Tis the Season
Santa Claus is coming to town and workers were busy this week at Destin Commons setting up and decorating the 50-foot Holiday tree in preparation for Santa’s arrival Nov. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., via a...
View ArticleA Social Scene: The many colors of 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 ArticleDays Gone By: Pet Edition
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticleMan in critical condition after being hit by car Saturday
According to a press release, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian accident that occurred Saturday evening and left a Kentucky man in critical condition. Fifty-five year...
View ArticleCity leaders discuss stormwater repairs at ballparks, announce grant funding...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting where city leaders discussed stormwater improvements, and we presented with issues at The Palms of Destin resort by a group of...
View ArticleDestin awarded $3.6 million grant
The city of Destin was notified Monday that it will receive approximately $3.6 million in grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for stormwater improvements. “This is great news...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Fort Pickens
Destin has a lot to offer, and although its beaches are world-famous and its seafood delicious, there are hundreds of hidden treasures in the surrounding area of Northwest Florida that yield for fun...
View ArticleCartoon: Wind-chill edition
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty gives his interpretation of the early arrival of wintery weather in Destin.
View ArticleIssues at The Palms of Destin surface for the second time this year
There is trouble brewing at The Palms of Destin Resort and representatives from the owners association are looking for city leaders to intervene. “We’re asking that the city help its owners and...
View ArticleDestin Forward: Economic Development Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Heather Pike, marketing coordinator at Destin Commons, is a member of this year’s Destin Forward class. She will be filing stories monthly chronicling her experiences in the Chamber of...
View ArticleGoodyear in Destin for 2015
A Goodyear Tire store will soon be constructed in Destin at 34721 Emerald Coast Parkway directly across from Home Depot. The 2.88-acre plot of land recently sold to development company, Embree Group...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Abenomics, Reaganomics and Buck Owens
“My transistor radio comes from far away … And when it’s night over here over there it’s a breakin’ day.” from “Made in Japan” as performed by Buck Owens If your first two cards total 11 when playing...
View ArticleHo, Ho, Happy Holidays: Santa’s coming to Destin Commons
The Holiday’s are upon us once again! Bring the entire family to Destin Commons to watch Santa arrive in style on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. At 6:45, join in the fun to watch Santa’s arrival...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Wintery Weather
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 ArticleDMS volunteer of the year
Chase Pridgen, former DMS Marlin and current senior at Fort Walton Beach High School, was awarded the 2014-2015 Okaloosa County School District Youth Volunteer of the Year. Chase spends extra time...
View ArticleMOODY: A time for giving and counting blessings
This time of year, many people are planning their Thanksgiving menus, considering whether or not to serve a fried, roasted, or smoked turkey, and debating the difference between stuffing and dressing....
View ArticleDays Gone By: Recreation Around Town
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticleDestin Log, Halifax Media Group, to be acquired by New Media Investment Group...
Halifax Media Group, owner of the The Destin Log and 35 other newspapers and affiliated web sites, has agreed to be acquired by New Media Investment Group Inc. New Media, a publicly traded company,...
View Article‘I do this for the children’: Destin man collects cans for charity
David Wolberton smiled as he placed a trash bag full of aluminum cans into the U-Haul truck. Tuesday, he and his friends loaded up an entire truck with countless cans he collected this past year....
View ArticleChurches collaborate to open cold weather shelter in Destin
For the first time in its history Destin has opened a cold-weather shelter that will be available seven days a week. Destin United Methodist Church in collaboration with Others of Destin Inc., has...
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