Chef Shirah says ‘food brings everyone together’
Executive Chef Jim Shirah at Dewey Destin’s Harborside is well known for his creations using fresh fish. “One of the first things that I remember cooking was frying fish in a cast iron skillet in the...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm
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: Hurricane Edition
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty drew this depiction of the hopeful end of this year's hurricane season.
View ArticleWhat were the stories of our century in Okaloosa County?
While producing a pictorial book celebrating the county’s centennial in 2015, Daily News staffers spent months considering what should make our list of The 10 turning points. Here are some of the...
View ArticleA Social Scene: The beach in winter
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 ArticleRanking history: Determining the 10 people and stories that shaped our century
One hundred years is a long time in anybody’s book, but in “Okaloosa County Memories” that 100-year span represents almost the entire lifetime of the place we call home. While preparing the 144-page...
View ArticleBody identified as missing Destin teenager
The District One Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the body of a male that washed ashore on a beach west of Destin’s East Pass as 18-year old Jonha Campbell of Destin. The autopsy...
View ArticleSinfonia to play with the von Trapps
The von Trapps are coming to Destin for a special performance alongside Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and August von Trapp are siblings who are following the footsteps of their...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Calvin Peete, Walmart and Ringo Starr
“(It’s) here within your reach … if you’re big enough to take it.” — from “It Don’t Come Easy” as performed by Ringo Starr One of nine children, Floridian Calvin Peete was raised in Pahokee. When he...
View ArticleDestin Harvest competes for Wal-Mart’s ‘Food Pantry Holiday Makeover’
Destin Harvest has been selected by Wal-Mart to be one of many feeding programs across the country to compete in a “Food Pantry Holiday Makeover.” The Food Pantry Holiday Makeover website allows...
View ArticleA CUT ABOVE: Diamond cutting at McCaskill & Company (PHOTOS)
Did you miss out on the diamond cutting extravaganza at McCaskill & Company? More than 150 people attended the two-day event. Check out these photos from the event, or see their Facebook page for...
View ArticleFire destroys two boats in Destin Harbor (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate the cause of a fire in Destin Harbor that destroyed two of three boats tied off together. A man who identified himself as...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Christmas 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 ArticleChristmas Cheer is in the air: Annual Christmas Tree lighting delights crowd
It was a festive occasion Thursday night at the Destin Community Center for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. A crowd of more than 100 gathered to listen to students from Destin Elementary School,...
View ArticleEmerald Coast Billiards: Game room haven opens in Destin
Emerald Coast Billiards is the new one-stop-shop for any game room or sophisticated man-cave in Northwest Florida. The family owned and operated business offers custom-made billiards tables, game room...
View ArticleOverheard on the web: Condolences
In response to the tragic death of 18-year old Jonha Campbell of Destin last week, the Destin Log Facebook community gathered to offer words of remembrance and love towards Campbell and his family....
View ArticleCartoon: Goodwill Edition
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty shares his depiction of the impending Goodwill expansion in Destin. Story on the proposed expansion to come to The Log soon.
View ArticleCapt. Green goes to Washington - Captain speaks on behalf of Destin fishermen
Sitting in anticipation, Marcia Green said her son told her a few years ago that he wanted to become a more integral part of the community and get involved on the ground level by serving on...
View ArticleWoman found in car submerged in Joe's Bayou identified (UPDATED)
UPDATE: 7:10 p.m. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a submerged car at Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area in Destin today. The OCSO Dive Team found...
View ArticleDestin house filled with historical memories
Some months ago I visited with Nancy and Duane St. John who are living in one of the oldest homes in Destin. This lovely home, located on Choctawhatchee Bay, has a most unusual history. I asked the...
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