Baytowne Countdown: Sandestin to end year with a bang
A New Year’s Eve celebration in a spectacular setting is what makes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort a top spot for New Year’s Eve every year. The Sandestin New Year’s Eve event attracts guests with an...
View ArticleThird victim identified in boating wreck
DESTIN — The third victim in Saturday's boating wreck has been identified. Jamilia Beltz, 21, was identified hours after her body was discovered in Joe's Bayou Saturday evening, according to Florida...
View ArticleJOURNEY TO GERMANY: Local leaders wooing aerospace business
HAMBURG — The International Aerospace Industry Forum for Northwest Florida Leadership kicks off today in Hamburg, Germany. The forum brings together 35 business, education and community leaders from...
View ArticleBoating crash shocks family, friends
DESTIN — As investigators work to piece together the events that led to the deaths of three Niceville residents, friends and family remain stunned. The wreck of the 336 Cobalt craft that killed Taylor...
View ArticleWorker rushed to hospital after fall at Margaritaville (UPDATE)
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after an apparent 15-foot fall while working on the roof of the new Margaritaville Monday at Destin harbor. The call came in at 10:19 a.m., and firefighters...
View ArticleO, Christmas Tree: Destin's annual tree lighting in photos
Since 1915, Destin has celebrated Christmas. On December 5, the city continued the tradition with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. About 100 people gathered to sing carols, donate toys and...
View ArticlePrincipal Kelley leaving Destin Middle for position with school district
In her last week as principal of Destin Middle School, Dianne Kelley remembers several additions she helped usher in during her five years as the Dolphins' leader. Some of the most important changes...
View ArticleOkaloosa to clean beaches through February
Okaloosa County will continue to use in-house labor to clean the beaches on Okaloosa Island and in Destin through February. The county’s public works department also will start raking the sand to...
View ArticleSmallcakes, big business in City Market (PHOTOS)
Destin has a new place to get not-so-small baked delicacies. Smallcakes: A Cupcakery, one of the nation’s fastest-growing cupcake franchises, held a soft opening of a new location in the City Market...
View ArticleMeet your Grand Marshal: The Log's own Tina Harbuck is at the helm (PHOTOS)
After years of reporting on Destin's annual Christmas Parade, The Log's own Tina Harbuck will be leading it this Saturday morning. Tina first came to Destin in November 1984, when she came to work at...
View ArticleOn wheels and water: Christmas will be on parade in Destin this weekend
The city's holiday festivities hit the highway and harbor this weekend with the 28th Annual Destin Christmas Parade and the 27th Annual Holiday on the Harbor Lighted Boat Parade. The celebrations...
View ArticleJOURNEY TO GERMANY: Local leaders tour Airbus plant in Hamburg (PHOTOS)
HAMBURG — The man in charge of Mobile’s Airbus plant said it is too early to estimate how many subcontractors will locate in the southeastern United States. Ulrich Weber, head of the Airbus facility...
View ArticleLayers of art: Culture mixes with commerce as artist displays at Olive (PHOTOS)
Kathleen Schumacher is self assured and ever cognizant of the hues of the world that swirl around in her professional brain. This artist appears calm and collected as layer after layer of explosive...
View ArticleInsta-Destin: Developing a filtered look at the "World's Luckiest Fishing...
Destin's natural beauty doesn't need much help to shine through, but with the popularity of Instagram's filtered photos growing, The Log wants to see what Destin looks like through your Instagram...
View ArticleEmerald Coast Christmas Miracle: ‘Latin-flavored’ Christmas party set for...
United for a Good Cause Inc. will host its 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Children’s Fiesta Dec. 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Christian Life Center of First Baptist Church at 21 First...
View ArticleDeveloper goes vertical with 'simple' restaurant at former St. John's church
The ground has been leveled and the foundation poured on what's poised to become a barbecue restaurant at 303 Harbor Boulevard. "I'm going to keep it simple, simple," said local businessman Mike...
View ArticleCharred remains: Family reeling after overnight house fire (PHOTOS)
Sarah Flemming walks around what used to be her home on Primrose Circle. A few neighbors run in and out, helping carry belongings. For three years, Sarah, her boyfriend and children, lived in the...
View ArticleGymnasts to present benefit for wounded soldier
CRESTVIEW — U.S. Gold Gymnastics and Cheerleading staffers want to help provide a wheelchair-accessible home for a wounded soldier. The explosion Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers lost his left arm and...
View ArticleFishing is hot in cold weather
The temperature may have taken a dip in the last few days, but the rods are dipping too. Capt. Greg Marler and a crew of 10 fishermen on the Gentle Winds went out Thursday on a six-hour trip and...
View ArticleOn land and sea: Christmas Parades set to move forward this weekend
The 28th Annual Christmas Parade, “A Fantasy Christmas,” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (today). With no rain date scheduled and a high percentage of rain in the forecast, city officials say they...
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