A Social Scene: From your point of view
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: Sail Away
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 ArticleThe Sweet Life: The Story behind Destin’s Ice Cream Truck
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream,” reads the side of the Rainbow Frost Ice Cream Inc., mobile ice cream truck. The truck has been making Destin rounds for 21 years, and still brings...
View ArticleLulu’s hiring fair underway in Destin
Lucy Buffett’s new LuLu’s restaurant is set to open early this summer at the foot of the Mid-Bay Bridge by Legendary Marine. Their Hiring Fair will be for the rest of the week at Regatta Bay Office...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: April 15-17
Man accused of burglarizing rectory A Destin man is accused of burglarizing a rectory, taking items that belonged to the priest living there as well as items belonging to the church. The priest called...
View Article(UPDATE) Portions of Gulf Terrace evacuated due to 'suspicious' item
UPDATE: The "suspicious" item which caused police, fire and EOD crews to converge at Gulf Terrace earlier today turned out to be a plaque, according to officials from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's...
View ArticleEarly Earth Day: Kid’s learn recycling tips from animals
In celebration of Earth Day next week, the kids in Destin Community Center’s after school care program got a visit from Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters. The theme of the day was how recycling affects...
View ArticleFOR THE RUN OF IT: Locals share favorite running options from scenic to social
The weather is warming up again, and with the warmer temperatures, the focus on healthy, outdoor exercise has also returned. It only takes one drive through Destin in the early morning to realize that...
View ArticleCity aims for special magistrate to handle code enforcement rulings
City leaders are looking to make the enforcement process more efficient and streamlined by creating a special magistrate. “Stronger code enforcement and compliance was identified as the number one...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Akers of Strawberries
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 ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Market noise, investment silence and Drew Carey
“Every gambler knows that the secret to survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw away and knowin’ what to keep” from “The Gambler” as performed by Kenny Rogers Investors are human. They are influenced by...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Crab Island Dangers
The Log recently shared a story about a family who was out on Crab Island and got swept up in strong currents. They were rescued by a local man, Avery Hatchett. The story garnered plenty of chatter on...
View ArticleCartoon: YMCA Destin Update
Log Cartoonist, Dill Beaty, drew this dipiction of the current debate on who should next move into the Destin YMCA.
View ArticleFWC approves 70-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters at the April 16 meeting in Tallahassee. Red snapper is a popular...
View ArticleDMS Honors
Destin Middle School honors students in each grade level once a month for academic performance and overall school spirit. March Students of the Month are: 5th grade, Reymyah Mcghee, 6th grade, Monica...
View ArticleCRUISIN’ THE HARBOR: Miss Destin contestants hit the high seas ahead of pageant
The six young ladies vying for the title of Miss Destin took to the Destin harbor Tuesday as part of the annual Harbor Cruise aboard the Southern Star. This year’s contestants are Adelle Adamson,...
View ArticleThe BIG dance: Destin Prom Trends
The dress, the hair, the flowers, the limo, matching colors, crazy tuxedos and cheesy posed photos, that’s what often comes to mind when the word ‘prom’ comes up. This year, prom falls over the next...
View ArticleRocky Bayou and First Baptist Destin present Family Fun Day
Just a few more weeks and the kids will be out of school and looking towards the summer and next school year. To celebrate the spring season First Baptist Destin, in conjunction with Rocky Bayou...
View ArticleApril is for Autism Awareness
Heidi Blalock knows what it’s like to get judgmental looks when her 10-year-son throws a tantrum in Wal-Mart. She knows that all too often those shameful glares are from those who think she has no...
View ArticleSouth Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 23-26
A dazzling roster of more than a dozen celebrity winemakers, brew masters, distillers, chefs and entertainers, will converge in Miramar Beach to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the...
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