‘Planting the future’: City celebrates Arbor Day at Buck Destin Park (PHOTOS)
One couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate Arbor Day than Friday, as the sun cast a warmth over the city’s celebration at Buck Destin Park. “You’re planting the future when you plant...
View ArticleUtility truck stolen after Monday night wreck along Hwy. 98
A traffic crash near 733 Harbor Boulevard in Destin Monday led to a broken telephone pole and a leak in a Destin Water User’s water main. It happened after a truck heading eastbound hit another car,...
View ArticleCartoon: Miss Destin Edition
Log Cartoonist, Dill Beaty celebrates newly crowned Miss Destin Alyssa Bettinger.
View ArticleDid you know? Horticultural Trash
Horticultural trash must be canned, bagged or bundled and shall not weigh in excess of 50 pounds per container or bundle. Additionally, it shall not be in excess of four feet in length or six inches...
View ArticleCity of Destin Celebrates Building Safety Month in May
To help raise awareness of building safety, the city of Destin proudly celebrates Building Safety Month during May. Building Safety Month is a public safety awareness campaign to help individuals,...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Weatherford’s Outback
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 Article2015 Destin Charity Wine Auction raises $2.3 million for children in need in...
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrated the 10th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction on April 25, raising more than $2.3 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The record...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Playing defense when your offense can’t move the ball
They got a name for the winners in the world. I want a name when I lose. They call Alabama the "Crimson Tide ... Call me "Deacon Blue" — from “Deacon Blue” as performed by Steely Dan A rising tide...
View ArticleOverheard on the Web: Destin named in Top 20 Florida Small Cities
The Log’s Facebook page saw plenty of chatter after sharing that Destin ranked number nine in the top 20 small cities in Florida in a line-up by City Described. Some shared what aspects they think...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: April 29-May 1
Woman facing drug charges after stop for defective headlight An 18-year-old Destin woman is charged with drug possession after a traffic stop for an inoperable headlight. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleSEEN-ON-SCENE: Track meet
Here’s a look at some of the folks who were in attendance at the middle school track meet at Destin Middle School on Wednesday. Participating schools in the event were Destin, Pryor and Shoal River....
View ArticleHomeowners tied up during home invasion
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported home invasion robbery Wednesday night in Destin. The victims at the Country Club Drive home say they were tied up and robbed by three...
View ArticleA day of celebration awaits at Founder’s Day
The city of Destin will hold its annual Founder’s Day celebration May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Avenue. The day celebrates the city’s founding families and...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Summer around the bend
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: Socialites
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 ArticleHistory lives on: New historic park at Destin History and Fishing Museum
An 80-year-old is scheduled to be christened today during the city of Destin’s Founder’s Day celebration; an 80 year old boat that is. Destin’s historical Primrose seine boat has been fully restored,...
View Article‘Short-read’ gas meters cause customer bills to fluctuate
Inaccurate readings by a former Okaloosa Gas Company employee has caused some customers to see their bills fluctuate more than normal. “The meters were short read,” said Eddie Springle, marketing...
View ArticleDMS Fifth Grade Field Day (PHOTOS)
The Destin Middle School 5th graders enjoyed field day on Thursday as part of the annual school tradition. The eight classes competed against one another in sports including a sack-race, egg relay and...
View ArticleDunes in Schools: DMS students help restore coastal habitat (PHOTOS)
Fifth grade students at Destin Middle School have seen a recent science project come full circle. In partnership with the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), the students have been working since...
View ArticleBoater discovers body in East Pass
A boater discovered a body around 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, just south of the Marler Bridge in Destin’s East Pass, not far from where a 20-year old Pace man disappeared while swimming last weekend....
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