Police Blotter: Public disturbance and drug use
Man accused of causing disturbance at Waffle House A 34-year-old Destin man was charged with trespassing at Waffle House, 209 Harbor Blvd., and then spitting at a deputy after being arrested. Okaloosa...
View ArticleREADY: Happy whatever doesn’t offend you
I wish I could take credit for my column title, but the truth is it comes from a Christmas ornament someone gave me. It has those words prettily painted on a gold and red globe. I’m quite fond of it...
View ArticleHART: The take-away from Ferguson
The grand jury decision in the Ferguson, Mo., police shooting case of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson was not even close. Twelve people, black and white, came to the right conclusion. When all...
View ArticleDestin Water Users receives grant for new study
The west side of Destin will soon be the site of a new study as Destin Water Users (DWU) will survey the area for potential improvements. “We received a legislative appropriationearlier this year for...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Shopping 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 ArticleThis week in Destin history: Dec. 6 - 12
40 years ago — 1974 The Destin Christmas Parade route was from Benning Drive down U.S. 98 to Moreno Plaza, and the prizes were $25, $15 and $10 for the three best entries. The first meeting of...
View ArticleAn ‘Orchestral Holiday’: Celebrate the season with Sinfonia Gulf Coast and...
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents its popular annual holiday concert, “Orchestral Holiday” Friday, Dec. 12 at Destiny Worship Center. This year’s performance features the world-beloved The von Trapps,...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Christmas Decorations Galore
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 ArticleMeet your Grand Marshal: Jack Dorman
The name Jack Dorman should be synonymous with the city of Destin. Dorman was the first Destin city manager, and as such the very first city employee, hired in 1985. This year Destin’s first employee...
View ArticleMusicians ‘living the dream’: Jones and Company turns 25
Cheryl Jones has music in her soul. As the director of local band Jones and Company, Cheryl has witnessed the band open for The Commodores, sing for Mike Love of the Beach Boys and become a mainstay...
View ArticleMOODY: A one-day camp shares ‘His Greatest Gift’
I am not the least bit crafty. Our elf on the shelf, “Shelf,” doesn’t bake cookies, go fishing, audition for “The Voice” or play high stakes poker with Barbie and the Toy Story gang. Shelf basically...
View Article‘More than just a thrift store’: Destin Goodwill store aims to expand
With a desire to help more people, representatives from the Goodwill store on Harbor Boulevard have plans to double the thrift store’s size. “A 20,000-square-foot store would have a greater impact…...
View ArticleMarlin Cheer Squad Victory
The Destin Middle School Marlin cheer squad, under the direction of Coach Kim Berry, took first place at the Regional Competition in Tampa this weekend. The team also received a bid to compete at the...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
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 ArticleRebranding on the table for regional airport
The Department of Airports plans to ask Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners to consider a “re-branding” effort in 2015. Northwest Florida Regional Airport has an identity problem, according to a...
View ArticleHistory Mystery: Was there a logging operation in Destin?
A reader asked a History Mystery question about logging in Destin. He lives on Indian Bayou and was led to believe by old timers that the bayou had its origins as a logging slough created by the...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Fashion Show 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 ArticleA Social Scene: December in the Sunshine State
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 ArticleCartoon: Christmas Parade Edition
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty, shares his holiday cheer for the upcoming weekend parades in Destin. The city's land parade will be Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. on Harbor Blvd. and the annual Boat Parade...
View ArticleBeauty from beyond: Donated artwork brightens doctor’s office
Dr. Yvette Novak got a bit teary-eyed when thinking of her friend and former patient Barbara Morton, who recently passed away. Novak told The Log that during her years spent with Morton she never knew...
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