'Important part of the community': City leaders to vote on Community Center...
The Destin Community Center is primed for a roof replacement. "The Community Center is an important part of our community, housing hundreds of events and programs year round," Public Information...
View ArticleDMS students prove error in science textbook
It appears the makers of one the school district's science textbooks have a few things to learn from the 5th graders at Destin Middle School. When making her lesson plans, science teacher Dawn Pack...
View Article'A four-year process': City secures permits for 'shovel-ready' Norriego Point...
Norriego Point is in need of some serious TLC, and now the only thing standing between city officials and a full-scale stabilization is funding. "We secured the permit in June for the DEP and mid...
View Article'An upscale project': Developers to build 170-room hotel in Crystal Beach
With a preliminary approval in place to construct a Tier III project near Crystal Beach, developers for the Henderson Beach Resort project are moving forward with a scaled back Tier I hotel — for now....
View ArticleDestin bear returns (PHOTOS)
This black bear was spotted in the yard of Regatta Bay resident Vyda Adams Tuesday. She told The Log her reaction to seeing the bear was "mixed." "When I first saw it in my backyard I thought it was a...
View ArticlePedestrian in critical condition after accident
DESTIN — A Mary Esther resident is in critical condition after being struck Thursday evening by a vehicle. Alondra Hogans, 20, is believed to have been bent over picking something up off of Danny...
View ArticleGolden retrievers reunite for birthday party (PHOTOS)
It's the norm for a litter of puppies to be separated and go to different homes, often to never see one another again. That wasn't the case for five local golden retrievers, whose owners reunited them...
View ArticleREADY: Dubious tips for enjoying holiday parties
With Thanksgiving having come so late this year, there’s really no transition period between the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie and Christmas indulgences associated with yuletide...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: The king of sharks, rock and roll
Dec. 1 - 7 35 years ago — 1978 Guardsmen from the newly commissioned Destin Coast Guard Station rescued three teenagers adrift in the Gulf off Destin and also assisted an oceangoing tug aground on...
View ArticleAfter Black Friday, local charities promote Giving Tuesday
While retail stores bombard media outlets with ads for consumerism's most sacred holiday, Black Friday, charities in Destin and around the country are promoting a very different special day. Giving...
View ArticleObituary: Sylvan Marler and a local love story will stand the test of time
Sylvan Tilden Marler Sylvan Tilden Marler, 90, of Fort Walton Beach, went to be with the Lord Nov. 30, 2013. Sylvan was born on Oct. 17, 1923, in Pensacola, Fla., a son of the late William Lee and...
View ArticleSheriff's Office investigating reported sexual assault
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported sexual battery in the parking lot of a Destin apartment complex. Deputies were called to 4131 West Commons Drive around 5:45 p.m. on...
View Article2013 Christmas Outdoor Decorating Contest has begun
The City of Destin’s Christmas Outdoor Decorating Contest has begun. Judging will take place Dec. 1-15 within the city limits of Destin. All decorations must remain up through Dec. 31. Winners will be...
View ArticleLegislator sued after dog bites student in face
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — A Florida legislator has been sued over his pet dog biting someone in the face at a restaurant located near the state Capitol. Christopher Kent filed a lawsuit last week in Leon...
View ArticleCity leaders approve committee work plans, 10-slip marina (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and provided a live play-by-play of the night's discussion. To read what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleGoing, going, gone for the holidays: Log’s gift certificate auction gets off...
Everyone has heard that there’s no such thing as free money. So you may be surprised to hear what The Destin Log and The Walton Sun are offering this holiday season. The newspapers, along with their...
View Article'ROGUE BEAR': Honey raid, bear's death spark relocation debate
Peter Wright has had his fair share of run-ins with a black bear as of late, and after the bear demolished his bee hives and tore up his back door he says something has to be done. "I walk out there...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Shoplifting arrest and pipes in a purse
Lawmen nab accused shoplifter, find pills in her purse A woman accused of shoplifting was also charged with drug possession after an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy found pills in her purse....
View ArticleShelter House Luminaria Run to light up Destin in December (PHOTOS)
After two successful years at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the Luminaria Run to end domestic and sexual violence is moving to Destin. Shelter House will present the unique twilight run designed to...
View ArticleA crafty Christmas: 74 vendors to converge on Community Center for holiday sale
It's almost time for the 5th annual Christmas in the Village Craft Show. This Saturday and Sunday, vendors will set up in the gymnasium at the Destin Community Center and offer a huge variety of...
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