Destin, FL News
Destin, FL News
‘Yo ho ho and a bottle of root beer’: Kindergarteners embark on dolphin cruise with pirates
The real estate gem of the Southeast
Diving into Destin: 200-pound goliath and schools of fish make Miss Louise an underwater attraction
FISH FLASH — Fishing is heating up in Destin
Beach Tech has Real Skills
Shipwreck trail aims to lure divers to the Panhandle
’Sweet, Sweet Summertime’: Canadian country music artist shoots music video in Destin (WITH VIDEO)
Destin Dog Park wins award
Celebrity servers raise almost $25,000
Nancy Alcorn enjoys Destin fishing
Fletchers on Dean’s List
Pinning ceremony for radiography program
McNeese Title promotes Owens and Kelley
Sandestin Real Estate: ‘Buyers are here’
2012 local real estate market continues to heat up
New Southern Bullion Coin & Jewelry Store now open in Destin
COLUMN: Below the line confusion
‘DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN’: With Seafood Festival in peril, organizers look for help from community
A ‘week of restoration’ at Lighthouse Family Retreat
WONDERFUL THINGS: Why Christians sing
Destin United Methodist Church hosts Wounded Warriors
POLICE BLOTTER: Water park squirt leads to violence
‘Danceable, old school, rock and roll’
RON HART: Biden his time and doing Obama’s bidding
COLUMN: The both of best worlds: Foreign worker’s tragic death hits home
COLUMN: Learning to read is like juggling
COLUMN: Community parenting and a party in the park
DOUBLE TAKE - Title stripped: Robbed on a technicality?
Destin Dog Park Wins Community of Excellence Award
City authorizes Point patrol
LETTER: Does Destin really need another liquor store?
POLL: Majority backs Norriego Point crackdown
Obituaries 5-23
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: Teens and deputies get Red Cross certified for upcoming summer season (PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 22-25
Help may be on the way after lights go out on Little Leaguers
B.O.S. shows Softies who’s boss
Destin’s karate kid: 10-year-old achieves black-belt status, learns meaning of perseverance
COLUMN: Out of control bridge authority
9 graduate from Chamber Leadership and Community Education Program
Patriotic essay contest for Okaloosa students
COPTER CLAMOR: Residents up in arms over proposed helicopter tours near Kelly Plantation
Community Happenings 5-23
RALLYING ROUND THE FLAG? City leaders consider if city should have its own flag (with POLL)
Community Meetings 5-23
FOOD FOR THE SOUL AND BUDGET
Children’s summer activities 2012
City leaders continue rock v. sheet pile debate, talk Norriego Point attendant (LIVEBLOG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Disoriented towel-clad man arrested at Destin Whataburger
FISH FLASH - Kings for now, snapper on the horizon
Hines to resign city council post Aug. 8
Obituaries 5-21
MARY READY: While on a ladder, don’t step back to admire your work
This week in Destin history
‘Relaxation is our first priority’: New nail salon invites customers to its tidy and refreshing facility
Fire district offers insight into color-coded fire hydrants
HOLY WATERS: Blessings abound on land and sea in Destin (PHOTOS)
‘IT’S ASTONISHING’: As boardwalk nears completion, project manager reflects on challenges, successes
New Destin business specializes in pampering pets
Summer of rock at HarborWalk: Free concerts set for Thursdays, weekends
Logistics for the Lord — Four decades later, William Frank Davis still at the helm as commodore of the Blessing of the Fleet
Lady Marlins pounce on Panthers
Destin Marlin boys end season with a loss to Davidson
FISH FLASH — Fish are closer than you think
Carr, Riggs and Ingram down for the count
B.O.S. rolls over FWB Bowling
HOLY WATERS: Blessings abound on land and sea in Destin (PHOTOS)
Poisonous plants put pets at risk
McModern: Destin burger franchise moves into new digs
Emerald Coast Open House May 20
Florida’s Realtors advocate for homeownership in nation’s capital
Avalon Beach Yard of the Month
Community Happenings 5-19
KITTENPALOOZA!
Community Meetings 5-19
Health News 5-19
Shannon Burton earns degree
Walmart display
Destin's Week of Blessings (PHOTOS)
MIRACLE MESSAGE: What has church become?
Faith Briefs 5-19
McModern: Destin McDonald's franchise moves into new digs
COLUMN: What is the Seafood Festival worth to you? (with POLL)
DOUBLE TAKE — Stanley Cup: Why you should, or shouldn’t, care?
THE WRITE STUFF: Destin woman’s powerful writing earns Editor’s Prize
RON HART: Gay marriage and politics: Strange bedfellows
EMERALD COAST CUP kicks it around
Minor leaguer blasts home run
Estonian mayor takes flack for Destin trip
Patriotic party: Fireworks will fly Thursdays all summer long in Destin
DES students in awe of Biophilia
Legion of Doom takes championship
Billabong Grom Comp kicks off May 19
National Safe Boating Week is May 19-25; USCG Station Destin celebrates with Open House May 26
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 15-18
Destin Marlins defend their territory for win
Big bunts pay off for Lady Marlins
Destin’s Two Ball Golf Classic benefiting USO moves to June, lowers price
As councilman prepares to step down, city looks to fill vacancy
COLUMN: ‘Cape Not Included’: Superheroes among us
COLUMN: Hope and change: Sequel or déjà vu?
LEAKY LAKE: Repairs on the way for Coleman Kelly Lake (PHOTOS)
PLANTING PARTY: Community volunteers show up in full force for sea oat planting along Norriego Point (PHOTOS)
Wicked weather in Destin produces waterspouts, floods sections of 98 (PHOTOS)
Wine and cheese reception to benefit building fund
MINI-MENUS: A trio of salads for Salad Month
Community Happenings 5-16
Community Meetings 5-16
Children’s summer activities 2012
Obituaries 5-15
A STAR-STUDDED EVENT: Celebrities converge on Destin for Annika & Friends fundraiser (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Windfall or shortfall: Cookie cutter compensation for BP spill
Obituaries 5-14
New twist leads local businesses to growth
Essence of mom: DMS sixth graders honor mother figures
MARY READY: Maybe not France, and definitely not China
Destin Elementary takes home its first win at the Tech Bowl
POINT, POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Freedom for our fisheries or federal micromanagement?
