Where thrill and leisure meet: Jet Ski the Emerald Coast
Editor’s Note: As part of the “100 days of Summer,” The Log will be exploring Destin and the activities it has to offer during the summer season. This week the featured pastime is wave runners.. The...
View Article‘Have fun and glorify God’: Rocky Bayou Christian School’s summer camp
One of the oldest faith-based summer camps in South Okaloosa has expanded into Destin. Only in its second year, Rocky Bayou Christian School’s summer camp kicked off June 9 in Destin. The camp focuses...
View ArticleREADY: Life lessons learned from the men in my life
Like most women, I enjoy the occasional “male-bashing” conversation with like-minded sisters: Q. How many men does it take to change a toilet paper roll? A.No one knows since it’s never been done...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: June 15 - 21
40 years ago — 1974 Destin Chamber of Commerce President Dick McHarg outlined the chamber’s goals for the year, including a Coast Guard picket boat for Destin and a Coast Guard station as soon as...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day: Memories and moments that made a difference
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, and The Log sent out a questionnaire to some Destin locals. Here is what some of them had to say about their fathers and fatherhood. Janet Stein on her father John...
View Article'Compassionate cannabis' legalized
Marijuana is legal in Florida. A bill to legalize “compassionate cannabis” under strict guidelines for use in the treatment of illnesses such as epilepsy, was signed into law Monday by Gov. Rick...
View ArticleHART: It’s Obama’s government; we just live with it
“It was unanimous among MY principals in MY government.” Barack Obama on the Bergdahl swap decision The arrogance and incompetence continue. Obama is even more callous and indifferent in his lame...
View ArticleMarler traffic signal, pedstrian safety take top seat at City Council (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read what happend, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleAir traffic control tower almost ready for bid process
Come fall, the proposed air traffic control tower at Destin Airport should be under construction, Okaloosa County Airport officials tell The Log. “There are a lot of processes involved, but with the...
View ArticleX Marks the Spot: Chef brothers let the food do the talking
Dedrick and Daniel Gibson are like most brothers, they like to poke fun at each other, laugh with each other, and generally have a good time in everything they do. What makes the Gibson brothers...
View ArticleThe Taste of Old Destin: The Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House celebrates...
For John Comer, The Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House is more than a restaurant; it holds his childhood memories. Comer, who grew up in Birmingham, Ala., used to summer in Destin every year, and...
View ArticleGazing at the Sky: Henderson Beach State Park Sky viewing
This Friday, June 20, Henderson Beach State Park and The Northwest Florida Astronomy Association are hosting a star-gazing gathering; a great family outing not to be missed. The group will set up...
View ArticleHenderson Beach to remain vendor-less
DESTIN — Henderson Beach State Park will remain concession free for the foreseeable future. Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday with language sidetracking state Department of Environmental Protection...
View ArticleLETTER: Destin Post Office collects for food drive
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects 157,000 pounds of food United Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties would like to express our sincere thanks to the entire Okaloosa and Walton communities for their response to...
View ArticleConstruction company cited for serious safety violations
SANTA ROSA BEACH — A Destin construction company has been cited for endangering employees working on projects in the WaterColor development. Following an inspection in January 2014, the U.S....
View Article‘In a holding pattern’: City to explore more options for pedestrian crossing
Plans for a fully signalized traffic light at the Marler Street and U.S. Hwy. 98 intersection may have stalled after Monday night’s Destin City Council meeting. “We, the property owners, don’t agree...
View ArticleThe bay and back again: Recycled oyster shells used in environmental restoration
Don’t be surprised if you see a blue truck and a trailer backing up to your favorite seafood restaurants this summer and filling up with oyster shells. The truck belongs to the Choctawhatchee Basin...
View ArticleECBC: Big dollars on the line in big game tournament
For some it’s their first blue marlin adventure, while others are seasoned veterans. But one thing is for sure, the 77 boats that pulled out of Sandestin's Baytowne Marina Thursday were full of...
View ArticleRelax, it’s spa day
Editor’s Note: As part of the “100 days of Summer,” The Log will be exploring Destin and the activities it has to offer during the summer season. This week the featured pastime is Spas. The Spa at...
View ArticleLocal Musician Alicia McMillian expands her horizons
Local musician Alicia McMillian isn’t new to the music scene, she has been singing since elementary school. However, until just recently McMillian has held her music close, wary of sharing her talent...
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