Beyond Destin: Falling Waters State Park (PHOTOS)
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 Article‘I’m So Khaki’: Fudpucker’s employee stars in YouTube parody video (PHOTOS)
“I’m so khaki, you already know. I’m in the fast lane from Destin to Okaloosa. I’m so khaki, it’s my gator show, remember my name, about to blow.” Shelby Harkins belted out her own lyrics to the beat...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Breathtaking Views
Given it’s sugar white sands and emerald green waters, Destin can provide some breathtaking photo opportunities. We asked our Facebook friends to share their favorite locations to shoot the ideal...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Lottery winners, benevolent cops and Nick Cage
“Say you don’t need no diamond ring and I’ll be satisfied.” — rom “Can’t Buy Me Love” as performed by The Beatles “It Could Happen to You” is a silly but heartwarming dramatic comedy released in...
View ArticleCartoon: Climate Change
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty, drew this depiction of climate change in Florida.
View ArticleDestin Forward class goes legislative during Tallahassee trip
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 ArticleDays Gone By: Bird is the word
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: Sparkling Emerald Waters
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 ArticlePolice Blotter
OCSO investigates apparent drowning The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent drowning of a tourist in the Gulf of Mexico near Pelican Beach Resort in Destin. Deputies were...
View ArticleOver occupied? City leaders debate occupancy limits in short term rentals
Heads in beds is a popular phrase along the Emerald Coast as it relates to tourism, but city leaders in Destin are looking at heads in beds for a completely different reason. Talks of regulating...
View ArticleRock Club the Movie: Documentary on Destin man with a message of love
Erick Brown, more widely known in Destin for his tie-died trench coat and pet goat, Deer, is a man with a unique story to tell, however, it is a story that even Erick will admit few stick around to...
View ArticleBubble Soccer Fun
About 60 people turned out to the Destin Community Center on Thursday to try bubble soccer during the free event hosted by Bubble Sports by the C. Several ten-minute games took place in the gym over...
View ArticleA Leg Up: Destin community bands together to help family in need
Sitting beside the Destin harbor, Jason Goforth is thankful. He may get some odd looks for his bright blue, fish patterned prosthetic leg, but he just lets that roll off his back. After a year that...
View ArticleOutdoor living experts at Bay Breeze Patio
When it comes to backyards, patios and outdoor rooms, Susan Kiley and Wayne Paul are the Emerald Coast’s local experts. Kiley has been in home and garden industry since 1984. Since taking ownership of...
View ArticleOkaloosa County Sheriff’s Office plans DUI checkpoint
In conjunction with the city of Destin, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Safety DUI Checkpoint March 21 at 726 Legion Dr. in Destin from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Deputies will be checking...
View ArticleCartoon: Spring Break
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty gives his pictorial comment on spring break shenanigans.
View ArticleRunners, dogs hit the streets Saturday (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of runners and their four-legged K9 friends hit the streets along Indian Bayou Saturday morning for the 15th Annual Run with the Dogs 5K Run/Walk. For results from the event, see...
View ArticleREADY: In defense of the grand ol’ flag
It’s no longer politically correct to be patriotic. After all, someone’s feelings may get hurt if we sing “God Bless America” or display the red, white, and blue. A recent news item from Irvine,...
View ArticleHART: Preacher flies high
Never have I reached out to readers and solicited money for a just cause. But Atlanta-based televangelist couple Creflo and Taffi Dollar recently asked their congregation to buy them a new jet. I’m...
View ArticleOverheard on the Web: Occupancy Limits
As the city council continues to discuss potential regulations for short term rentals, The Log’s Facebook page saw plenty of chatter after posing the question of whether or not additional regulations...
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