Lady Marlins spank Spartans
Destin Marlins thump Bruner
‘Doing things by the heart’: Estonian mayor enjoys fun in the sun, learns valuable lessons while in Destin
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin chatter on Twitter
DOUBLE TAKE — Tradition or Discrimination? Golf at Augusta
Destin’s Week of Blessings begins Sunday: Event culminates with 55th Blessing of the Fleet (PHOTOS)
'Please God, don’t let this baby die!': Off-duty deputy saves the day in Destin
Destin Library Bookmark Art Contest winners announced
Community Briefs 5-12
CHARTERED WATERS — Your guide to the largest charter fishing fleet in the state
After Narconon files suit, city to discuss expansion behind closed doors
Your Weekly Guide to Fun May 12 - 19
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 5-12
Call to Artist for Destin Festival of the Arts
Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival announces schedule
Community Happenings 5-12
THE SUGAR THAT FED MY SOUL: Vandy Vela-Schneidt found her piece of paradise in Destin
Community Meetings 5-12
Health News 5-12
FROM THE 'DEEP' END: Love your enemies
Faith Briefs 5-12
God’s creations
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
FAA official scolds parasail businesses, says ‘rogue operators’ are giving them a bad name
Beer, gators, trash and Sax Man assist Destin Log as news team takes home four statewide awards
Hunt joins Chamber as events coordinator
Hard Rock Employees of the Month
RON HART: From ‘Forward’ to Forewarned: Obama on Osama
Destin Harvest receives $2,000 grant to expand programs
POLICE BLOTTER: Deputy arrests pair with burglary tools in Destin
‘A COMPLEX ISSUE’: City's hands may be tied when it comes to enforcement along Norriego Point
Obituaries 5-10
Destin family sentenced for drug, firearm and illegal immigration offenses
Legion sends Destinite to Tallahassee
THE SPRING BREAKDOWN: Sheriff's office tallies the numbers
COLUMN: Counting a lifetime of blessings on a special week
Musicians, celebrities swinging into Sandestin Annika & Friends golf tournament opens with benefit concert
A race for the cure: Relay for Life celebrates survivors, remembers the fallen and raises $31,052 (with PHOTOS)
Destin trackers make good showing at state
Mustangs take Marlins for a ride (PHOTOS)
Destin history book re-print plans pending
Experienced Mustangs beat young Marlins (PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 7-11
Snapper talk
Little League Corner
McLendon Builders nail down win
Falcons block Rhino Shield
LETTER: It’s time for a timeout for government at all levels
Community Happenings 5-9
Children’s summer activities 2012
Community Meetings 5-9
TDC scandal echoes in City Hall: Finance director says city ‘pretty stringent’ in financial monitoring (with VIDEO)
Signature cocktail to aid Feline Friends
Enter to win Florida Realtors Environmental (ENVY) Award
A Q&A with the governor: From TDC scandal to snapper to 'Stand Your Ground'
MINI-MENUS: Take mom on a picnic Mother’s Day
POLICE BLOTTER: Bouncer battery and skipping out on the cab fare
Evenings in Olde Seville Square begins final season
City leaders talk West Destin restoration, repairs to Coleman Kelly Lake (LIVEBLOG)
AN EXERCISE IN INVENTION: Destin man creates prototypes for water elliptical machine (PHOTOS)
THE SUGAR THAT FED MY SOUL: Vandy Vela-Schneidt found her piece of paradise in Destin
RAINBOW CONNECTION: Photogs catch the rainbow in Destin and beyond
If you want to get a gator, it's permit time!
This week in Destin history: A Destin Historical Society is born
Expect a loud boom in Destin on Monday
MARY READY: Judge not online lest ye be judged
Bid on a dream date for charity (with PHOTOS)
ArtsQuest: Come for the visual art, stay for the musical acts
Roundabout upgrades will lead to detours on Mountain and Benning (with MAP)
ONCE UPON A STORY TIME… Interactive reading, song and dance engages the kids at Destin Library (PHOTOS)
Destin Army Recreation Area opens splash park and pool; more fun on the way (PHOTOS)
Greg Donovan aims to bring 'stability' after county taps him as interim TDC Director
POLICE BLOTTER: An armed robbery and how to guide to getting arrested
Community to celebrate life of former Log writer
RON HART: The Service’s dirty little secret
RAM JAM — Ruckel trips up Marlins on the diamond
Lady Marlins fall prey to errors
Destin athletes qualify for state track meet
Red snapper season slashed — again
Lucky 2 lures in king cobia in Final F’Ling
Red snapper tournament June 2 offers $7,000 in prizes
Golf tournament at Seascape
‘A SAD, SAD STORY’: Former TDC Director Mark Bellinger ends his life amid fraud investigation (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
AN EXERCISE IN INVENTION: Destin man creates prototypes for water elliptical machine (PHOTOS)
‘RIGHT THING TO DO’? City wants to hand over land, but voters will have the ultimate say
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa goes green indoors and out
National flood insurance program ends day hurricane season starts
Coldwell Banker named Platinum Level Firm
Homebuyers can expect higher FHA fees
Military Briefs
Regatta champsd
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive
'Buy a star, sponsor a child'
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Shepherding is in ‘job description for all of us’
New pastor to take pulpit Mother’s Day
Spaghetti dinner and auction
Faith Briefs 5-5
Your Weekly Guide to Fun May 5 - 12
BREAKING NEWS: Deputies searching for TDC director after finding suicide note
‘RIGHT THING TO DO’?: City wants to hand over land, but voters will have the ultimate say
A LUNKER LING — Pam Dana grabs a colossal cobia
COLUMN: The dog days of Destin: Forget breaking news, here is the latest barking news (PHOTOS)
'ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL': City presses on with west Destin restoration project, aims to settle legal challenges
FWC Commissioners scale back snapper season to 40 days
BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff's Office investigating boat purchase by TDC's Mark Bellinger (with LETTER)
Community Briefs 5-2
COLUMN: The dog days of Destin: Forget breaking news, here is the latest barking news
HEROES OF THE SCHOOL HALL: Destin students receive award for outstanding character, overcoming challenges
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 1-4
THE GOLF GREATS – Destin boys tee off for county title
Lady Marlins win by two strokes
PRELIMS — Destin competes at county track meet (PHOTOS)
Destin Marlins tennis teams place in county tournament (PHOTOS)
SUNSET CELEBRATION: Destin chamber celebrates with harbor shindig (PHOTOS)
Boardwalk backlash? Readers vote in online poll
LETTER: Walk to fight bladder cancer
Emerald Coast Sing Off finalists to perform in Destin
Community Happenings 5-2
Community Meetings 5-2
FOUNDER'S DAY: A celebration of our city’s origins
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance receives donation
71st anniversary reunion of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
Money raised at Girls' Night Out
Women’s Wall of Honor ceremony
Destin’s sands sparkle with Pandora opening in Destin Commons
City of Destin participates in Building Safety Month in May
Children’s summer activities 2012
MINI-MENUS: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with foods from Puebla
City leaders updated on Norriego Point stabilization, discuss code enforcement challenges (LIVEBLOG)
‘Diet, diet, diet’: Destin personal trainer offers tips after winning swimsuit division in Panhandle Showdown
Got a passion for luxury and speed? Hangar party brings together Props, Wings & Wheels
Gaetzes standing up for ‘Stand Your Ground’
Obituaries 4-30
Destin Middle School students show off their tumbling skills (PHOTOS)
This week in Destin history: April 22 - 28
CALLING ALL ARTISTS: DMS in need of art pieces for annual art auction
MARY READY: Safe Harbor for Destin’s foreign workforce
MAYOR'S MESSAGE: We need your help to preserve the point
WASSUP hoping to stand out in paddleboard world
Of par and patriotism: Chamber’s Memorial Day golf tournament to benefit USO, troops
‘AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING’
Driver rear-ends Mercedes, ditches car and flees into Destin Commons
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, PADDLE: DMS seventh graders race cardboard boats at Clement Taylor Park (PHOTOS)
RON HART: Who are really the heroes?
