A visitor from the Far East: Japanese biker makes a stop in Destin before...
As manager of Bayview RV Camp in Destin, Kent Chamberlain meets all sorts of characters. But perhaps the one with the most interesting story is Koichi Tezuka from Tokyo. For the past two months,...
View ArticleChoked channel: Boat captain calls East Pass 'dangerous,' while city leaders...
It's been about five years since the federal navigation channel at East Pass has been dredged, and city leaders are looking forward to clearing out the shoaling sand. "Historically, the Corps (Army...
View ArticleWere Destin pioneers homesteaders or squatters? Local historian Hank Klein...
While it may be hard to imagine now, prized real estate in Destin once sold for an astonishing $50 an acre. During a presentation Tuesday night at the Destin Library, local historian Hank Klein posed...
View ArticleTHIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Nantucket Cottages and Legion Cove developments approved
Jan. 19 - 25 40 years ago — 1974 Destin’s Dick McHarg was named Realtor-Associate of the Year by the Fort Walton Beach Board of Directors. A Log editorial praised June Winton, a new Destin resident...
View ArticleREADY: A New Year’s wish from the heart
Have you broken your New Year’s Resolution yet? Assuming you even made one, chances are you’ve found New Year's resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep, and only about 40 percent of us are still...
View ArticleSCRAPING SEASON: Captains work to get vessels in ship-shape for future fishing
If you've been looking for your favorite charter fishing boat and it’s not in its slip, it may be in dry dock getting spruced up for the upcoming season. About 16 boats were in dry dock at the...
View ArticleLocal man says stretch of Commons Drive not ADA compliant
With his wheelchair serving as transportation, Paul Voigt would like to see sidewalks along the north side of Commons Drive near the YMCA. "It's dangerous, I have to ride in the street to get by," he...
View ArticleA 'good year' for 'good investments': 2014 real estate market expected to...
With 2014 upon us, there is an overall optimism about what the new year has to bring the local real estate market, as momentum builds off of 2013. "I see 2014 as a very good year for buyers and...
View Article‘GOOD VIBRATIONS’: Beach Boys returning to South Walton three decades later
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story appeared in an Aug 2012 edition of The Walton Sun. With an announcment that the Beach Boys will be playing a Memorial Day concert in Gulf Place, The Sun is sharing the story...
View Article2014 Destin Desserts champion crowned
More than 220 people gathered to sample delectable desserts using Girl Scout cookies as the main ingredient at the 2014 Destin Desserts on Friday, Jan. 17. The event was held in the Linkside Ballroom...
View ArticleWill former NFL'er Kevin Greene return to Destin?
After spending five years in Green Bay as the Packers linebackers coach, former Destin resident Kevin Greene is leaving the sidelines and may return to the sugar white beaches of the Emerald Coast....
View ArticleThe bite is on (PHOTOS)
The bite was on Monday as both the Destiny and Sweet Jody were full with anglers. The Destiny with Capt. Chris McConnell backed in first with 55 passengers and several stringers filled with mingo,...
View ArticleThe bidding is open: Henderson Beach State Park to offer 'more services,'...
Concessions may be coming to Henderson Beach State Park. While local park manager Daniel Laird says he is not authorized to speak on the subject, state officials say the idea of concessions in state...
View ArticleChanging of the Chamber: Community service celebrated, new board takes the...
The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce ceremonially rolled out the red carpet Thursday night as more than 200 guests gathered at the Emerald Coast Convention Center for the annual Awards and Installation...
View ArticleCity leaders reach litigation settlement, approve Kelly Street funding...
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of the night's happening. To read about what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticlePreserving history with a side of gumbo
There will be almost 40 different pots of gumbo and about 70 silent auction prize packages to bid on at this weekend’s Gumbo Contest, benefitting the Destin History & Fishing Museum. Set for Jan....
View ArticleSNOWBIRD SILLIES: Snowbird wants to take you the extra 'smile'
We have two choices in life! We can either laugh or cry. I prefer the former because I have less to clean up! Here’s your compilation of groans and smiles by your favorite Canadian snowbird. ·...
View ArticlePRO AND CON: Dogs on the beach
PRO: Dogs should have their day on the Destin city agenda I was excited to read the article in The Destin Log about some city leaders being receptive to the idea of dogs on the beach. I would like to...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Sheriff's office investigates Destin armed robbery
A Destin convenience store was held-up early this morning by a man who flashed a knife at the clerk before taking the cash. Deputies were called to the Circle K at 701 Harbor Boulevard shortly before...
View ArticleBundle up! Arctic blast hitting Destin, Walton again
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing...
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