Local taxi driver files federal lawsuit against Uber and Lyft
Tim Anderson of CABS.WS Technologies LLC., has a problem. His taxi service, as well as his online website connecting customers with drivers is taking a hit. Anderson said new ride-share mobile...
View ArticleCity leaders to vote on takeover of private road
In September 2014, the property owners along Regions Way asked the city to repair the pothole-covered driving path to their homes and businesses. But the city declined to spend tax-payer money on a...
View ArticleCreating Captains: A look at The Captain School in Destin
Tucked among other office buildings along Main Street sits a small, often-locked office with the words “Captain School” written across the glass door. But what happens in the small office? Well U.S....
View ArticleBiz Bits: America’s smartphone obsession extends to mobile banking
Tip of the Week If you’re like most Americans, your smartphone is your first and last interaction of the day. Nearly 71 percent of consumers sleep with their smartphones nearby and 35 percent say it’s...
View ArticleREADY: I’ve got a bad feeling about this
In Greek mythology, Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy, had a big problem that eventually drove her to insanity and an early death. Granted the gift of prophecy by Apollo, she had the ability...
View ArticleHART: Allow the Cartel cab companies and Uber to compete: The clear winner...
The New York City Uber story unmasks the reality of the Democrats: politicians beholden not to the citizens’ best interests, but to their own. If your city makes it hard for Uber to do business, you...
View ArticleHow smart home systems help with aging in place
Smart homes are the wave of the future. Many fans of home automation are enamored of the technology behind these systems, which allow us to program our vast array of electronic household devices and...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Vacation Daze
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: Birds
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 ArticleDestin’s Ponder to enter State House District 4 race
Destin Mayor Mel Ponder has set his sights on the State House of Representatives. Ponder is the third person to pre-file to run for the District 4 seat, which will be vacated by Rep. Matt Gaetz. “It’s...
View ArticleHungry for Hungary: Local student prepares for foreign exchange program
Unlike most high school students that relax during the summer or take on a fun summer job, LaRae Harris has been busy brushing up on her Hungarian. The rising Niceville senior, who was born and raised...
View ArticleCartoon: Beach Trash Edition
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty draws his take on the recent "Leave no trace," enforcement along Destin's beaches.
View ArticleA day at the park: It’s water day at Kids’ Camp
Visitors found Clement Taylor Park a bit more busy than usual on Monday. Why? Because the City of Destin’s Recreation Department Kids’ Camp made its way over from the community center for “Water Day.”...
View ArticleSchools in session: It was back to school for rain minnows on Sunday (Video)
At first glance it appeared to be large masses of grass in the Gulf Sunday at Henderson Beach State Park and westward. But a closer look soon revealed it was huge schools of millions of glass minnows...
View ArticleClean streets mean clean water: City boasts success with new street sweeper
By the numbers, the amount of street waste in Destin is staggering. Since the beginning of the year, the City of Destin has collected nearly 100 cubic yards of debris from city streets; that is...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Woman tells deputy 'it is what you think it is'
A 51-year-old Destin woman is facing drug charges after her vehicle was called in as suspicious. Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies responded to a gas station in Destin on July 14 around 6:30 a.m.,...
View ArticleWatering the Fire Station: Sub shop supports local firefighters
Usually the fire station is called to bring water to douse a fire, but this weekend the call went the other way. Destin’s Firehouse Subs restaurant called fire stations across the county to come pick...
View ArticleHome Help: Tips for getting your security deposit back
Moving out of an apartment or rental home is hard work and often unveils inevitable wear-and-tear from living in the space. What can be even more challenging is restoring the space to its original...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: All in the family … business
“Mom loves the both of them … you see it’s in the blood.” — from “Family Affair” by Sly and the Family Stone My Mom was born in Limerick, Ireland, and immigrated to Canada as a young person. Years...
View ArticlePooch Scoop: The dog daze of summer
Get Pup Close and Personal at the Destin Dog Park … Since it has become quite the social mecca for dogs and their companions, dog breed clubs meet to play, yuppie pups engage in business networking,...
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