RAMPING UP — Boater access to the area’s greatest asset isn’t hard to come by
Lady Marlins outmuscle Meigs (PHOTOS)
Destin Marlins pounce on Wildcats — Edelman knocks another one (PHOTOS)
DMS boys’ tennis finish perfect season
Realtor Nationwide Open House, April 28 - 29
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors honors 2011 award winners
Eddie Bauer grand re-opening
Acme Oyster House considering Gulf Shores sites
‘AN UGLY WELCOME’: City leaders not pleased with no parking signs greeting Destin visitors
Local charities benefit from fashion show
Sea Oat Planting on Norriego Point
COLUMN: Council should simmer down on Norriego Point (PHOTOS and POLL)
THE CARPENTER'S SHOP: Live a full and abundant life today
Americans unite as ‘One Nation Under God’ on National Day of Prayer
Dinner to meet Philippine pastor
Faith Briefs 4-28
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 28 - May 5
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-28
Heroes honored at Red, White & Blue Celebration
Destin builder convicted of bank fraud and money laundering
Environmentalists warn of Florida 'slime' season
DOUBLE TAKE: An NFL QB draft debate: Luck or skill?
Baby ducks saved by chicken wire at Destin duck pond
The Foundation’s foundation: ‘I can’t image life without culture and art,’ says Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation director Marcia Hull
‘SAFETY PURPOSES’: City, county to explore expanded No Wake Zone in East Pass — again
Marlins hammer Baker Gators — Boswell takes charge with no-hitter (PHOTOS)
GOING FOR THE GOLD: Students celebrate FCAT finish with Marlin Olympics
‘THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS’: Fuel price fluctuations keep city, fire district guessing
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin chatter still plentiful on social media
COLUMN: Creating communities in Destin and beyond
COLUMN: Learning from ‘A Puppeteer’s Journey’
CAPTION CONTEST: Destin Log readers share thier best
American Legion to welcome troops home: Destin post hosts weekend event to raise money and honor servicemen
POLICE REPORT: Destin dog park sees fiesty fidos, owners
Marlins hammer Baker Gators — Boswell takes charge with no-hitter (PHOTOS)
Legion of Doom picks apart Bonefish
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 24-27
Lady Marlins hold on for win over Baker
DMS boys tennis domination continues
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
FCM 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
City puts brakes on Marler parking lot: Council wants more information before proceeding with improvements
Community Happenings 4-25
MINI-MENUS: Tilapia with curry sauce and snow peas
Chowder the cat gets a new lease on his nine lives
Pair of parasailing incidents keep FWC busy
AND THE WINNER IS … Do you have a ticket to experience 'The Finest On The Emerald Coast'? (with WINNERS' LIST)
Obituaries 4-24
PHOTO DOG: Canine claims celebrity status in Destin Commons with big size and sweet disposition (PHOTOS)
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL RUNDOWN
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL RUNDOWN
MARY READY: Don’t let your babies grow up to be bullies
Breaking the final frontier: Fifth graders at DMS explore careers with former NASA scientist
Destin artist opens studio in Grayton Beach
Raise your hand if you’re Sure Lure — Boat lands big fish, big money in three-day tournament
Destin gives Pirates the heave-ho (PHOTOS)
Lady Marlins send Pirates packing (PHOTOS)
Coast Guard Auxiliary offers Paddle Safety Course
Rodeo Run seeks artwork
Crossfit of Destin shuts down Silver Sands Factory Outlets
Lady Seahawks fall in semifinals
Destin captain pens oil spill ‘adventure’ novel
Mayor declares Boys & Girls Club week at Destin branch
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 21 - 28
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-21
‘THIS IS BIG’: City in ‘wait and see’ mode after latest court ruling goes in their favor
BUYING ‘PROBLEMS’: LM Funding helps local condominium association get back on track
Real estate briefs 4-21
Florida’s housing market shows positive trends in March 2012
COLUMN: Sorority sisters and lessons in the rental biz
Community Briefs 4-21
‘CHANGED US FOREVER’: Two years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, mayor says Destin is stronger
Free dental x-rays at NWFSC
Fine Arts Exhibition and 2011 Best-in-Show winner featured in galleries
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warriors
HOLY MACKEREL!
WAYPOINTS: Getting back up
Helping Hands/Linking Arms Day of Service
A KINGLY CATCH: The mac is still where it’s at (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
RON HART: Secret serving: Another bloated government agency
‘PEACE OF MIND’: Law enforcement, social services strive to help victims of sexual assault
Obituaries 4-19
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Another Sign of the Times
CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT: Fish fry and silent auction on Destin harbor
DOUBLE TAKE — October dreamin’: Who will be in play for World Series?
‘OUT OF CONTROL’: Is Norriego Point turning into the ‘Wild, Wild West?’
