The Mosquito Authority can cure what bugs you
Bradford Kindergan says The Mosquito Authority can cure what’s bugging you. Kindergan said his style of ridding your yard from mosquitoes and other insects is different than other pest control...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: DOT declines to lower speed limits on Hwy. 98
June 16 - 22 35 years ago — 1978 Destin Chamber of Commerce established a fundraising effort called "Operation Green Thumb" to maintain the U.S. median strip. Destin residents, including several...
View ArticleRescued sea turtles released into gulf (VIDEO, SLIDESHOW)
On Sunday, 15 miles off shore, three tiny loggerhead sea turtles, each just about a year old, dove into the Gulf of Mexico as if that’s what they’d always done. “All three of them looked like they...
View ArticleCounty considering new artificial reef (DOCUMENT)
Local divers could have a new shallow-water artificial reef to explore by next summer. The Okaloosa County Artificial Reef Program has proposed constructing the Shirley J. Brown Memorial Reef in the...
View ArticleCity leaders extend museum lease, talk parking requirements (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Reporter Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read about what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleDollywood tightlipped on Destin plans: World Choice Investments 'evaluating...
The Dolly Parton-affiliated World Choice Investments already owns the land for a potential project in Destin, but that doesn't necessarily mean a dinner theater is coming to the Emerald Coast. "We are...
View ArticleA real catch - Angler pops the question with red snapper as his backdrop
Zack Miller not only caught his limit of red snapper on Sunday, but also his bride to be. After a Father’s Day of fishing with family aboard the Finest Kind with Capt. Tommy Browning, Zack, son of...
View Article'A lot of fun': Local restaurateur appears on Food Network's 'Mystery Diners'
Local restaurateur AJ Tusa was hesitant about appearing on Food Network's "Mystery Diners" at first, but he ultimately decided to let camera crews and producers film in his New Orleans-based Poppy's...
View ArticleLETTER: Is historic magnolia a zip line casualty?
Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed that the beautiful historic Magnolia tree positioned in front of the old Lucky Snapper building is suddenly dying. My question is … is it coincidence that...
View Article'No Shrinking Violets': Destin residents head to Niceville for 'Downton...
The newest season of "Downton Abbey" doesn't premiere until January. Until then, zealous fans plan parties and dress in their best period pieces to celebrate the phenomenal Masterpiece hit show. "I am...
View ArticleThe Darling Dessie Davis: Longtime Destin resident looks back
Since Memorial Day, longtime Destin resident Dessie Davis has had to keep her feet up off of the floor — something she detests. The 97-year-old was exiting an RV when she missed her step and fell. Her...
View ArticleBoshamps offers fresh seafood, gorgeous view
Gulf-to-table rings true at this newly opened harbor-side restaurant. Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House delivers a premium dining experience in Destin with a laid-back atmosphere. The food I’d done...
View ArticleJury recommends death for Cozzie by 12-0 vote
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A Walton County jury has decided that Seagrove Beach resident Steven Cozzie should die for the murder of 15-year-old Courtney Wilkes. The 12-member panel deliberated for two hours...
View ArticleCounty gives tentative OK to build new artificial reef
Okaloosa County commissioners have tentatively approved a plan to sink an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico off Okaloosa Island. The board placed several conditions on the proposal to construct...
View ArticleAnglers venture into gulf for Blue Marlin Classic (GALLERY)
SANDESTIN - What a difference a year can make. View a photo gallery of the boats leaving from the east pass >> Last June, 38 boats opted to brave rough weather under the threat of Tropical...
View ArticleIn the Clear: Miramar Beach couple launches Klear Kanoo (PHOTOS)
You don't have to decide between sightseeing and going on an adventure thanks to Klear Kanoo, an all-transparent kayak fit for two. It was through some research that local couple, Silvia and Greg...
View ArticleEl Paso celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)
New Destin Mexican restaurant El Paso celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on June 14. As part of the celebration, local radio station Z96 held a live remote and gave away a Hawaiian...
View ArticleSkip Foster named publisher of Log, Halifax regional newspapers
Skip Foster, a veteran publisher and Florida native, will be the next publisher of the Northwest Florida Daily News and overseeweekly newspapers in Milton, Crestview, Destin and Walton County. Friday...
View ArticleIce, ice baby: Sneaux Kings came for the sand, but stayed for the snow
Relocating from The Natural State to The Sunshine State, brothers Jeremy and Joshua Neel found their sweet, new calling within the walls of a small trailer along Hwy. 98. After vacationing in the area...
View Article'Giving them what they want': O'Quigley's Seafood and Steamer plans to 'take...
Destin's Johnny O'Quigley's has been reborn, owner Charles Gleason says. "We've gone through a full-blown menu change," he told The Log. "People come to Destin for the beach and seafood, so now we are...
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