HALL: Pound for pound, pumello is the heavyweight for this Sandestin gardener
You say pumello, I say pomello, you say pomelo, I say... oh, let’s call the whole thing off and just call it lusho fruit. This gigantic fruit was shown to me by Phil Hummel after being raised in his...
View ArticleOff-duty cop leaves loaded gun in public dressing room
MIRAMAR BEACH — An off-duty U.S. Marshal left his loaded gun in a dressing room at the Silver Sands Outlet Mall on Sunday afternoon. A customer at Kenneth Cole found the gun in the dressing room. She...
View ArticleChapel could rise in Sandestin by summer
For more than two years, developer Tom Becnel, owner of Sandestin, and his daughter, Sara, have wanted to build a chapel inside the gates of the resort community. Now, the Becnels are waiting to...
View Article'Fins Up!' Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville open for business along Destin...
With the cut of a ribbon, over-the-top margaritas and enough fanfare to make Mickey Mouse jealous, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is ready to "let the fin begin" after Monday's grand opening. "I can't...
View ArticleStrip Club opposition rally stirs citizens to action
Extra chairs were brought in, but still it was standing room only as more than 130 people gathered at the Citizens for a Greater Destin community rally against the strip club on Feb. 17. The main...
View ArticleBite rises with the temps - When the going gets tough, the tough keep fishing
Although it's been nice outside the last few days, captains are looking for consecutive warm days to bring the water temperature up and heat up the bite. "Fishing is still a little slow," said Capt....
View ArticleCandidates tackle dogs, traffic, code enforcement
What is the No. 1 issue facing the city of Destin? Well, if you asked the men and women running for seats on the Destin City Council you would largely get the same answer — economic...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Thief targets Emerald Grande lightning rods
Man admits he stole wiring attached to Grande’s lightning rods A man admitted he stole copper wiring attached to Emerald Grande’s lighting rods and sold it as scrap to pay for drug purchases. The man,...
View ArticleARTwalk draws crowds to Destin harbor (PHOTOS)
Held on the third Sunday of each month, the ARTwalk is a showcase for area artists, crafters and jewlery makers. The event stretches along the harbor from AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar to the...
View ArticleCity leaders to tackle Tier III; residents turn out to protest strip club...
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin is at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and will be offering a live play-by-play of the night's discussions. To follow along, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleNew to politics, but not Destin: Matthew Pace has a heart for cleaning up Destin
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....
View ArticleLETTER: Don’t let beaches go to the dogs in Destin
I’ve lived in Miramar Beach full time now for four years, and I have a warning for Destin residents and leaders considering allowing dogs on their beaches. Currently, Walton County allows leashed dogs...
View Article'Fight the good fight': Residents appeal to city to stop strip club (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at the almost 4-hour meeting on Feb. 18 and offered a record of the night as the city council delayed new development rules in Destin. At the end of the meeting,...
View ArticleOur Norriego namesake
History Mystery I was recently asked by The Log editor how Norriego Point came by its unusual name. The answer was part of my "The History of East Pass" presentation I gave at the Heritage Museum of...
View ArticleBig fish, big smiles (CATCH-of-the DAY PHOTOS)
Nothing spreads a smile across a face like landing a whopper of a fish. And on Wednesday smiles were contagious as a few anglers pulled in some huge red snapper on the party boat Sweet Jody. "This is...
View ArticleSouth Walton loses its visionary with the passing of Van Ness Butler, Jr.
With Van Ness Butler, Jr.'s passing on Feb. 14, the community lost the visionary behind what made South Walton what it is today. That feeling was not just the conclusion of one person, but of many, as...
View ArticleTake a stand against strip club: Opponents pack city hall in advance of...
Although the City Council was advised not to comment, that didn't stop local pastors, area youth and the average resident from pleading, praying and demanding that city leaders reject a possible...
View Article'Everything stops': Comprehensive plan in a holding pattern after Tuesday vote
With a 3-1 vote, city leaders have punted proposed changes to the city’s development roadmap until after the city elections, which could bring three new faces to the dais. "I don't think this is ready...
View ArticleCity planner predicts a Destin growth spurt
Destin's skyline may look radically different in the future, as city planners say there is a "realistic" chance that there could be 5 to 10 Tier III projects, or those comparable to the Emerald...
View ArticleCandidates share views at OCREC forum (AUDIO)
Did you miss Wednesday night's candidate forum sponsored by the Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee? Six of the eight candidates in the running for the March 11 Destin City Council election...
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