Sheriff's Office warns of interest rate scam
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Post-Destin depression
Up and coming country music artist Jared Ashley to perform in Destin
Obituaries 4-18
COUPON 101: The queen of clipping shares a wealth of knowledge with spendthrift shoppers
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 17-20
South Walton clips Franklin County in first round of district tourney
Destin Marlins tennis team wins big at home
Destin Little League scores
Centerline Martial Arts belts Indian Bayou
Falcons finish off Infinite Measures
DMS Beta Club gives back to the troops overseas
COLUMN: Finally…the national debt explained!
BREAKING NEWS: Suspected vechicle from Easter Day fatality located
DESTIN 2027: City leaders ponder what Destin should look like in 15 years
Environmental Symposium and Family Festival scheduled in Niceville
Spring Cleanup Day in Destin
MINI-MENUS: Chinese dinner with spareribs and noodles
Community Happenings 4-18
Community Meetings 4-18
Covenant Hospice to honor volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Community Briefs 4-18
Councilman says Norriego Point is 'wild, wild west' as council bandies enforcement options (LIVEBLOG)
Waitress says goodbye to Harbor Docks after 25 years
LETTER: Unsightly signs create a poor welcome to the city of Destin (with POLL)
Woman on a mission to feed the homeless in Destin
A POEM FOR OUR TIMES: Give Me Back My America
Obituaries 4-16
This week in Destin history
MARY READY: Oh where, oh where has the humor gone?
WINE TIME: Iconic festival pours it on and enhances food and wine experiences
BREAKING NEWS: Two transported by helicopter after separate incidents in Destin
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Blinded by bikini beauty and other spring break Tweets
Coming soon: yard sale at Destin Community Center
‘We want to be the hairdresser to the stars’: Euphoria is just around the corner at new salon in Destin
'New and exciting': The Crossings of Kelly Plantation embodies the Kelly Plantation 'lifestyle'
City leaders build vision for 2027 at visioning session, continue Saturday morning (LIVEBLOG)
Cablethon celebrates 40th with different format, same goal
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 14 - 21
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-14
Destin Marlins get it done on the links (PHOTOS)
A SURREEL CATCH — FWB man takes top dollar in Hog’s Breath Cobia Shootout
Destiny Worship Center pulls out a victory
Funky Blues Shack attacks Fudpucker’s
FISH FLASH - The king still rules
Magda Cooper places fourth in Puerto Rico paddleboard race
THE SPRING BREAKDOWN: Economic impact exceeds expectations, but TDC warns that tourists’ discretionary income may decrease for summer
Celebration on the Harbor
THE EMERIL COAST: With Destin as his “base,” celebrity chef shares fish tales, raises money (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
‘High-end luxury exchange store’ opens in Destin
RON HART: Government spending and taxpayer hoodwinking
WONDERFUL THINGS: Is this real Christianity?
Churches celebrate Him on Good Friday
Faith Briefs 4-14
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
It’s Saturday in the Park
Dance Facets — 7 original dances
PAWS in need of food
Life is good opens new store in Destin
Woman on a mission to feed the homeless in Destin
Native American flute, art and cultural festival
LETTER: ‘Blue Out’ spotlights campaign to prevent child abuse
Obituaries 4-12
‘A LIFELONG PURSUIT’: Dream comes true for Destin’s newest dentist
DOUBLE TAKE — Ozzie brings new Heat to Miami
EMERALD COAST INSIDER: Finding the magic in our backyard
Changing a child’s life can be as easy as posing for a picture
COLUMN: Destin: The world’s fratiest fishing village
ALL IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE: Second graders take on the invincible-egg challenge
Obituaries 4-10
Destin man wins Best in Show for abstract art: Artist Paul Graves worked out his “frustrations on the canvas”
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 10-13, 2012 (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
DMS tennis teams split with Liza Jackson
Jonathan Alder Pioneers topple Seahawks
Free baseball clinic
The Unknown befuddles Fud’s
Legion of Doom looms as heavy hitter
A BRUSH WITH BUBBA: Destin golfers who played with Watson knew a green jacket could be in his future
‘CRITICAL TO OUR FUTURE’: Beach restoration, Norriego Point and traffic to take center stage
‘The community lost a very good man’: Friends, colleagues look back on life of Robert Crawford (WITH OBIT)
Community Happenings 4-11
Community Meetings 4-11
MINI-MENUS: Roast and a Roquefort pear salad
Egg hunt at Kell-Aire Gardens
Community Briefs 4-11
Experts predict a tamer 2012 Hurricane Season (with 2012 STORM NAMES)
FROM BORED TO BOARD: Surfer artist making an appearance in Destin
NFL star will be on hand as Bonefish Celebrity Luncheon benefits American Cancer Society
POLICE BLOTTER: A 'War Eagle' chant leads to violence and partiers pay the price
Obituaries 4-9
LETTER: Help our schools, help yourselves
MARY READY: The mystery of living, dying, and living again
Emerald Coast Boat Show coming to Santa Rosa Mall
This week in Destin history: The trouble with traffic
Destin man hits Sing Off with some rock n’ roll
Councilman bemoans spate of stop signs along Mountain Drive
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Spring breakers say the darndest things
FROM SCREWS TO NAILS: City leaders, project engineers disagree on boardwalk hardware
HAVE TRIKE, WILL TRAVEL: Cycle the waves with an aqua toy (PHOTOS)
Destin is again in play for ‘Ultimate Fishing Town’ title
BEATING THE DRUM
Bait wanted: dead or alive — The big macs aren’t too selective (PHOTOS)
Time to think big and think king
IN THE SWING OF THINGS — Destin Middle School girls golf
FOR THE KIDS - Donation for Destin Little League
Kirby Properties pulls one over Underground Inc.
John Emil to perform at The Shed
Heritage wins local round of Hard Rock Rising
Golddiggers perform in Tallahassee
‘EXTREMELY BLESSED’: Andrea Farrell honored as Coldwell Banker’s top agent
Spring is in the air, which means it’s open house season
‘Change a child’s life, one smile at a time’
Yard of the Month
Columbia Sportswear coming to Silver Sands Factory Stores
AT&T relocates Destin area store to improve customer experience
Nanny service watching kids for more than a decade
Easter and incomplete answers
MIRACLE MESSAGE: Jesus desires to save the lost
Faith Briefs 4-7
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 7 - 14
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-7
Kiosks on wheels: City, boardwalk business owners respond to FEMA guidelines
The Beachcomber Newsletter - April 04, 2012
Shelter House Purse Sale and Auction Raises Over $5,200
EXPERIENCE 'THE FINEST': Tickets now on sale for Finest on the Emerald Coast event
Earth Week Clean Up
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
THE POOCH SCOOP: Sniffing around town for all the dog news
DOUBLE TAKE - Tiger: On the prowl, or has he been tamed?
