Con artists strike Gulf Power customers again
Gulf Power customers in Okaloosa County have reported new cases of credit card fraud. Gulf Power is asking its customers to beware of people impersonating utility company employees. The scenario plays...
View ArticleBig Truck Day rolls into Destin
Back-hoes, police cars and bucket cranes were just some of the vehicles on-hand for Destin’s 12th annual Big Truck Day at the Community Center. “It’s not just big trucks, but the name would be too...
View ArticleVirginia Taff is a third grade crusader
Virginia Taff’s room is colorful and cheery, offering a welcoming atmosphere for her new third-grade class at Destin Elementary School. A beach chair sits in one corner, and in another, bright sand...
View ArticleDistrict 4 county commission candidates participate in Destin forum
The three men running for the District 4 seat on the Okaloosa County Commission spent Thursday night sharing their views with Destin residents. As part of a candidate forum sponsored by the Destin...
View ArticleGOING, GOING, GONE — the sand pine
Many of the sand pines that have been in our area way longer than me are turning brown and dying. Look up and around you and you will see how many of these native North American pines are in trouble....
View ArticleNICE CATCH
Ricky Gutierrez of Destin caught this blue crab recently at Clement Taylor Park in a very untraditional way. “I just saw it walking around so I dropped the line with the lure,” he said. “I just got...
View ArticleRelax and Breathe: New Oxygen Bar Coming to Destin
Hidden away in the upstairs section of Palmetto Plaza in Destin is a new beauty salon called 2nd Wind Oxygen Salon and Spa. The salon is one-of-a-kind for the area, as aside from the traditional hair,...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Maui Jims, GoPros and Folsom Prison Blues
“I bet there’s rich folks eatin’ in a fancy dinin’ car … They’re prob’ly drinkin’ coffee … and smokin’ big cigars.” from “Folsom Prison Blues,” written and recorded by Johnny Cash If you recently...
View ArticleCity Manager 'hops back into town'
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty created this comical rendering of soon to be city manager Greg Kisela.
View ArticleCheering for victory
The Destin Middle School Marlin Cheer squad showed their school spirit in a big way during a recent competition at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The Lady Marlins were the only middle...
View ArticleSUMMER FUN
Lou Jordan shared these photos from Sandpiper Cove with The Log recently. “Quiet time beginning the day in Destin,” wrote Jordan, an artist that spends time in Destin and Charlottesville, Va.
View ArticleDays Gone By: Destin Fishing Rodeo of Yesteryear
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 feature that showcases photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Super Destin
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 ArticleEarly budget shows little wiggle room
When city leaders begin the 2015 budget cycle, there isn’t much wiggle room or funds to spend on extras. “Based on the budget we have before you, there is no funding left in any department for any new...
View ArticleEat your heart out at Love Meat Tender
Leaving the furniture business behind after 30 years, John Miller decided to pursue his true love — BBQ. A few months of planning and finding the perfect space, he opened Love Meat Tender August 4 in...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Aug. 17 - 23
40 years ago — 1974 The Destin Chamber of Commerce sent a formal request to Rep. Jere Tolton asking for an investigation of the markup of diesel fuel to the Destin fleet. The number of Destin Water...
View ArticleLet’s go sailing: Cruise with class into the Destin sunset
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 sailing. Welcome...
View Article‘A boardwalk with a fishing problem’: Destin waterside businesses struggle...
Things often get crowded down on the docks, especially during high tourist season, with fishing boats backing in with their catch, various water excursions coming and going, and of course crowds of...
View ArticleVehicle fire in Miramar beach: ‘Nothing but a ball of flames’
A Waste Management Truck caught fire early Wednesday afternoon in Walton County just off of Holiday Road. “I just pulled up to this can and I heard a popping sound,” said truck operator David Smith....
View ArticleCindy Hanson brings orderly learning to Destin Elementary School
Cindy Hanson can describe her teaching style in one word; organized. Every drawer is labeled, every book is in its place, and every detail for her new second grade class is meticulously ordered;...
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