A Social Scene: Of sun, sand and baseball
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 ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Reaching for the altar, not the pocketbook
“I was the one who came runnin' when you were lonely I haven't lived one day not lovin' you only" — from “Wedding Bell Blues” as performed by The Fifth Dimension Weddings aren’t what they used to...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Fish tales of old
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 ArticleOCSO trying to identify Harvest House burglar
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office is trying to identify a burglar caught on surveillance video after he broke into the Harvest House in Destin sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday night and 3 a.m....
View ArticleFire destroys Destin home
A home at 411 Anderson Drive was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is not believed to be arson, according to Destin Fire Control District officials....
View ArticleNational Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Tired of swatting mosquitoes? We all are, and June 21 starts the National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Do you know how to prevent mosquitoes around your home? “This is Florida, and we have them....
View ArticleGrant funds provide opportunity to improve water quality, decrease flooding
City leaders have selected Preble-Rish, Inc. to provide civil engineering design and construction services for a number of drainage projects throughout Destin. During Monday night's City Council...
View ArticleOCSO PLANS DUI CHECKPOINT IN DESTIN
In conjunction with the City of Destin, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Safety DUI Checkpoint on June 20, 2015 at 726 Legion Dr. in Destin from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Deputies will be...
View ArticleREADY: Give dad the gift of respect this Father’s Day
Remember the late Rodney Dangerfield? The fellow whose comedic tag line was “I don’t get no respect.” He must have been a dad. In my opinion American fathers today don’t get the respect and honor most...
View ArticleHART: Obama has built his American dream: A dependent welfare state
The "wars" on poverty, drugs and terrorism have failed. The goals are noble on the surface, but they have been used —with scant results — to tax us more, employ more government workers, and expand the...
View ArticleWRIGHT TEAM - The Ships Chandler still afloat after 35 years
Although it’s been 35 years since The Ships Chandler opened its doors in downtown Destin, owner Peter Wright still loves going to work every day. And part of the reason he loves his work, is he gets...
View ArticleWright Team: The Ships Chandler still afloat after 35 years
Although it’s been 35 years since The Ships Chandler opened its doors in downtown Destin, owner Peter Wright still loves going to work every day. And part of the reason he loves his work, is he gets...
View Article5 great gift ideas for Dad
Don’t forget dad this weekend! If you have procrastinated and are on the prowl for a last minute Father’s Day Gift, you are in luck, there are several places on the Emerald Coast to pick up a great,...
View ArticleHappy Father's Day: Memories of dad
As we celebrate Father's Day tomorrow, The Log asked people to share a photo and a memory of their dad. Here's what a few of our readers shared.
View Article'My Dad Rocks': Destin kids show their Father's Day love with crafts
The Destin Community Center kids summer camp is in full swing, and this week the children got their craft on. As Father’s Day is celebrated this Sunday, the kids put their hands to work creating three...
View ArticleCartoon: Happy Father's Day
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty wishes a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there who are heros to thier kids.
View ArticleA Social Scene: Nature views
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: Blue Marlin 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. In honor of the Emerald...
View ArticleLane closure advisory
Be Advised: There will be lane closures due to maintenance along Main St. northbound from Destin Water Users to Airport Rd. and from Airport Rd. from Main St. to Industrial Dr. on Monday, June 22,...
View ArticleBingo with a twist: Rock’n Bingo is bringing down the house at local restaurants
Have a hankering for pizza and a good time? Two pizza joints in town, Landshark’s Pizza and Mama Sherry’s Pizza Wings & Things, are cranking things up with a new crowd pleasing game called Rock'n...
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