Hunting for some Easter fun? There's plenty of eggs-cellent events out there
YELLOW RIBBON QUILT DONATED
COLUMN: Homelessness: Creating solutions, not discord
A Destin couple’s brush with Batman
LETTER: Make the partiers pay and tell their parents
Good Friday ‘cross’ walk to celebrate Jesus, unity
Zumbathon participants raise money for autism (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 4-4
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 3-6, 2012
Destin golfers tee off on Crestview schools
Wildcats scratch Lady Seahawks
SOS Printing leaves its mark on Indian Bayou
Little League corner
CRUISIN' CABBY: From partiers to commuters, Water Taxi serves all kinds
The importance of reading aloud to your child
‘NO MAN’S LAND’ Committee plans meeting to address expanding lifeguard service to East Pass
Community Happenings 4-4
Community Meetings 4-4
HOPPIN’ DOWN THE BUNNY TRAIL
Museum’s brick paver campaign
Jason Endress deployed aboard USS Enterprise
Celebrate Easter on the Emerald Coast
MINI-MENUS: Easter dinner begins with lamb chops
City leaders agree to look at lifeguards in East Pass, talk trash collection (LIVEBLOG)
MEET MISS DESTIN: Callie becomes the third Kaltz to wear the crown (PHOTOS)
'Capt. Danny,' of pioneering Destin family, passes away
Ex-Temple medical chair, Destin resident gets 87 months in prison in fraud case
Digital Graffiti tickets on sale
Obituaries 4-2
SOLD IN DESTIN
Mill Creek Farms to host last tour of the Southern Living Showcase home
Destin West RV Resort opens
City aims to replant sea oats buried by dredge project
MARY READY: Malevolent melody: Don’t rockabye baby
LETTER: Trash isn’t under control
This week in Destin history: Raising the flag law
COLUMN: Know where to draw your lines
EASTERLY: Egg hunts, holiday activities abound
Cool Cats — Craigcat a small boat with big potential
A true ‘gentleman's’ yacht: ‘A beautiful labor of love’ to be auctioned on harbor (PHOTOS)
DMS tennis bruises Bruner
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin Atwitter -- Spring Break edition
‘Tagged’ buildings in Destin shed light on gang activity: Deputies break up Destin gang, The Three Kings
‘EVERYBODY HELPED EVERYBODY’: Former fire chiefs look back at five decades of firefighting in Destin
‘I just did what any mom would do’: After deadly tornado, Destin businesses to raise money for hero mom
LEADER OF THE PACK: How a king cobia was caught (PHOTOS)
Celebrity Server Luncheon to benefit United Way
Spanish invasion at the docks
Post #296 serves meal to cyclists
‘MORE THAN CUSTOMERS’: Local Realtor Lauren Cottrell gives back, builds lasting friendships
Pandora to open in Destin Commons in May
Florida’s housing market continues on positive track in February
Easter on the Emerald Coast
EAGLE EYED: Principal wings it after Destin Christian Academy kids win fundraising bet
Chef Briscione returns to the Emerald Coast for the Destin Charity Wine Auction
Why? The age-old question
Graduation Day in Galilee
Marler says third book a ‘game changer’
Faith Briefs 3-31
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 31 - April 4
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-31
Community Happenings 3-31
Spring breaker dies after beach accident in Miramar Beach
The New Edition of The Beachcomber is Now Available!
RON HART: Once they get their commerce claws in us …
Whataburger’s ‘biggest fans’ make Destin restaurant their 598th stop (PHOTOS)
A dolphin stranding scare in Destin (PHOTOS)
EMERALD COAST INSIDER: School of fish: Teach 'em and they’ll be hooked
DOUBLE TAKE: Saints feeling the wrath of a higher power
CAPTION CONTEST: A pelican picture is worth 200 words
‘Blessed’ and beautiful: Spa 98 moves to new location
Former DES teacher named teacher of the year at Eglin
Kirby Properties tears down McLendon Builders
Paddleboarder has a close encounter with mommy and baby dolphin (VIDEO)
A LESSON IN CARING: Destin Harvest participates in BackPack Program to bring food to children in need
MARY READY: My first (and last) condo cleaning caper
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Animal encounters abound at Destin spring break camp (PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for March 27 - April 3, 2012
PLAY BALL
Oakley batters Badgers
Doc’s Softball Softies beat Beach Tech
‘Profiting by poisoning people’: After raids in Destin, city leaders look to ‘long-term solution’ to synthetic drug shops
Sponsors lend support for Classic
DANGEROUS TIDES: The last two drownings in Destin have occurred near the jetties
ROYAL BLOODLINES: The crown runs in the family for these Miss Destin contenders (with POLL and PHOTOS)
Destin Rotary puts ‘Service Above Self’
Famed trickcaster Shag Shahid dies in FWB after entertaining and inspiring many
MINI-MENUS: Easy sides for any occasion
Community Happenings 3-28
Community Meetings 3-28
rtist Don Sawyer Turns Community Eye Sore into Work of Art
LETTER: A random act of kindness at Destin's Winn-Dixie
BREAKING NEWS: Four Destin shops raided as part of 'Operation Salty Spice' (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after drunken St. Paddy's Day dash
COLUMN: Beach renourishment: The natural way
February home sales connect winter and spring selling seasons
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties real estate team gears up for spring
Obituaries 3-26
Destin Little League Corner
Outdoor living at its finest: Destin’s Bay Breeze Patio hosts anniversary celebration
MARY READY: My first (and last) condo cleaning caper
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
Tornado Rider to take Gulf Coast by storm with music
Nightown turns light out on Chick-fil-A
BREAKING NEWS: Dive team recovers body of Fort Walton Beach man by jetties (UPDATED with PHOTOS and VIDEO)
RON HART: Obama 2012: Taxation and demonization
International real estate experts in Destin for one day only
POLL: Online readers say give me a break from spring break.
Limited tickets remain for Pink Martini’s return to Sinfonia Stage
Cobia tips for hunting and stopping ‘a freight train of a fish’
L-3 takes bite out of Landshark’s Pizza
Boardwalk work hits some snags, but crews ‘are working hard’ (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Stop the crepe catastrophe
Who's in the lead?
