Cartoon: Flag Day
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty depicts the upcoming holiday Flag Day Sunday, June 14.
View ArticleSchool sales tax holiday could be longer this year
Florida's annual back to school sales tax holiday could be 10 days this year. Senate leaders are advancing a tax cut package that would extend the popular tax holiday. The House last week passed a...
View ArticleREADY: Sin, chocolate, self control, and marshmallows
Depending on the religious source, there are seven deadly sins. And most of them have something to do with sex and/or chocolate. Pride is excessive belief in one’s own abilities. My pride tells me I...
View ArticleHART: Handicapping the expansive GOP field
It's that time again. Every four years, the GOP interviews presidential hopefuls to determine who will be their nominee, who will have a show on Fox and who will be doing reverse mortgage commercials...
View ArticleA Social Scene: This town called Destin
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: Recreation 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 ArticleNear drownings over the weekend serve as reminder of water safety
The near drownings of two children over the weekend serve as urgent reminders that vigilance is mandatory around the water. The first incident took place Saturday around five p.m. at Marler Park along...
View ArticleNiceville man nabbed with stolen goods and drug paraphernalia
A Niceville man is accused of going on a shopping spree at the Destin Wal-Mart with no intention of paying for his thousands of dollars in merchandise. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged...
View ArticleHot, Hot, Hot: Destin’s heat index expected to spike this week
The Weather Channel has some sweltering days in the forecast for Northwest Florida. Not only is the heat index expected to rocket to the low 90’s, but the humidity in the area is also set to bring the...
View ArticleAmerican Legion retires unserviceable flags (PHOTOS)
American Legion Post 296 held its annual Flag Day ceremony June 14, retiring unserviceable flags at its post on Main Street. "It's an honor every year on Flag Day for the American Legion to retire...
View ArticleCartoon: Heave Wave Edition
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty takes a jab at this week's predicted heat wave.
View ArticleAcing the game: Youngsters take the court at tennis camp (PHOTOS)
Where do the children of Destin go in the summer while their parents are at work? Camp! The Log went out to see how children were enjoying the Destin Community Center’s tennis camp Monday afternoon at...
View Article'Time to help defray the costs:' City officials say most people satisfied...
In the beginning of this year, the city of Destin rolled out a new pass system for residents wishing to enjoy Joe’s Bayou and Henderson Beach State Park. Previously these two parks offered free...
View ArticleWhich Wich opens at Destin Commons
Which Wich opened its doors this past Monday in the new expansion area of Destin Commons next to World of Beer. The eatery is open seven days a week starting with breakfast at 9:30 a.m., until 11 p.m....
View ArticleHonoring a hero: Okaloosa County School Teachers
From math to science, social studies to art, the teachers of Okaloosa County have stimulated thousands of young minds throughout the county. This group of teachers has inspired kids from elementary...
View ArticleRoutine Maintenance on Mid-Bay Bridge
Traffic on State Road 293 (Mid-Bay Bridge) in Okaloosa County will encounter alternating lane restrictions from 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18 to 7 a.m. Friday, June 19 as crews perform routine maintenance...
View Article'Gumbo love' comes to Destin: Lulu’s officially opens its doors
With much of the same charm found in the Gulf Shores location, Lucy Buffett’s second LuLu’s restaurant made its new home just along the Choctawhatchee Bay at the base of the Mid-Bay Bridge. After a...
View ArticleOverheard on the web: Hobby Lobby
The Hobby Lobby store at The Shoppes at Ninety Eight Palms, next to Target on U.S. Highway 98, will hold it's grand opening Monday. A post on The Log's Facebook page garnered plenty of chatter about...
View ArticleFamily Time: Tips to keep your pet happy and healthy this summer
Summertime allows you to spend more time outside in the sun, enjoying breezy days and a vacation state of mind. But before you get caught up reveling in all that nice weather, it’s important to keep...
View ArticleSeen-on-Scene at the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
With more than 75 boats getting ready to take off this afternoon for the 13th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Baytowne Marina was busy this morning. Here's a look at some of the folks at the...
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