A summer camp for the stars: Emerald Coast Theatre Company offers kids’ camps
After last year's success, Emerald Coast Theatre Company is hosting another summer filled with music, dancing, acting and entertainment for kids of most ages. "It's so much fun to work on a production...
View ArticleUPDATED: More rain on the way, but will it be too much?
Friday morning update: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Okaloosa County until 7 a.m. Sunday. The forecast calls for 1-3 inches of rain, with some areas receiving between...
View ArticleDeputies nab Destin burgler, recover some of stolen goods
A Fort Walton Beach man who burglarized a Destin home two days ago was tracked down by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies after he turned on one of two stolen Apple Mac Book computers. Joseph...
View ArticleCity to stick with Army Corps for dredge project
After the Army Corps of Engineers pulled their dredge to perform work along the Intercoastal Waterway, the city had come up with a Plan B for dredging the Old Pass Lagoon, but it now seems as though...
View ArticleOf Community and Self: A huge thanks to those who serve Destin
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week is Public Service Recognition Week, and to honor those who serve the Destin community, the Log sat down with members from three different services to find out what it really...
View ArticleDog’s Night Out: Fundraiser to benefit Destin dog park
Fancy a daiquiri while petting your pooch and watching the sunset? This Saturday, Fishheads on the harbor is hosting, “Dog’s Night Out,” a fundraiser for the Destin dog park. Owner Melissa Aiken told...
View ArticleArt on the move: Local student art on public transport
Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) recently held a competition called “Art on the Move,” to spruce up public busses with local art.The contest called for students across the county to submit artwork...
View ArticleREADY-Giving Mom a muffin may be pointless
I was completely unprepared for motherhood when my first son was born. As an only child, growing up in a world of adults, I never learned any lullabies, changed a diaper, bathed a baby, prepared a...
View ArticleWhere did Moreno Point get its name?
Another one of the History Mysteries of Destin is Moreno Point the name of the land mass that today is Destin, Florida. Where did its name come from? What is today called Destin is actually Moreno...
View ArticleHART: Not a Sterling day for civil liberties
The story of Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling has all the elements of a titillating tale: Sex, lies and audio tapes — plus politics and our Constitution. What we should worry about here is why an...
View ArticleHappy Mother's Day Destin
With Mother's Day upon us, The Log asked our Facebook friends to share a picture of them with their mother and a thought or two about what makes them special. From The Log to you, we wish all of the...
View Article‘Just the beginning’: 2014 Destin Forward Class graduates 13
After nine months of hands-on learning, fundraising and companionship, the 2013 Destin Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Destin Forward class celebrated its graduation Tuesday night at the Pelican Beach...
View Article‘Something that we need’ City moves forward with proposed tax incentive...
Economic development and diversity has been the battle cry for the city of Destin for the past few years, and after a unanimous vote Monday night, they have moved closer to adopting a new way to draw...
View ArticleDestin couple starts support group after losing son to SIDS
Alicia Curle has replayed Oct. 29, 2013, in her mind countless times. Eating breakfast as a family — Alicia, her husband, Shane, their 6-year-old daughter, Caylen, and their 11-week-old son, Jackson....
View Article‘I couldn’t believe it’: A cross-country Mother’s Day reunion
“Who’s that young man looking in my window?” Doris Hall recalls thinking when she first saw her son Bobby in her front yard Saturday evening. Bobby had not seen his mother for five years however, that...
View ArticlePumps pushing water into Gulf, alleviating flooding along Scenic Hwy. 98
Drivers along Scenic Hwy. 98 may have noticed a “bump” in the road near the Crab Trap this week. A large pump was being used to pull water from the flooded Four Prong Lake on the north side of the...
View ArticleFirst Up: Buck's Smokehouse serves its first customer
Capt. Ben Marler was the first customer at Buck's Smokehouse located on U.S. 98 in the heart of Destin Monday afternoon during a soft-opening for the restaurant. Taking his order are owners Michele...
View ArticleCommissioners get earful on developer's plan
Peter Bos’ request for open container drinking between Destin Commons, Turnberry Harbour and Legendary Yacht Club has sparked opposition among locals, but the developer maintains his plans are...
View ArticleDeveloper drops alcohol proposal
Folks in Destin Commons won’t be strolling around with their favorite pale ale anytime soon. Developer Peter Bos has withdrawn a request to Okaloosa County for open container drinking between the...
View ArticleRed snapper season gets clipped again
Another cut in the number of red snapper days has local fisherman scratching their heads. On Wednesday, word came down from the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council that the red snapper...
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