Fishing duo take home new Ranger Banshee Extreme with tournament victory
BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
Cobia catch
'RENAISSANCE' LOST: Realtors hope ‘zombie malls’ can be ‘part of the revival’
Four license-free fishing days start April 7
‘Trash is a fact of life’: Beach cleaners say it’s under control
New 'sip and paint' studio to hold benefit for wiener dogs
Here's looking at you kids … and adults: Young and old turn out to celebrate Casablanca's 70th at Rave
Smooth jazz to R&B
SPLASHING INTO SPRING BREAK: Local kids head to camp at Community Center (PHOTOS)
NBI opens new residential division, LifeStyle Properties
Laurie Hollowell takes top honors
Pam Marcum named to Honor Society for 2011
Local Realtor Cindy Cole awarded top RE/MAX agent in Florida
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 24 - 31
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-24
Community Happenings 3-24
Community Meetings 3-24
Health News 3-24
Food for Thought: Deborah Merwin explains the importance of eating well
‘THE PATH OF PROGRESS’: As harbor continues to grow, so does HarborWalk Village
3,000 fishermen rally at Capitol Hill
‘A beautiful bride’: Local girl says 'Yes to the Dress'
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for the week of March 19-15
Unsightly or all natural? Online community debates Destin welcomer
POLICE BLOTTER: Spring breaker leads deputy on a chase
DOUBLE TAKE: What’s in store for the Final Four?
Joe’s Bayou sees repairs after pier damage; dredging on tap
City welcomes new councilors to the dais
Fishermen rallying in nation's Capitol
SPLASHING INTO SPRING BREAK: Local kids head to camp at Community Center (PHOTOS)
Destin vacationer develops ‘Get Me Home!’ App for iPhone
Purses With A Purpose Returns To Silver Sands
South Walton Seahawks whip Tigers
LETTER: The agenda behind Ron Hart’s column
LETTER: A lesson in supply and demand for colleges
Dredge work complete at Norriego Point (PHOTOS)
Destin Rockets blast off in jamboree
Rhino Shield blocks Blue Print Health Studio
Skeeter Saltwater, free boat demos, and fishing seminars on tap at Legendary Marine
Bunny Hop Food Drive
Capt. Ben releases third book
Recipes needed for cookbook
Community Briefs 3-21
Community Happenings 3-21
DESTIN ATWITTER: Destin spring breakers tweet about beer, run-ins with the cops, and mooning
Community Meetings 3-21
MINI-MENUS: Soup, biscuits and dessert
MISS DESTIN: And the winner for the best shoe is… (VIDEO)
‘HELP IS ON THE WAY’: Influx of spring breakers, new cell towers to blame for sluggish service
Sandestin Investments names David Hess general manager
POLICE BLOTTER: Swearing, Tazing and shoplifting lotion
Vehicle burns in First Baptist Church parking lot (PHOTOS)
‘SOMETHING FUN’: After teens brainstorm, Ultimate Frisbee tournament set for local middle, high school students
WOODWORKING WONDER: Cox Industries, city of Destin team up on boardwalk project
Coast Guard Auxiliary trains with Green Berets
‘TOUCHED BY CANCER’: Saints Tracy Porter coming to Destin for American Cancer Society, Pick 6 Foundation
RON HART: DNA and me: Lessons in ancestry, prejudice
MARY READY: Destin homeless: A world of Walters?
Snowbirds leave on a high note as they flock north
A CUT ABOVE: Man turns 90, gets long-awaited 15-cent haircut
LETTER: St. Patrick’s Day — The principle behind the party
LETTER: A fix for our fisheries
Destin Little League Corner
The unofficial first — Rodeo Joe ropes the first for a few good dinners
Dredge work wrapping up along Norriego Point
Hopping on the harbor — After winter's last gloomy gasp, fishing days are here again (PHOTOS)
Erin Go Braugh — Ireland Forever
Fun and green beer will flow at HarborWalk’s Grogg Games (with EVENTS LIST)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 17 - 24
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-17
The Only Way to start cobia season — Big money on the line in tournaments (PHOTOS)
Recipes needed for cookbook
Column: A cotton-picking dispute as told by Farmers Bill and Bob
President of Crye-Leike Franchises presents awards
ECAR open house Sunday
Randy Wise Homes selected for Southern Living Custom Builder Program
Local Realtor achieves national recognition
Gulf Power receives first base rate increase in 10 years
NWF Ballet hosts Japanese dancer in cultural exchange program
Laying out the welcome mat: TDC cuts the ribbon, officially opening Destin welcome center
Children of the World Enjoy Destin
COLUMN: Mortals and immortals
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
SCHOOLS OF FISH! Forget breakers, the fish are piling up at the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
COLUMN: The state of the arts is strong locally
Covenant Hospice seeks business partners for annual Cox Cablethon fundraiser
Brightening lives one bouquet at a time: Destin Floral Designs to honor community members with complimentary arrangement
Dat debate — Saints or sinners?
Destin ready to Run with The Dogs Saturday (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
The Hooters Fishing Report for March 13-16, 2012
DIAMOND DAYS — Little Season off to a big start (PHOTOS GALORE)
After tense debate, city green lights vehicle buy
Seven girls, one crown Contestants vie for title of Miss Destin
McLendon Builders tears down Affordable Homes
Destin Desserts a tasty success story for Girl Scouts
Overheard on The Web: Is Destin Fratastic?
Gloomy start can’t bring breakers down (PHOTOS)
Funky Blues Shack shakes Fudpucker’s
Andy, Christina Meinen upgraded to broker associates
DestinDirect.com gets last laugh on TBS Comics
Destin Woman's Club on the Solaris
A DATA DEBATE: City, economic development council say “discrepancies” exist in city’s median income map
One-of-a-Kind Show
Nominations open for Wall of Honor
Registration open for the 9th annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic
Alert citizen helps deputies foil Big Kahuna's burglary
Community Happenings 3-14
MINI-MENUS: Irish food for St. Patrick’s Day
Community Meetings 3-14
THE POINT FROM ABOVE: Work continues as aerial photographer captures the action (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
THE EMERALD (ISLE) COAST: Northwest Florida goes green with a full slate of St. Paddy’s Day activities
COLUMN: ‘Let's sleep on it’ is not an acceptable answer; early school start times are hurting our students
COLUMN: Haunted by homelessness and finding a Fresh Start
Man cuts minor while at Destin park, charged with cruelty toward child (MUG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Bouncer busted for concealed firearm
Carrabba’s Cooking Class Raises Funds for Shelter House
A&M Lawn Care mows down H.F.P.
