Keeping the sand ‘squeaky clean’: Destin’s Earth Day beach clean up
“Leave footprints – not stuff” is the theme of this year’s Earth Day beach cleanup day. The Okaloosa County Environmental Council and sponsor organization Okaloosa County Tourist Development...
View ArticleCitizen aids Coast Guard to rescue 3 from capsized boat
A good-hearted citizen and the Coast Guard rescued three people from a capsized boat near East Pass offshore Destin on Tuesday. According to a press release, Station Destin Coast Guard received a call...
View ArticleNew eatery brings new flavor to Destin harbor
DESTIN — The Destin harbor has a new restaurant and hangout for locals and tourists. Coach’s Raw Bar, located at 214 Harbor Boulevard next to the Boathouse, is now open and serving food and drink...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Mako Edition
Sharks always have a way of drawing crowds to the docks, but they also have a way of drawing people to retweet, share, like and comment on social media. Saturday’s story about a 720-pound Mako hitting...
View ArticleAds by sea: New local business to tow billboards
When lounging on the beach this summer, don’t be surprised if you see a giant shark banner, or an enticing call for a shrimp boil being pulled behind a boat. This water advertising endeavor is New...
View ArticleFire district mulls ideas for cost savings
With a budget shortfall of more than $600,000 on the horizon, the spirit of cooperation is taking center stage at the Destin Fire Control District. “We’ve had some good discussions and some good ideas...
View ArticleWEST MARINE NOW OPEN
Destin Mayor Mel Ponder, center, was on hand at West Marine Friday to cut the ribbon for the marine store’s grand reopening. As part of the weekend celebration, guests can enjoy three days of demos,...
View Article‘Sticking it to us’ - A takeaway of red snapper days has local captains reeling
With word of an 11-day red snapper season coming down Thursday, local charter boat captains were outraged. "Nothing good," can come from the shortened season said Capt. Don Dineen as he stepped off...
View Article‘I want this to be my baby’: New Chairman named for 36 Annual Destin Seafood...
Jami Jones is the new face of the Destin Seafood Festival. Named the Chairman for the 36 Annual Destin Seafood Festival, Jones said this is a position she feels ready for. “I’m excited about the...
View ArticleHop on down to Baytowne Wharf for an Easter Explosion
Spring your way to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for some family friendly Easter Fun April 19. “Bring your kids for an afternoon at the village, and we will supply the fun,” said Events Coordinator,...
View ArticleNew Earth Army makes TV debut: Destin band to be featured on StudioAmped
They regularly bring the house down at local haunts such as Funky Blue's Shack and Pandora's, but on May 1 you can watch Destin band New Earth Army on TV as part of WSRE's StudioAmped series. Founded...
View ArticleREADY: Scam bam, thank you ma’am
The caller ID says Wirtz Stacy 1-703-272-4700. I have no idea who this is, but why be rude? Maybe it’s a friend of a friend. Maybe it’s someone I’ve forgotten I once knew. Well, it’s not Stacy at...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: April 13-19/2014
Destin Water Users predicted a water shortage for summer 40 years ago — 1974 Okaloosa County Sheriff Ray Wilson reported his force of 19 deputies was severely overworked. Destin Water Users...
View Article‘Moving forward’: Destin air traffic control tower on pace for 2015 completion
If all goes according to plan, the proposed air traffic control tower at Destin Airport will be complete by the fall of 2015. “It’s been a long road, close to a decade we’ve been working on this,”...
View ArticleBullying can happen to anyone
Being in school can be fun, exciting, or sometimes tearful. If bullying is a problem for you, something you have to face every school day, just remember, there are options available to you. Hazing...
View ArticleCity leaders move forward with dredging, Norriego Point stabilization (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and provided a live-play-by-play of the night's discussions. To read what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View Article‘Kind of in limbo’: Nothing new for Destin Sands Beach Resort
It’s been more than a year since the former Hawaikii and Holiday Inn tower was demolished to make way for the Destin Sands Beach Resort, and not much dirt has been turned. “The design was not going in...
View Article‘It’s critical’: City to ‘piggyback’ on Coast Guard dredge project
After two 5-0 votes Monday night, city leaders will capitalize on the Coast Guard’s dredging project and move forward with phase one of the Norriego Point stabilization. “It’s critical that we get...
View ArticleWhere We Live, Learn, Work and Play Matters to Our Health
Recently, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released the fifth annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool. An easy-to-use snapshot, it...
View ArticleFriday night fun at the ball park (PHOTOS)
Dalton Threadgill Little League Park was a buzz Friday night with games being played on all three fields. Family and friends filled the bleachers to watch their favorite team in action, while some...
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