Water Racer: Hydro Jet aims to debut in Destin
Bobbing in the water between the fishing boats, a neon green speed-boat, the Hydro Jet, sticks out along the Destin harbor. “Every kid who walks by here wants to ride on it,” said owner/operator...
View ArticleTally Ho! Destin Forward’s journey to the state Capitol
Florida’s lieutenant governor has a new favorite joke that he likes to share. "A Democrat, Republican and independent walk into a bar. And the bartender says “Hi Charlie.” Carlos Lopez-Cantera then...
View ArticleNo April Fools … The hunt is on to find the next scoop of the day
Hero Hound Dogs … K9 Facts: U.S. Customs dogs “Rocky” and “Barco” were so good at patrolling the U.S. border that Mexican drug lords put a $300,000 bounty on their heads. Oh for Barking Out Loud …...
View ArticleMAKO MANIA - ‘Fish of a lifetime’ draws crowd in minutes
Nothing draws a crowd like a shark on the docks. In a matter of minutes, the number of folks milling around on the docks went from about three to 300 as the crew aboard the Sure Lure backed in with a...
View ArticleStrip club litigation continues after hearing
After sitting through a legal session between attorneys from the city of Destin and the proposed strip club on Airport Road, Patti Terjack left the meeting with more questions than answers. “I guess...
View ArticleKeeping to the codes: City Code Enforcement officers report on spring break
The Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office is well known for their law enforcement role in the community; however their lesser known counterparts, city of Destin Code Enforcement Officers, are often overlooked....
View ArticleA steel mystery unveiled
At the corner of Industrial Park Road and Airport Road sits a giant steel contraption that has stumped Destin residents for years. Guesses of what the object is have ranged from a giant gear to a...
View ArticleNorriego Point was at the east end of Santa Road Island- What Happened?
Another one of the History Mystery’s of Destin is how Norriego Point moved from the East End of Santa Rosa Island to the West End of Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida. Based on a 1916 nautical chart,...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: April 6- 12
40 years ago — 1974 The Destin Library initiated its memorial book program. The Destin Community Center Board voted to reopen the question of incorporating Destin. Two people in favor of incorporation...
View ArticleMarch of Destiny boxing at Sandestin (PHOTOS)
After a weekend of professional boxing and entertainment, Nate “The Warrior” Cambell of Jacksonville took home the WBO junior welterweight championship after he defeated Gilbert “Gordo” Venegas on...
View ArticleHART: Uber versus Goobers
MIAMI, FL — I was just out of grad school, broke, and working in New York City. Buddies and I split a Brooklyn apartment where we spent five hours a night sleeping. Everything in New York is...
View ArticleREADY: Open letter from the Prince of Darkness
Most of this column takes the form of a letter, but first an admission as to its content. Be advised the following is politically incorrect, intolerant, judgmental, and controversial. As well as...
View Article'Celebrating the region': Save the date for the 28th Annual Sandestin Wine...
Known as the "Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals," the 28th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival is set to inspire foodies and wine enthusiasts April 10-13. Over the years the event has grown to include live...
View ArticleFresh Beat: Artist manipulates rainbow to make photographic art
Larry Beat marches to a drum that only he can hear. He is a man of many cities, many countries and many talents. You might find him in his Bad Habit’s Lounge Studio, Artwalk on the Harbor on the third...
View ArticleCity to live stream council meetings
The city of Destin will begin live streaming its council meetings starting with the Monday, April 7, meeting beginning at 6 p.m. All subsequent regularly scheduled council meetings will be streamed...
View ArticleCity leaders updated on air traffic control tower, residents speak out...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's CRA Board and City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read about what took place, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleA SIGHT TO BEHOLD: Monday's sunset (PHOTOS)
Destin is known for many accolades, whether it's the sugar white beaches, emerald green waters or it's family friendly charm, but the city nestled between the Choctawhatchee Bay and Gulf of Mexico is...
View ArticleLegal battle continues after executive session
As the city’s ongoing legal battle with developers of a proposed strip club on Airport Road continues, there were no decisions made after Monday night’s executive session. The only discussion that...
View ArticleIntroducing Miss Destin 2014, Kira Moraca (PHOTOS)
Kira Moraca was crowned Miss Destin 2014 on Saturday night following a month of events and a pageant of dancing, question answering and poised competition. “I’m really excited about being Miss Destin....
View Article‘It’s really coming along’: Harborfront restaurant to ‘stand out’ from others
A new restaurant concept is on its way to Destin harbor. “From the water, its three levels, but from the street you’ll be looking at two levels because of the slope,” said Joe Dougherty of Dougherty...
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