China Star rising More on his plate: Qun Lin opens new take-out Chinese restaurant in Destin
MARY READY: Church makes the best comedy club
Introducing the Pooch Scoop
DESTIN ATWITTER Tourists say the darndest things
WILLY WONKA IN DESTIN? Who is in town for spring break?
PADDLE DESTIN: New group is all about getting on the water (PHOTOS)
SAND SUPPORT: Crews bury 12 foot wall to shore up Norriego Point (PHOTOS AND VIDEO)
Paddle Destin — New group is all about getting on the water
Sending some ‘Destin love’ to hero mom after tornado
Girl Scouts celebration
Yard of the Month
Realtors sponsor Guardian ad Litem orientation
Real estate brief 3-10
Howard Group appoints Karen McNevin VP of new Hospitality Management Services
Family remembers Russell Jackson’s ‘big heart’
Off the run — Cobia still on the lam, but other fish are hitting the docks
South Walton finds a way to win
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 10 - 17
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-10
Community Happenings 3-10
Destin snowbirds packing for home
Journey back to first century Israel with 2nd Acts
WAYPOINTS: Rethinking ‘solo’ — we need each other
Carrabba’s cooking class raises funds for Shelter House
Community Meetings 3-10
Fundraiser a big success for Generous Heart
Faith Briefs 3-10
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships available
Health News 3-10
Pizza with a ‘McGuire’s twist’: Vinnie McGuire’s Pizza is open for business (PHOTOS and MENU)
PEDALING FOR A CAUSE: Thomas Beasley rides cross country in memory of a friend
RON HART: College for everyone? Some children need to be left behind
BREAKING NEWS: Man in custody after carjacking and vehicle pursuit through Destin (UPDATED and MUG)
RESCUE AT 50 FEET: Man in 'stable' condition after being shocked while changing light at Morgan's Sports Complex (PHOTOS)
2012 Children’s Summer Fun Guidebook gathering info
10’s a party: Did playoffs need fixing?
POLICE BLOTTER: A drug bust in Indian Bayou
New radio station WZLB brings ‘active rock’ to local airwaves
DESTIN ATWITTER Tourists say the darndest things
Destin lifeguards may get cash infusion: TDC votes to shuffle funds from Okaloosa Island to Destin
Little League opening day is Saturday
Lady Seahawks pull off win over Choctaw
LETTER: If you love a woman stand up for them
LETTER: Don’t listen to the Communist pig; It is all about freedom
Who will wear the crown of Miss Destin?
The Hooters Fishing Report for March 6-10, 2012
12th annual Run with the Dogs 5K
Flags fly as Need A Breather struggles to stay alive
Florida Septic and Sewer flushes Best Buy
Shack attack: Sandestin falls to Funky
BarlowGirl, Jonny Diaz, and Todd Agnew live at Spring Praise
LETTER: Help sow sea oats Saturday to protect our beaches
THE FIRST WAVE: Whether it's families or college co-eds, spring breakers on ‘a mission’ for fun in the sun (PHOTOS)
First Destin Desserts a success for Girl Scouts
In appreciation
Belk’s to host Kidfest with fashion show
Community Meetings 3-7
MINI-MENUS: Classic Italian pizza night
City leaders debate fleet vehicle replacement, proceed with right-of-way vacation (LIVEBLOG)
Year-long Bug raffle under way at foot of Destin bridge
Sheriff's Office to give away sports equipment after deputies say Destin soccer shop was a front for cocaine ring
Obituaries 3-5
A rite of spring: More pedestrians on the roadway
MARY READY: Little Susie, guardian angels and wet pants
This week in Destin history: Red hot real estate and ‘out of control’ development
A ‘Real’ life: From reality TV to tragedy, Lauren Bergfeld builds a new life on the Emerald Coast
Commercial: Modest market growth in 2012
HONORING OUR HEROES: Destin’s American Legion makes contribution to U-28 Heroes Fund (PHOTOS)
City says no to natural gas vehicles for now, debates fleet replacement
LETTER: Toll Destin's pass and put this burden on boaters
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Spring Breakers say the darndest things
KING COBIA — A sure sign of spring, tournament fish gets ready to run
IN A FOG: Experts say hazy days are just part of winter in Destin
Children's Advocacy Center receives donation
Only 2 meetings left for Destin Snowbirds
Community Happenings 3-3
Community Meetings 3-3
Health News 3-3
Send One Suit Weekend
COLUMN: Now you see it, now you don’t
Grants from Grace continue to help others
WONDERFUL THINGS: Responding to same-sex ‘marriage’ with truth and compassion
Generous donation to Mission Love Seeds
First Presbyterian begins a pioneer program
Faith Briefs 3-3
THE LUXURY REPORT: Destin’s most expensive foreclosure
Charlie Brown to coach and train at Counts Real Estate Group
Museum seeks fish mounts for new exhibit
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast partners with Jersey Mike’s
Betty Krika named to Leading Edge Society
Gulf Power rate increase smaller than requested
Renovations complete at Prucoastal.com
Obituaries 3-2
RON HART: Devil goes down to Georgia on Super Tuesday
A FAMILY AFFAIR: Don Pedro’s Cantina expands into Miramar Beach
COLUMN: Overcoming media addiction in the home
EMERALD COAST INSIDER: Once Upon A Time: Celebrating reading at the Destin Library
All-star games: Integral intermission or sub-par snoozer
COLUMN: Drill, baby, drill — but safely …
COLUMN: Lake Apopka and the downside of drilling
Destin dog park submits application for statewide award
FROM BARREN BEACH TO BREAK BOOM: Locals predict ‘best year ever’ as spring break begins (PHOTOS)
City to accept $136,000 as public contribution from lease expansion
PAIN AT THE PUMP: Destin motorists flock to stations with the cheapest prices (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 2-29
MINI-MENUS: Not the usual sandwich
Community Meetings 2-29
Gulf Coast Challenge to roll through town
HarborWalk hosts FanFest: 2012 Gulf South Conference Basketball Tournament kicks off with party on the harbor
Falcons fly over Infinite Measures
South Walton clips Vernon Yellow Jackets
COLUMN: Drill, baby, drill — but safely …
COLUMN: Norriego Folly: Let Mother Nature fix the point
Obituaries 2-28
New exhibitions at Mattie Kelly Arts Center
CHEF PROFILE: Chef, signature skillet make great steaks at Bistro Bijoux
This week in Destin history: A new traffic signal and Baytowne’s birth is near
MARY READY: Homelessness in Destin and confessions of a bleeding heart idiot
‘A GOOD WAY TO GET AWAY’: The hidden jewel of the Emerald Coast (PHOTOS)
Pop Evil bursting into Nightown: Nationally known band promises ‘a more personal night’ (VIDEO)
Pop Evil bursting into Nightown: Nationally known band promises ‘a more personal night’ (VIDEO)
Wine, Women & Shoes to benefit WSRE
Musical comedy comes to NWF State College
Sandestin Gumbo Festival defeats weather; Pompano Joe’s wins big
ONLINE POLL: Readers pan plan for iPads
After 30 years, pen pals meet up in Destin
Sheriff's office saddles up with volunteer mounted posse (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
LETTER: Ready for more: Log columnist makes my day
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
MOBILIZING: 12-foot sheet pile wall, dredge coming to Norriego Point
Finest on the Emerald Coast voting begins Sunday
William Flynn and Cathy Hicks named to Leading Edge Society
Your Weekly Guide to Fun February 25 - March 3
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-25
GONE FISHIN’: Destin’s Capt. Ben — a fisher of men unveils new book
MIRACLE MESSAGE: Are you in need of a healing miracle?
