Police Blotter: Drone Destroyed & Boats Burgled
Man allegedly ‘stomped’ drone in anger A Grove City, Ohio, man is charged with destroying another man’s drone on a public beach because it made him mad. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies were...
View Article‘The light of the world’: Fourth Grader known for courage and hugs
Ten-year-old Kriseya Wheeler walked into Destin Elementary School last week and the faculty and students alike couldn’t hold back the joy of seeing her. Her friends in Cindy Huggin’s fourth grade...
View ArticleHouseboat removed from Joe's Bayou
A derelict houseboat has been removed from Joe’s Bayou. According to city documents, pumps were used to float the boat to the boat ramp before it could be loaded onto a trailer for removal. The...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Key lime pie, the $100 Rule and The Kinks
“Circumstance has forced my hand To be a cut price person in a low budget land Times are hard but we'll all survive I just got to learn to economize." — from “Low Budget” as performed by The Kinks...
View ArticleCommunity rallies in the fight against cancer at 2015 Emerald Coast Relay for...
Several hundred people, which included more than 30 teams of businesses and individuals, gathered to walk the sports track at Destin Middle School all night for a 12-hour rally in the fight against...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Soaring & Swimming
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: Old Destin Town
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By showcases photos of Destin’s yesteryear. This edition, we share...
View ArticleOCSO urges people to think safety over the Memorial Day weekend
Expect big crowds and plenty of traffic beginning tomorrow as Memorial Day Weekend gets kicked off. Our roadways and waterways will be full of people planning to enjoy the holiday weekend....
View ArticleDestiny takes a hit and keeps going
The folks fishing aboard the Destiny Thursday will have more than a fish tale to tell when they get back home. The Destiny, a 72-foot sportfisherman boat, was struck by lightning just before lunch...
View ArticleBuck’s is Best: Local BBQ joint named top 10 in the nation
Buck’s Smokehouse made national news this week as the Destin restaurant placed 8th on TripAdvisor’s list of best barbecue joints in the country. The travel website judged customer reviews based on...
View ArticleHouse fire in Twin Lakes: No injuries, cat rescued (PHOTOS)
Emergency crews from the Destin Fire Control District were called to a house fire in Twin Lakes off of Liriope Loop around 3:20 p.m. Friday. “It started on the second floor in the rear of the home,”...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Gulf Gatherings
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 ArticleIt’s a red, white and blue weekend at The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Memorial Day is a day set aside to celebrate and remember those who have served in the armed forces and fought for our Nation. This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy some star spangled fun at the Village of...
View Article‘Locals Serving Locals’: New restaurant and market opens on Holiday Isle
Grady Gordon and Chatham Morgan grew up in Destin together and the two have memories almost as far back as the city is old. One of their shared memories is when Morgan’s father Charles ran Odom’s, a...
View ArticleA 'win-win': City restructures Town Center CRA note
City leaders were more than willing to spend a little more than $20,000 Monday night, as it will save the city more than $300,000 annually. "This is nothing but a win-win for the city," Finance...
View ArticleA TIME TO REMEMBER: Memorial Day Ceremony
Members of the American Legion Post 296 are set to honor those who served, and currently serve, our country during Monday's Memorial Day Ceremony. "Memorial Day was originally Decoration Day and was...
View ArticleREADY: Don’t play the misery comparison game
In John Milton’s Paradise Lost, Satan is asked why he greedily collects souls to dwell with him in hell. He gave an answer, now famous: “Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris.” More or less, what...
View ArticleHART: Stephanopoulos steps in it
“Journalist” George Stephanopoulos, the baby-faced chief anchor of ABC “News,” misled the public about his ties to the Clintons. His failure to disclose his recent donation of $75,000 to the Clinton...
View ArticleCartoon: Honoring Memorial Day
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty honors our nation's military heroes for Memorial Day.
View ArticleDays Gone By: American Legion
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. This edition The Log...
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