Beach Helicopters takes off over holiday weekend (PHOTOS)
While the summer tourism season has come to an end, the blades are just starting to spin at Beach Helicopter. The tourism helicopter company, situated between Longhorn Steakhouse and BankTrust, is now...
View Article'A lot of people out there': Labor Day weekend has strong showing in Destin...
There was no shortage of warm weather, sunshine, or visitors in town over the Labor Day weekend in Destin. "The weekend was very good for almost everybody I've talked to so far," Destin Area Chamber...
View ArticleTASTE OF YESTERDAY: Destin remembers restaurants from days gone by (PHOTOS)
When Marcia Hull, executive director of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, reminisces about her childhood, she remembers family dinner outings in Destin. “Whether it was the Fisherman’s Wharf (where...
View ArticleDestin teen gets gold - Hasch, U.S. team win gold at USSSA Games
Before Darren Hasch even began his junior year at Fort Walton Beach High School, he learned what it's like to play in a major league spring training stadium and win gold in international competition....
View ArticleOkaloosa schools revise lockdown notifications
On the heels of two lockdown situations in one week, the Okaloosa County School District is working to improve how quickly information is relayed to parents. Under an amended plan, Deputy...
View ArticleCity leaders move closer to millage, budget adoption for FY2014 (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read about the meeting, CLICK HERE.
View ArticlePhotographer shares art, knowledge of Destin
Vacationers fall in love with Destin within moments of visiting. Photographer Vena Sensenbaugh didn't even need to enter the city. When she reached the crest of Brooks Bridge and spotted the emerald...
View ArticlePOOCH SCOOP: You can teach an old dog new tricks with treats (PHOTOS)
It’s a game of Tug o’ War deciding on whether to adopt a pup or an adult dog, but an adult dog may actually be a better fit for your family. If you’re raising children, adding a pup to the mix often...
View ArticleOkaloosa OKs 3-cent gas tax hike
CRESTVIEW — Motorists in Okaloosa County will kick off 2014 by paying more at the gas pump. County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to increase the local gas tax by 3 cents beginning Jan. 1. Read the...
View Article'Imagining a better Destin': Alliance aims to change the perception of Main...
As one of the organizers behind the Main Street Betterment Alliance, Ron Sandstead says dedicated citizens and business owners are working hard to make a difference along Main Street. "I've never been...
View ArticlePicking up the paint brush: Destin Realtor revisits his love of art
Destin Realtor Paul Neese has managed to get the best of both worlds. He gets to live and work on the beach and yet has enough time to devote to his new passion: painting. "Real estate has been my...
View ArticleHow Mike Huckabee saved 30A? South Walton artery to be repaired sooner rather...
When a portion of County Road 30A fell in at Redfish Lake Aug. 18 due to excessively large amounts of rainfall, businesses and residents were told that the county would try to have the stretch open to...
View Article‘MANAGE HARD’: Former councilman says tax increase will send 'bad message' to...
With an increase to the city's property tax rate slated for approval in less than two weeks, former councilman Larry Hines urged city leaders to reconsider the 3.1 percent jump. "I do want to request...
View Article‘THIS CHAPTER BEGINS’: Marine moves on and upward as he inspires swimmers at...
Gliding across the blue pool water of the Destin YMCA, he looks like any other swimmer, until you realize he has no kick. "All my propulsion comes from my upper body," said Marine Mark Zambon, who...
View ArticleDestin man found guilty of capital sexual battery
A 65-year-old Destin man was found guilty of capital sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years old as well as lewd and lascivious molestation on a child less than 12 and tampering with a witness....
View ArticleFAA revokes Timberview's flight authorization
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Timberview Helicopters sightseeing tours due to multiple safety violations. "They did an unannounced inspection and they failed on a bunch of the...
View ArticleMary Hong’s glass art inspired by the water (PHOTOS)
Mary Hong has lived surrounded by the ocean in Hawaii, and now she is surrounded by water again in Destin. Hong is a glass artist who gains inspiration from the water, no matter where she is. She then...
View Article‘Crush’ hour - It’s mingo bingo at the Destin docks
Did anyone order up a "mingo crush?" We're not talking Grape or Orange Crush like the soft drink, but the crew aboard the Stress Relief II with Capt. Scott Robinson had one. The anglers from...
View ArticleWelcome to DESTRON: World’s Luckiest Future Village: Flyboarder takes off in...
As if flying around on jetpack-powered boots weren't futuristic enough, Power Up Watersports is taking to the Flyboard with a new look. Ben Merrell, co-owner of the company located at 101 Calhoun...
View ArticleA FLAIR TO REMEMBER: Destin United Methodist Church hosts 5th Annual Fall...
With the summer season behind us, it's time to embrace the autumn season with the 5th Annual Fall Flair at Destin United Methodist Church. Even in its first year, the Fall Flair has packed the...
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