualifiers for the National Senior Games Association with a local competition called the Destin-Emerald Coast Senior Olympic Games. The...
View ArticleFinding a new use
Crews from the city of Destin were seen earlier this week dismantling a metal storage building that sat behind the old Pottery Barn location on Airport Road. The site was slated to become the city’s...
View ArticleLet the good times roll: Enjoy Mardi Gras fun at HarborWalk Village
The Destin Harbor Boardwalk transforms into the Big Easy as green, purple and gold fills HarborWalk Village for one big party on the Destin Harbor. The festivities kick off Feb. 6 for the annual Mardi...
View ArticleBusses to Niceville: Destin youth council gets closer to new choice zoning...
The first step has been taken by the Destin youth council in their quest to see free transportation provided to Niceville High School students who reside in Destin, but there is still another hurdle...
View ArticleREADY: If it just weren’t for those ‘bad apples’ …
As a retired teacher, I support and admire anyone who belongs to that profession. Teachers work long, hard hours, spend their own money on supplies, and pour their very souls into ensuring their...
View ArticleHart: Deflate-gate: Crime and punishment
For those late to “Deflate-gate,” let me save you some time: Tom Brady or Patriots coach Bill Belichick did it. They either knew or willfully looked the other way as the underlings they instructed let...
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