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Routine Maintenance work on Mid-Bay Bridge Connector

Northbound traffic on State Road 293 (Mid-Bay Bridge Connector) will encounter intermittent lane restrictions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday April 21 as crews perform routine maintenance work....

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Mid-Bay Bridge Authority releases preliminary refinancing structure

The Mid-Bay Bridge Authority has approved refinancing its outstanding debt on the Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway in order to capitalize on lower interest rates, save money and mitigate a scheduled...

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‘Economically devastating’ Five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Five years ago, the residents of Destin became all too familiar with the word boom and its highly visible yellow color. This oil containment apparatus was a common sight along the beaches and bayous...

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‘Ain’t no mountain high enough’: Wounded vet runs marathons and climbs mountains

Army and Navy veteran Aaron Hale grabs his 70-pound backpack off the ground and flips it over and onto his back before walking up 16 flights of stairs at the TOPS’L Tides condos. His neighbor and...

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READY: Can anyone make sense of our government?

This week I can’t really decide between my profound dislike of the scandal- ridden IRS (It is that time of year) and the incomprehensible policies of ICE, which we used to call INS, but now they...

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HART: Clinton runs! Now does she run from or To Obama?

Hillary just announced that she is running for president. So when she tells you, don’t forget to act surprised. Change is in the air. We who disagree with, and voice reasoned objections to, the...

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A Social Scene: Down by the Bay

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...

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Days Gone By

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,...

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Bundles of cocaine wash ashore in Destin

It's not uncommon to see fish and other marine life was ashore in Destin, but over the weekend beach safety lifeguards saw something a lit bit different -- cocaine. Public Information Officer Michele...

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City leaders talk CRA, debate open containers (LIVEBLOG)

Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and provided a live update. To see what was discussed, CLICK HERE.

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A CITY BLESSED: Destin's annual Week of Blessings 2015 and 58th Blessing of...

As a community foundation and for 57 years, the annual Blessing of the Destin Fishing Fleet takes place in the Destin harbor on Ascension Day.  On this day, local pastors gather to bless charter...

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A Change of Address

The original Destin Post Office has filed its paperwork and has officially changed addresses. The Destin Post Office, built by William T. Marler, served the community from 1934 until 1951. The...

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Cartoon: Gaetz Edition

Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty comments on R. Don Gaetz's recent indecision on running for Senate. 

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Did you know: Swales Edition

There are reasons your front yard may have a depression or swale next to the roadway. These are installed to hold rainwater from both the roadway and your property. Some residents get confused as to...

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A Native Voice for Destin

Soft wooden flute music hums in the background; leather pouches, jade earrings, and feather headdresses hang from the walls. This does not seem like a likely scenario to be found just minutes from the...

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OVEREARD ON THE WEB: Mid-Bay Bridge

The Log recently published a story about the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority’s decision to release its primary refinancing structure, which garnered plenty of chatter on social media. Here’s what people had...

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Kids for the Earth: DES decorates grocery bags for Earth Day

Destin Elementary School third graders got a chance to share a message for Earth Day by way of decorating paper grocery bags. Local grocery store, Winn Dixie supplied each third grade class with paper...

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Raising Awareness

Lauren Book and supports from Walk in my Shoes made their way through Destin recently, raising awareness about child sexual abuse. The Lauren’s Kids team took part in a 1,500-mile walk, which began...

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Beyond Destin: Turkey Creek

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...

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Police Blotter

Man accused of threatening nurse at care facility A Miramar Beach man is accused of threatening to “smack the smirk off the face” of a nurse at a care facility where a relative was a patient. Okaloosa...

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