It’s Story Time! Children sing, read and dance at the Destin Library
Every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. children and their parents or guardians gather for the Cuddlers and Toddlers story time at the Destin Library. Led by Reference and Youth Service...
View ArticleEVERY HOME HAS A STORY: 434 Captains Circle
The offices of Destin Palms Real Estate held an open house, at their offices inside the Majestic Sun, Feb. 26 for brokers, agents, lenders and other professionals in the real estate industry....
View ArticleREADY: A walk through the Bible with children
As a teacher, I encountered some bizarre student perceptions. Example: I said “MacBeth created dissention among his troops.” Some of them heard “Macbeth created dysentery among his troops.” And when I...
View ArticleCartoon: Spring Forward
Log Cartoonist, Dill Beaty reminds everyone to Spring Forward today!
View ArticleHART: The Foundation Head
For years, the foregone conclusion within the chattering political class has been that Hillary Clinton will be crowned the Democrat nominee for president in 2016. But in yet another ethical misstep,...
View ArticleDestin man killed by car Sunday identified
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has identified the man killed after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night as 36-year-old Eric Walter Vega of Destin. According to the OCSO, Vega was struck by a...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Baseball Edition
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 ArticleA Social Scene: Spring is almost here
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 ArticleCrowds pile into annual Tequila and Taco Fesitval at HarborWalk Village (PHOTOS)
With sunny skies shining above, the second annual Tequila and Taco Festival was a popular destination Saturday, as massive crowds worked their way through HarborWalk Village. To see more photos from...
View ArticleComing around the bend: Kelly Street improvements take shape
It will soon be smooth sailing for cars, bicycles and pedestrians along Kelly Street as improvements that began in the fall of 2014 are quickly shaping up. In November, the city of Destin began phase...
View ArticleMedia Mayhem: Library launches teen competition
The Destin Library is hosting a soft-opening for its new digital media lab with a teen competition called the Media Mayhem Contest. The contest will give local teens, age 13 to 19, the chance to...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Camp Helen State Park
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 ArticleThey're Here: Spring Breakers dot Destin beaches
This week saw a major influx of Destin’s spring visitors as spring break season kicked into high gear Monday. Groups of college students met on the beach to relax and enjoy the sun, while families...
View ArticleHall: Ken Harrison tantalizes the tastebuds of the Kelly Plantation Home and...
A lot of guys attended this meeting. I think the aroma of garlic and gumbo turned out a full house. Ken Harrison had researched the origin of Gumbo and he explained why you never find gumbo without...
View ArticleFirst year a success for Destin cold night shelter
With no foreseeable freezing nights on the horizon, Destin’s cold night shelter at Destin United Methodist Church is set to close until next winter. As the first year the city of Destin has hosted a...
View ArticleSearch underway for missing helicopter in Navarre
Search and rescue crews are currently looking for a downed UH-60 aircraft assigned to the Hammond, La Army National Guard in Navarre. Team Eglin posted this initial report on the crash about two hours...
View ArticleCity to update security systems
Sometimes it’s just time to upgrade, and that’s exactly what city leaders agreed to do during their March 2 City Council meeting. “This will consolidate systems, as well as alleviate resources and...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Spring Break 2015 Begins
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 ArticleCartoon: Street Sign Edition
Log Cartoonist, Dill Beaty, drew his depiction of the street sign dilemma in Destin.
View ArticleDestin honors missing servicemen (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
With search and rescue efforts continuing in Navarre after a Black Hawk helicopter went missing during a training exercise, residents in Destin have placed American Flags, flowers and other items...
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