Summer traffic crashes in Destin down from prior year
Does it seem like there are more wrecks on Destin’s roadways than normal this season? Well, based on data from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office that’s not the case. There are actually more in the...
View ArticleDestin service calls from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
While Destin is typically a low-crime city, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office does track calls for service in the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” Here’s a look at the monthly report the OCSO...
View ArticlePutting the bounce back in your step
People who want to workout have tried biking, hiking, running, ripping and now, the latest fitness craze is the Kangoo Jumps. This is one crazy looking activity but offers so many incredible health...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Your shots of our slice of paradise (PHOTOS)
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 ArticleLIONS, AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY: Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Mattie...
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation teamed up for a production of "The Wizard of Oz," Saturday at Destin Elementary School. TO SEE PICTURES FROM THE SHOW, CLICK HERE....
View ArticleBreakfast with ‘a touch of the harbor’
Bridget Carnley dreamed of owning a restaurant for nearly a decade before The Breakfast Table Café opened its doors. A long-time resident of Destin, Carnley wanted to give back to the community...
View ArticleElvis has been spotted on the docks
We all know deep down that Elvis, the "King of Rock-n-Roll," is dead. But he's not the only dead king — the king mackerel hitting the racks behind the many charter boats in Destin are certainly dead....
View ArticleLincoln lands his fish - First time, may be the best time
Call it beginners luck or good fortune — either way 11-year-old Lincoln Wild got his fish. On his first-ever offshore fishing trip, Lincoln, of Louisiana, landed a 50-pound sailfish Wednesday while...
View ArticleLane closures planned for Marler Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation will perform routine maintenance on the Marler Bridge Saturday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. This maintenance will temporarily close the westbound, outside lane of the...
View ArticleA look into the life of a Marine Corps veteran
Semper Fidelis. For those of you who need to be reminded, these words have been spoken by Marines the world over. To a Marine, this means, “Always faithful,” not sometimes and not maybe, but absolute....
View ArticleDays Gone By: Sail Away (PHOTOS)
Although Destin might 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 ArticleHydro Flight: Soar above Destin on Flyboards and Jet Packs
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 hydro-powered...
View ArticleCounty to address beach trash concerns in Destin
When it comes to trash on the beach in Destin, Okaloosa County Public Works Director John Hofstad told city leaders he’s heard his fair share of backlash. “We’ve taken some criticism, and rightfully...
View ArticleMorgan Sports Center brings in the bucks
There's more that goes on at Morgan Sports Center than city softball leagues, kickball and flag football. The fields at Morgan's are utilized on the weekends by teams from all over the United States...
View ArticleMARY READY: No humor in government and no common sense
A family member recently learned the high cost of making a joke at the local DMV (not the office in Fort Walton as those folks are courteous, helpful, and possessed of common sense). Well, anyway,...
View ArticleHART: Putin, and blaming others: Back-n the USSR
Russian-backed Ukrainian separatists, bent on getting the old USSR band back together, shot down a Malaysian airliner. Rivaled only by Obama, Putin is adept at blaming others. He did so in this case,...
View ArticleChild survives near drowning
Quick action by a Louisiana visitor helped save the life of a five-year-old boy following a near drowning in Destin Friday evening. Deputies were called to Sandpiper Cove around 6:30 p.m. after...
View ArticleNew voice joins Highway 98 Country
If you tune into Highway 98 Country, in the mornings, you know Scratch — the deep voice, the dry sense of humor, even the adventures of his growing kids. But now there’s a new voice sharing in the...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Our slice of paradise through your camera lens (PHOTOS)
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 ArticleBoy battles terminal cancer, dreams of Destin
DESTIN — Most 12-year-olds don’t have bucket lists. And if they do, they probably assume they have plenty of time to check the boxes. Cameron Mullis doesn’t. The Kentucky boy has been battling cancer...
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