Marine walks the outskirts of America for better Veteran healthcare
Former Marine Eddie Gray has taken the Marine Corps motto, ‘Semper fidelis’ from heart to action. The Latin phrase meaning ‘always faithful’ or ‘always loyal,’ embodies the drive behind his epic walk...
View ArticleSee you soon, on a Pontoon: S.E.A Chase Watersports is a family affiar
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 pontoons. When in...
View ArticleSunVenture I Catamaran Now Cruising Daily from the Destin Harbor
This week, Florida Travel + Life Magazine named Destin as one of the three best places to get on the water in the Florida. In addition to the famed deep-sea fishing, the pristine, emerald green waters...
View Article‘Helping our students become well-rounded individuals’
As Rocky Bayou Christian School (RBCS) gears up for a new school year, Principal Joe Quilit has big plans for the Destin campus and its students. “We are looking at several new things this school...
View ArticleREADY: We all have to cross the River Styx
I wish I could take credit for this topic, but the truth is my friend Rev. Thomas Butts wrote something like this for his weekly column in the Monroeville paper several years ago. He kindly gave me...
View ArticleHART: Can we really ‘botch’ a murderer’s execution?
The recent “botched” execution in Arizona sparked more debate about the death penalty. But if the execution ended in the murderer’s death, then it was not botched. What did his victims endure? The New...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Aug. 3 - 9
40 years ago — 1974 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit was received for the Liberty ship fishing reef in the Gulf off Destin. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held for the new Presbyterian Church...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Frames and Finds
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 Article‘I’m trying to protect my children’s health’: Neighbors dispute feral cat...
When Maygen Wilson rented a small home in Destin for her growing family, she got some unexpected houseguests. “I started noticing feral cats coming into my yard,” Wilson said. “They were urinating and...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Watertowers
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 ArticleCity leaders say 'goodbye' to outgoing City Manager Maryann Ustick (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and provided a live play-by-play of the night's discussion. To read what took place, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleHave chainsaws, will travel: Coastline Tree Service
Coastline Tree Service and Landscaping of Destin Inc. has been around since the devastation of Opal opened the door for a guy who knew how to handle a chain saw. Guy Santucci was running a wave...
View ArticleNew development planned for Crystal Beach
Development plans for a new housing project are on the books for 137 Crystal Beach Drive. The townhome project is slated for a 3.37-acre parcel of land that sits between office buildings on the north...
View ArticleA CLEAN SWEEP
With a unanimous vote during Monday night’s Destin City Council meeting, city leaders agreed to a 60-month lease to purchase agreement for a Tymco Model 435 street sweeper, which will be used to clean...
View ArticleSeven accept voluntary separation at Destin Fire
As part of a cost savings measure, a total of seven firefighters with the Destin Fire Control District have agreed to accept a voluntary buyout and terminate their employment. “We’re very appreciative...
View ArticleCity leaders to issue resolution supporting Brooks Bridge study
While Brooks Bridge may be structurally sound according to the Florida Department of Transportation, the state agency still classifies the bridge as “functionally obsolete.” And that should matter to...
View ArticleViolent crime stats down in July
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has released its Destin “calls for service” for the month of July. There were a total of 3,363 calls for service (1,600 day shift/1,763 night shift), which is an...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Feral Cats
A recent Log story about feral cats in Destin garnered plenty of chatter on Facebook. Here's what our social media followers had to say about whether or not feral cats pose a threat. Deborah Wells...
View ArticleBeat the Back-to-School Crush: Health department expands hours for...
School is fast approaching, and parents of kindergartners and 7th graders are encouraged to review their children's immunization record to ensure they are ready for the upcoming school year. Students...
View ArticleStroller derby road race planned for Destin
Elizabeth Nelson of Destin loves to run, and now that she is the mother of two small boys she wants to continue her hobby and bring her children along with her. “There was a time in my life when...
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