Man on the street: Summer in Destin
With the summer approaching and visitors coming in from around the world, there are hundreds of things in Destin to do this summer, so The Log went out to find what people are planning to do this...
View ArticleA Breath of Fresh Air: Local captain rescues diver in distress
Captain Josh Livingston of the Dread Knot had just arrived at a dive spot with a group of clients when he heard a diver in distress call over the radio. It was June 1, the first day Red Snapper was...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: War Admiral, The Biscuit and Johnny Horton
“For even the greatest sometimes must fall… Comanche the Brave Horse you gave your all.” — from “Comanche the Brave Horse” as performed by Johnny Horton Even though he was a descendant of the great...
View ArticleHistory Mystery: Who Named The Area Know As Miramar Beach, Florida?
Another one of the History Mysteries of Destin is who named the area we now know as Miramar Beach, Florida? Last month we discovered that the area that we call Miramar Beach today, was known as...
View ArticleDid you know? Sidewalk Parking
In most cases, parking a vehicle on the sidewalk, side of the road or in a bicycle path is illegal. Pedestrians, especially handicapped individuals, must be able to use a pathway without being...
View ArticleSheriff's Activity Report for May
In the city limits of Destin, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office reported a total of 3,429 calls for service during the month of May. Of those, 1,753 calls came during the day shift and 1,676 during...
View ArticleHonoring a hero: Dr. Julie McNabb
This week's hero is Dr. Julie McNabb of Horizons: Emerald Coast Affiliate of The Arc. Horizons works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in...
View ArticleAccessing the beach: How to find your perfect beach oasis
It is summer time. Who doesn’t want to be found at the beach? Problem is: how do you find the beach? With 13 public beach access points within its city limits, Destin remains a location where locals...
View Article$500,000 in merchandise stolen from Destin Target through non-profit 'scheme'
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection with a scheme that resulted in the theft of approximately $500,000 worth of merchandise from a Destin retail store. According...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Fire Fighter Edition
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 ArticleWoman arrested on misdemeanor fraud, offering to commit prostitution
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrested Xiaohong Ren Wednesday as part of an undercover investigation at Deja Vu Chinese Massage business on Palmetto Avenue. The 36-yaer-old is charged with...
View ArticleOut of the Ashes: Local forms jewelry from retired flags
National Flag Day is a day that celebrates the adoption of the American flag by the Congress on June 14, 1777. The day is usually commemorated by displaying the flag in a prominent place, and often by...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Gulf Glory
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 Article'We'd be lost without it' What does the future hold for Okaloosa County Transit?
Every time Destin resident Terri Scruggs and her friend, whom she refers to as a brother, need to go somewhere they shuffle over to the nearest bus stop and climb on board the Okaloosa County Transit...
View Article‘In search of girlfriends’: Local social group aspires to uplift women
If you’ve ever seen the movie, “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood,” or even the teen classic, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” you may have thought such a genuine group of women is...
View ArticleCORKS FOR A CAUSE: Food For Thought leads the fight against childhood hunger
Editor's Note: Each month the Destin Log explores one of the charity partners benefiting from the support of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF.org). More than one million children in the...
View ArticleDestin’s Little Soccer Stars
Destin’s smallest soccer stars are starting out on the right foot with the new summer program Little Feet Soccer. Open to three and four year old children, the workshop seeks to introduce the sport to...
View Article‘Simpler and more convenient to our patrons’: Destin Commons open container...
There has been a lot of talk recently of an open container proposal for the Destin Commons that would allow alcoholic beverages to be carried about the property. “The issue for us is that it’s a...
View ArticleTurtle Nest at Crystal Beach
It’s sea turtle nesting season along the Emerald Coast from May to October, and already local turtle walkers have identified nine nests along the Destin and Okaloosa Island coastline. One such nest...
View ArticleHobby Lobby opens June 22
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decor stores, opens in Destin with a ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening celebration June 22, at 9...
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