Dolly doesn’t mention Destin as she rolls out expansion
When Dolly Parton announced a $300 million upgrade to her Pigeon Forge, Tenn., theme park Wednesday, there was no mention of expanding into Destin. The country music star had been teasing a "big...
View ArticleDestin in an alternate dimension: Far Destiny photographer captures city in...
Destin is known for the colors in its scenery: the white sand, emerald water and blue skies. One local photographer is capturing those world-famous landscapes in a completely different light. Jeremy...
View ArticleTrack Gulf Power’s service at MyGulfPower.com
It doesn’t happen often, but if you lose power, timely information can be valuable. That’s why Gulf Power created an online map to help customers when the power’s out. Customers can get real-time...
View ArticleDestin Rodeo gets $500K grant windfall
Much to the surprise of the board of directors, the Destin Fishing Rodeo has been named a recipient of a Gulf Seafood and Promotional Fund Grant to the tune of $500,000. "It's still all up in the air...
View ArticlePint-sized powerhouses - Destin Dolphins young but eager on the gridiron
They may be young, but they already love the game. "We've got a lot of young ones but they are picking it up," said Destin Dolphin Mighty Mite Coach Nick Coleman. "They love the game and it shows."...
View ArticleReady: The trials and triumphs of teaching
The rules have changed for today’s teachers During the week of pre-planning for teachers, some speaker at an in-service meeting will invariably trot out the list of rules for teachers in the 1800s or...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Chong without Cheech
Aug. 25 - 31 35 years ago — 1978 The Destin Community Center opened its new Rodeo Office on Stahlman Avenue. Enrollment at Destin Elementary School reached 331 kindergarten through sixth grade...
View ArticleEndless Summer Music Series comes to Destin: Nashville stars will shine on...
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) in conjunction with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) is thrilled to present a free concert series beginning Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, September...
View ArticleService members try their luck fishing (GALLERY)
DESTIN — With a whoosh, the garbage can brimming with ice and fish spilled onto the dock. As the Destin Princess' crew started pegging up the day's catch, former Staff Sgt. Joey Ruiz held up his...
View ArticleCity leaders talk sheriff's contract, lifeguard funding at budget hearing...
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's Budget Hearing and offered a live play-by-play of the night's discussion, which saw city leaders debate the sheriff's contract and lifeguard funding....
View ArticleDestin mayor among three inducted into Women's Hall of Fame
The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women held the 2013 Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception Aug. 26 at the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida...
View ArticleSeafood Fraud Fighters: Harbor Docks urges Destin to buy local, avoid...
A recent study by Oceana researchers claims consumers may be overpaying for mislabeled seafood by as much as 134 percent at grocery stores and 80 percent at restaurants nationwide. Destin's Harbor...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: A drug bust and alleged assault
Man stopped for traffic violation busted for drugs A man who was stopped for a traffic violation ended up being arrested for having drugs and a concealed weapon, lawmen say. The man, 22-year-old...
View ArticleFairy tale weddings do exist: Newlyweds leave Crystal Beach wedding in...
Julia and Troy Thomas left their August beach wedding in serious style. The Middleburg, Va., couple had to wait for the rain to pass, but finally left their Destin wedding reception in a...
View ArticleGoogling the beach
In this photo taken July 30 and made available by Visit Florida, Gregg Matthews carries a Google street view camera as he walks recording St. George Island beach in Northwest Florida. Visit Florida,...
View ArticlePoster girl: Artist travels long road to win Seafood Festival competition
Artist Sara Lierly envisioned a boardwalk made of waves of piano keys and lined with flower beds full of shrimp and crabs, tiny fishing vessels and pop-up tents on the edge of emerald water, under...
View ArticleClose out summer with a song: Habor music series promises music of Nashville,...
Over Labor Day Weekend more than 15 well-known songwriters will take over the HarborWalk Village stage for three days of free performances as part of the Endless Summer Concert Series. The most...
View ArticleCity of Destin, sheriff's office try again for traffic grant
The city of Destin and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office are working on a joint grant application that could potentially bring in $50,000. "Any additional resources we can get the better," said...
View Article'Asking for more manpower': City could be paying more for law enforcement in...
When it comes down to the bottom line, Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley told city leaders in Destin he would need more funding in the future. "Certainly I will be asking for more manpower in our...
View ArticleResident concerned with 'experimental' planes flying over homes
Whether he's sitting inside his home or out in his back yard, Mike Weger says the buzz of "drone-like" planes taking off and landing at the Destin Airport is a nuisance. "You can be outside in your...
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