City leaders, fire district agree to continue lifeguard funding
Despite a little firm questioning, city leaders agreed to continue funding a portion of the Destin Fire Control District's beach safety program. "We are trying to make sure we are good stewards of the...
View ArticleREADY: No dumb crime goes unpunished
Among my favorite sources of amusement are the crimes committed by truly stupid people. In 2013, there was an abundance of them. Allow me to share the ones I like best. Austin Lee Westfall Presler...
View Article'Fresh, local, sustainable seafood': Area locals to open harbor front...
A lot has changed since a group of friends played ball together at Fort Walton Beach High School, but the gang is back together and opening Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi in HarborWalk Village. "I was...
View ArticleA century of memories: Two Destin residents have milestone birthdays this month
1914 was the year in which World War I began, Henry Ford introduced the assembly line for his Model T automobile, Charlie Chaplin debuted his famous character "The Tramp" and the U.S. Congress...
View ArticleSome city leaders would welcome a dog-friendly beach
Unlike our neighbors to the east, you won't find Fido strolling the sugar white beaches in Destin or Okaloosa County — unless they are breaking the rules. "I've tried to sponsor that in the past, but...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Man trespasses at convenience store, another man 'snaps'
Convenience-store trespasser makes woman feel uncomfortable A man hanging out at a convenience, harassing customers and making a female employee uncomfortable with his talk has been arrested on a trio...
View ArticleDWU investigating reclaimed water leak
On Jan 11, 2014, at 1:45 p.m., Destin Water Users discovered a leak in a public access reuse line leaving the Destin Water Users, Inc. George F. French Water Reclamation Plant" at 14 Industrial Park...
View ArticleIt's snow joke: Destin Elementary students earn winter-themed playtime
To encourage reading over the winter break, teachers at Destin Elementary promised their students a special surprise when they returned to school. Making good on that promise, students got to take a...
View ArticleAnother cold snap ahead after gray days in Destin (PHOTOS)
After the record cold snap, there was no shortage of fog and rain clouds rolling over the Emerald Coast last week. The Log's Facebook friends shared their pictures of the blanketing fog. ANOTHER BIG...
View ArticleCity, strip club reps to battle it out in court
The legal wrangling continues between city attorneys and attorneys from The Runway, as the two sides are set to present oral arguments in front of a federal judge in Pensacola Feb. 6. "The judge...
View ArticleNew DAR chapter in Destin
Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution will welcome the newest chapter in Destin on Feb. 8. The geographic focus of this chapter will include Destin, Miramar Beach, Sandestin,...
View ArticleCruising with the Crispies: Vets take new friends on a ride in 60-year-old...
For about eight years now a group of retired military and military enthusiasts has been meeting every Thursday morning for breakfast. At these breakfast meetings, the Crispy Warriors (the name derived...
View ArticleCOLUMN: The trials and triumphs of tourism in Destin
EDITOR’S NOTE: Log Editor William Hatfield is a member of this year’s Destin Forward class. He is filing stories chronicling his experiences in the Chamber of Commerce’s leadership program. As part of...
View ArticleCity of Destin announces 2013 employee and leader of the year awards
The City of Destin recently awarded Corey Anderson the 2013 Employee of the Year Award and Webb Warren the 2013 Leader of the Year Award. These two awards are the city’s top staff honors. Anderson’s...
View ArticleSnowbird Sillies: Your weekly dose of Destin pun-ishment
Your friendly neighborhood snowbird Pat McAlpine here again to take you the extra smile. Back home in Ottawa, I put a corny sign up on my lamp post each day and people come by to see what it is. Bus...
View ArticleROUX THE DAY: A jumbo gumbo cook-off and auction benefits the museum and...
I recently visited the Destin History and Fishing Museum and found Associate Director Kathy Marler Blue busy at work. It’s gumbo contest fundraiser time. Dan Martin is the auction chairman this year...
View ArticleFrom green to gone — After the hard freeze, don’t cut and run on your garden
This is one of the most difficult garden articles I have ever had to compose. After deep freeze temperatures were definitely coming our way, I got busy in an effort to save as much in my yard as...
View Article'The people should vote on it': Holiday Isle resident calls for referendum on...
As the city nears adoption of its comprehensive plan 2020, some residents are still confused as to what the changes mean to them and the communities they call home. "I'd like to strongly suggest that...
View ArticleAbita Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday Jan. 18
The 11th Annual Mardi Gras on the Island begins at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 on Okaloosa Island. Spectators may bring seating and view the parade at any point along the route. It's always a good idea to bring a...
View ArticleSnowbirds swoop down on fish - A chilly day on the Gulf is better than a day...
Cold temps? No problem for the winter visitors that continue to load the party boats for fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. "It was minus 16 degrees when we left home; this is nice," said Dennis Ellis of...
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