Emergency officials warn bridge travelers to take caution
If a wintery mix falls on Northwest Florida, the bridges are the “main concern,” Okaloosa County emergency officials say. But some caution on the part of drivers and sand for traction should keep...
View ArticleMan found guilty, sentenced in DUI accident that killed Bulgarian cyclist
Nearly 20 months after a Bulgarian woman was hit and killed along U.S. Highway 98, the driver in the accident has been found guilty of DUI manslaughter and other charges in DeFuniak Springs. Read the...
View ArticleWINTER WEATHER WARNING: 'Very rare' ice and snow accumulation possible in...
With a winter storm pushing its way south, meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Mobile say conditions in Destin could start to deteriorate about lunch time. "Ice will start accumulating...
View ArticleSome like it hot - Gumbo contest stirs up big crowd
They came in droves Saturday morning to get a taste of some of the best gumbo around at the annual Destin History and Fishing Museum Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction at the Destin Community Center....
View ArticleShow us your snow and ice photos
Whether past or present, The Log wants to see and share your photos of snow and ice in Destin. Click on this link to post to our website or share it on our Facebook Page.
View ArticleSnow days for Destin: Schools out for two days and the students are giddy
Destin Elementary School was abuzz Monday afternoon with news that schools would be closed Tuesday and Wednesday because of the developing winter storm. The Log stopped in to capture the reactions of...
View Article‘So cool': Longtime Destinites reflect on days of Destin's snowy past
Snow in Destin is about as common as Hurricanes in Washington State, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. "Oh yeah, we've had snow several times," said longtime Destinite Cyron Marler. "It snowed...
View ArticleLaw enforcement, county officials warn residents to stay off roadways
Icy roads are causing havoc in Destin. “Since 10 p.m. last night, there have been 15 reported traffic crashes,” said Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Michele Nicholson. “There were no...
View ArticleDesign funds approved for Kelly Street improvements
With the road deteriorating along Kelly Street, funds were approved for engineering and construction plans during last week's City Council meeting. "I've waited 12 years for this to come to the...
View ArticleA promise to Parrotheads? Margaritaville expected to open early 2014
Slated for an "early 2014 opening," construction at Destin's Margaritaville is getting closer to wrapping up. "It creates a draw, something to bring people back to the harbor," Legendary Inc. CEO...
View ArticleCOLD FISH: Ice storm a first for Destin fishing fleet
Dealing with ice is not unusual for boat captains — however, the ice is usually in the box, not on the deck. "I've never seen an ice storm like that," said Capt. Eric Thrasher of the charter boat Game...
View ArticleIcy Escapades: Bridge closures mean sledding, strandings and traffic gridlock...
Locals found both joy and pain in the coating of ice that closed bridges and cut off Destin. Nick Zimmerman, a 10-year Destin transplant from Michigan, made light of the situation as he found the icy...
View Article'BACK TO NORMAL': Winter storm ices roads, closes bridges, but Destin largely...
Destin has traded the frigid temperatures of the winter storm for a dose of heavy fog Friday morning, with warmer temperatures expected throughout the weekend. But was it one for the record books? "I...
View ArticlePotential Henderson Beach vendors, residents voice questions, concerns
While developers came to hear about possible business opportunities at Henderson Beach State Park, at least one resident spoke out. “The public across the board was not in favor of the vendors,” said...
View ArticleGalloping Forward: Destin observes Chinese New Year
The Chinese Year of the Horse has arrived with few to herald it here in Destin. Following the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year began Jan. 31 this year, as traditionally the first day of the month...
View ArticleDESTIN FLOWER BOMBED (PHOTOS)
David Cook from Minneapolis, Minn., stopped through Destin with his traveling pop-art show he dubbed, "Flower Bombing." The bright flowers and butterflies are constructed entirely of Shur-Tech Duck...
View Article'A blue collar guy': Rodney Braden splits time as a businessman, adrenaline...
EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of The Log's election coverage leading up to the March 11 city council elections, we will be profiling each candidate. Stories will appear each Wednesday and Saturday beginning...
View ArticleREADY: Don’t go looking for Miss June, she’s not here
Once again, our city has lost one of its finest from among those long-time citizens who came to a once sleepy little fishing village and gave of themselves to make it a good place to live, work, and...
View ArticleReady remembered: Capt. Frank Ready was a 'first class gentleman'
Capt. Frank Ready will always be known for his faith, fishing and love of family The retired captain died Tuesday in his home in Destin. For Ready's obituary, click here. "He was a good honest man,"...
View ArticleEglin airman killed in Destin motorcycle accident
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that took place around 3 a.m. Monday. A motorcycle driver was killed when he collided with a pick-up truck in the...
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