City works to support ‘cycling network,’ but foreign workers and highway...
As the number of bikes — and accidents — on Destin's roadways increase, city leaders say planning for safe traveling becomes more and more important. "Whenever we reconstruct a road, we go ahead and...
View ArticleMAKO MAYHEM: Shark jumps into boat, takes a bite for Shark Week finale (PHOTOS)
It might not have been an Olympic gold medal dive, but it was one Capt. Mike Tokheim will not soon forget. Shark Week wrapped up Saturday in grand fashion, with Tokheim tangling with a 256-pound mako...
View ArticleWeather may make for a bumpy boat week: Speed boats descend on Destin for...
Aug. 14-17 is Boat Week and speed boats like this one set up at the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island may be a common site — and sound in Destin — if the weather holds. The 21st annual Emerald Coast Poker...
View Article'Haven't heard anything': City waiting for response from strip club applicants
City officials are still waiting to hear back from the applicants of Destin's first strip club — The Runway. "They are still working on our last review comments," Community Development Director Ken...
View ArticleThe rest of the story: The life and legacy of diarist Fannie Destin
EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the past five weeks, readers of The Destin Log have had the opportunity to re-live, through the eyes of an 11-year-old Fannie Destin, what daily life was like living at East Pass...
View ArticleTruckin’: Little kids experience big vehicles at Big Truck Day in Destin...
Friday was the city's annual Big Truck Day event at the Destin Community Center. More than 15 vehicles participated in the 15th annual day, where kids got to sit behind the wheels, honk the horn and...
View ArticleGetting her kicks: Madi Phillips becomes first girl ever on Marlin football...
Former football players hope their sons grow up and maybe sport their jersey number one day, but for their daughters? Not so much. Madi Phillips, 14, will be carrying on the Phillips tradition by...
View ArticleNorriego Point 'in a bad way' as city leaders wait for permits
Norriego Point is shrinking, and could be completely breached by water in the near future. "It's in a bad way," said Steve Schmidt, the city's development manager. "If we hadn't put in that emergency...
View ArticleRON HART: Ill will hunting: Matt Damon’s school search
Matt Damon, the most outspoken celebrity supporter of public schools and teachers' unions, is moving to Los Angeles. What makes this notable is that he has sought out and enrolled his four children in...
View Article'Starting from scratch' — New 40-lot subdivision planned at former Destin...
An application for a new subdivision along Airport Road has been filed with city planners. "The next step is for the planning staff and the technical review team to review the application," Community...
View ArticleChan's, Sweetwater raise money for Waterkeeper (PHOTOS)
Sweetwater Brewing Company and Chan's Wine World of Destin teamed up to host a fish fry fundraiser for Emerald Coast Waterkeeper Alliance Aug. 14 at Chan's. Manager Randy Hayden told The Log that...
View ArticleA small practice, with a big heart: It's all about personal attention at...
John Quinn's interest in physical therapy began when he was a patient. Working in construction for almost 20 years, John injured his shoulder and had to have surgery. While he was recovering during...
View ArticleCity faces litigation regarding Kelly Street improvements
City leaders are currently facing a breach of contract lawsuit from local contractor Aero Training & Rental. The case, filed in May in the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County, stems from a dispute...
View ArticleStein takes the reins: New Destin Elementary principal to revitalize art,...
After just one semester at the Okaloosa School District office, Janet Stein has returned to the role of school principal. In her first year at Destin Elementary, she will implement some big changes....
View ArticleDestin's SUPer star: Fletcher eyes future as professional paddleboarder (Photos)
Competitive standup paddleboarding is quickly becoming one of most popular sports on both inland and coastal waters of the United States. The Destin area has become an epicenter of the sport, and may...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Sandestin sold
Aug. 18 - 24 35 years ago — 1978 The entire Sandestin complex was sold by Chase Manhattan of New York to the Bohemen Group, based in the Netherlands. Destin was featured on the WTVY Channel 4...
View ArticleMilitary enlists fishing fleet: Local boats create barrier for military...
The Air Force 96th Operations Group will run bombing tests off the coast of Destin beginning Monday morning and continuing through Sept. 13. The tests are part of the 53rd Wing's Maritime Strike...
View ArticleFish Flash: Fishing good between the showers (Photos)
With threats of rain the last couple of days, boats have still managed to venture out for some good catches. Texas and Missouri anglers on the Winter Wine with Capt. Billy Teems brought in a good...
View ArticleNew app lets employers follow their workers on the road
DESTIN — Tommy Williams spent 29 years working on the operations side of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., trying to keep track of a crew of technicians constantly going from job to job. It was a...
View ArticlePersistent rain soaks saturated Emerald Coast (GALLERY)
An already soaked Emerald Coast will continue to get rain Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. See photos of Saturday's rainy weather. >> Saturday’s persistent rain forced several...
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