'The arts should be for everyone': Past, present and future celebrate Mattie...
It may have been foggy Thursday morning, but that couldn't put a damper on the bright lights shining on the members of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, as the non-profit organization gathered at the...
View ArticleGlowing for Wildlife
The inaugural Zoolectric 5K was a glowing success as 230 runners turned out to participate in the race. The race benefitted the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and their conservation efforts for local...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Bits and bobs
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 ArticleArbor Wealth: Walmart, deflation and Rod Stewart
“Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years … I couldn’t believe … you kept a smile.” — from “Mandolin Wind” as performed by Rod Stewart There’s an extra spring in the step of Walmart...
View ArticleKLEIN: How, When and Why did Okaloosa County Come into Being?
Another one of the History Mysteries of our area is how, when, and why did Okaloosa County come into being. Isn't it also true that Okaloosa County is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year?...
View ArticleHonoring the fallen: Destin’s Airport Memorial
When Destin resident Jeff Cole heard of the tragic Black Hawk helicopter crash Wednesday morning that left 11 service members assumed dead, he was devastated. The Army veteran had once lived directly...
View ArticleGUEST COLUMN: The Race for Fish
The political landscape of Red Snapper Management in the Gulf of Mexico is ever changing. It is filled with emotion, and that can be a mechanism for disaster if not removed from the equation. The...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Airport Memorial
After the tragic news of a Black Hawk helicopter crashing Wednesday, residents in Destin began to assemble an impromptu memorial along the fence at the Destin Airport where the helicopters had taken...
View ArticleBecome the Ball: New sport comes to Destin
What do you get when you mix a giant inflated spherical suit and the game of soccer? Well bubble soccer of course! Players don clear, inflatable spheres that cover the upper body, while attempting to...
View ArticleCartoon: St. Patrick's Day
Log Cartoonist, Dill Beaty gives his impression of the upcoming St. Patty's Day celebration in Destin.
View ArticleReady: Whether you’re Irish or not, Erin go bragh
Next Tuesday, most folks will enjoy being Irish, regardless of their national heritage. I’m Scotch-Irish. So, I’m not only stingy with a dollar, I love a good fight. For this week’s column, I’d like...
View ArticleHART: Net Neutrality: Another Government over-reach
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Ronald Reagan The World Wide...
View ArticleGIVING BACK
The Warburton, a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital was held March 7-9 in Palm Desert, Calif., and raised $1,120,000. The weekend’s events included a Songwriter’s Night, a Jam Session with...
View ArticleA Social Scene
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 ArticleDays Gone By: Honoring the area military
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 ArticleTeen driver hits cars, fence before capture (MUG)
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy patrolling the area of Destiny West spotted a full-size pickup truck backing into multiple cars in the parking lot of the Crab Trap on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin...
View ArticleCity leaders, residents debate occupancy regulations (LIVEBLOG)
Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of the discussion. To read what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleFull Pull pulls in first cobia of season
They’ve done it again. The crew aboard the Full Pull landed the first cobia, a 54.6-pounder, Monday afternoon just off the beach about five miles east of the Navarre Pier. The cobia reeled in by Harri...
View ArticleTrees Destin: Non-Profit seeks to beautify city
Under the shade of live oaks, magnolias and pines at Clement Taylor Park, Allen French shared his vision of beautifying Destin. This week French, and three other community members; David Pleat, Jason...
View ArticleA SEA OF GREEN: HarborWalk goes Irish for annual St. Patrick’s Day...
HarborWalk Village was a sea of green Saturday as lads and lasses young and old embarked on a day of fun, sunshine and St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Whether you wanted to take the little ones to get...
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