Giant potato raises awareness for heart disease
DESTIN - A giant potato is drawing attention in Destin before a scheduled stop at Eglin Air Force Base. The potato is a creation made up of steel rib cage, lots of plywood and a substance known as...
View ArticleCouncilors say beach trash an issue in Destin
Whether it’s on the beaches or stored on city property, city leaders in Destin have an issue with the amount of trash in the city. “We are making a garbage dump out of our city property,” Councilman...
View ArticleIt’s a pole, it’s a tower, it’s good reception
A four-man crew was hard at work Wednesday putting up what will soon be a permanent AT&T cellular tower near Barnes and Noble Booksellers on Emerald Coast Pkwy. The temporary AT&T tower that...
View ArticleCatch the glory of the dolphin while cruising Destin
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 Dolphin Cruises....
View ArticleBrick & Spoon: Brunch with a Creole twist
Almost hidden inside the Palms of Destin Resort is a wonderful world of delicious, Creole-inspired cuisine. The new Brick & Spoon restaurant located at 4201 Indian Bayou Trail offers a...
View ArticleDestin’s bucket list
Every summer it’s the same story. Hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the Emerald Coast and locals hear, “You are so lucky you live here,” or, “I can’t wait to retire and move here to...
View ArticleREADY: Loss of a service, loss of a life
The ambulance bills for my late husband are stacked up on my desk. To my shock, the last two bills (of nearly $2,000) weren’t paid by Medicare or his secondary insurance because he was on Hospice....
View ArticleHART: With ‘friends’ like Facebook….
Facebook has endured. I thought the social networking phenomenon would have slowed down after everyone got to look at that sandwich I had for lunch or the family pictures from Dollywood I posted last...
View ArticleDays gone by: The Marler bridge
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By is a new feature that will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear....
View ArticleA social scene: The view from you
There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike...
View ArticleBus routes a lifeline for many locals
FORT WALTON BEACH — For Jessica Miller, the day often begins and ends on Okaloosa County Transit. “We usually get on the bus at 7:55 a.m.,” says Miller, who uses the bus to drop her 4-month-old son,...
View ArticleDestin Anique Business Robbed at Knifepoint
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the robbery of a Destin antique business Saturday by a man wielding a knife. An employee at Flutterby Antiques Uniques & Gifts at 209 Main...
View ArticleCity looks at capital improvements ahead of budget workshop
When it comes to the city’s 5-year capital improvement plan, there are plenty of needs, but the same can’t be said for funding. Many of the projects the city has identified have no funding sources...
View ArticleCouncilwoman appointed to veteran’s board
City councilwoman Prebble Ramswell has been chosen for the inaugural board of Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., a nonprofit corporation funded by the Florida GI Bill that serves to promote the state as...
View ArticleGoing once; Going twice; Sold! City hosts online auction
The city of Destin is hosting a new public auction for surplus items on a third-party online bidding site. Surplus items include vehicles, computers, technology items, and even a book drop-box...
View ArticleHISTORY MYSTERY: What did the First Survey of Moreno Point Reveal?
Another one of the History Mysteries of Destin are some interesting facts about early Destin or Moreno Point that the first land survey conducted by the War Department revealed. After the War...
View ArticleTrash and Transit goes to the goats
Log cartoonist Dill Beaty tackles Okaloosa Transit's pending route decision and Destin's recent trash woes in this comical rendering.
View ArticleAnd the winners are…: The Log takes home six honors in statewide contest
The winners of the 2013 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest were announced Friday and The Log was well represented, collecting six total honors. “Congratulations to our team of hard-working reporters,”...
View ArticleA supermoon and a spout: Locals capture shots of nature, cosmos in action
Locals had some great photo opportunities recently, as a waterspout formed in Choctawhatchee Bay Saturday morning and a picturesque supermoon floated in the sky Saturday night. As rain fell Saturday...
View ArticleThe most beautiful blossom in the world
This garden beauty is drop dead gorgeous and should be planted in our Destin gardens. I bought mine while visiting in Austin, Texas and thought I would give it a try in my garden since both Austin and...
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