Faith Briefs 2-25
Community Happenings 2-25
Community Meetings 2-25
Health News 2-25
Sheriff's office says thieves targeting Walmart stores (SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS)
Mardi Gras into March
SWEET AND WHIMSICAL: Stacey-Cakes serves up specialty desserts from Emerald Grande kitchen
HAVING A BALL WITH PICKLEBALL: Snowbirds bring a new game to Destin (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man who identified himself with Chapstick leads police on a chase through Destin landmarks
Positive trends in Florida’s housing market in January
Real estate briefs 2-25
A tribute to the Eagles
Community Briefs 2-25
Send One Suit Weekend
RON HART: The GOP gets in the weeds again
Double Take best of all-time: Top 5 NBAers
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring Breakers say the darndest things
Obituaries 2-22
Ponce Pounces — Seahawks snag district title, but fall short of regional title
Falcons fly over H.F.P. in city league
FWC offers hunter safety course in Okaloosa County
6th Annual Children’s Neighborhood Charity Golf Tournament
DOWN ON THE DOCKS: Look, but don’t taste
‘LIKE AN ARCHAEOLOGIST’ :Local author Tony Mennillo digs up the past in new book
LETTER: Sex without pregnancy? Oh, horrors!
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here's what our social media friends have to say
Rotten Apple taking a bite out of Destin’s bar scene
UPDATED: Pedestrian identified after fatal wreck near Marler Bridge
BRICK AND BOARD: ‘Anticipation’ builds as boardwalk construction trucks on
Community Briefs 2-22
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring Breakers say the darndest things
MINI-MENUS: Macaroni chicken and a crusty roll
Community Happenings 2-22
Community Meetings 2-22
Obituaries 2-21
Winning $192,934 'Fantasy 5' ticket purchased in Destin
Obituaries 2-20
Great food, service and views combine at Poppy’s
Destin’s ‘big, little craft party’ set for Feb. 24 and 25
This week in Destin history: Something is killing waterbirds
Brad Smith awarded Prudential Real Estate Chairman’s Circle–Gold
RON HART: LA-L.A. land: Hip-hop-ocrisy at the Grammys
MARY READY: Worker ‘slavery’ in Destin and beyond
LIVING THE ‘AMERICAN DREAM’: Local restaurateur adapts to changing times with Guglielmo’s Ciao Bella Pizza and Pasta
Three Walton County projects recognized with design awards
Kick for a Cause
City of Destin wraps up annual tree trimming
Great Emerald Coast Open House set for Sunday
Sandestin Real Estate sells the Emerald Coast
Gulf Power fuel decrease lowers customer bills again for 2012
Washington’s Birthday: A poem about America's lost Father's Day
Just sold in Walton County
Homeownership must remain top national priority
THE NORRIEGO ‘TIME BOMB’: With dredging imminent, city pulls out the stops
QUEENS OF MARDI GRAS: Purple, gold and green rules as residents, businesses bring carnival to the Emerald Coast (PHOTOS)
FROM THE 'DEEP' END: Everyday I’m stumblin’, stumblin’
The Rev. Barry Crow ordained
Seminary Centennial for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Shine On Women’s Conference to empower and equip women
Stephen Ministry class open to community
Your Weekly Guide to Fun February 18 - 25
Hard Rock presents a battle of the bands
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-18
Destin Snowbirds: Growing in strength and numbers
Community Happenings 2-18
Community Meetings 2-18
Health News 2-18
NWF Ballet brings romance to the stage
DESTIN HONOR ROLL: A rundown of the students who made the grade
'A TREMENDOUS FUTURE AHEAD OF US': Mayor addresses Destin in annual State of the City (LIVEBLOG)
The Few, The Proud, The Destinite (PHOTOS)
'Jesus Loves You' bus rolls through Emerald Coast (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Teaching your child the art of conversation
Here comes the bridal expo
City councilman lays down the gauntlet to ‘Blog Buddies’
DOUBLE TAKE: Is Lin-sanity much ado about nothing?
Obituaries 2-15
Mahjong Mondays: Community Center lays out the tiles (PHOTOS)
EMERALD COAST INSIDER: Finding unexpected signs of spring in Destin
Fire district receives lowered ISO rating; could save taxpayers money
The Hooters Fishing Report for Feb. 14-17, 2012
Free fishing seminar
South Walton finishes as runner-up, advances to regional play
Bulldogs bested: Blue Devils stick a pitchfork in ‘em
FWB Cheerleaders — 'We're No. 1'
LETTER: Sacred Heart staff: A real Godsend
Destin on the airwaves with Peter Greenberg (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Obituaries 2-14
POLICE BLOTTER: Dining and dashing and "too much fun" leads to violence
THE SASH IS BACK: Junior Miss scholarship program returns to Okaloosa County
Community Meetings 2-14
Burger King Goldco struck with Shamrock Spirit for MDA
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation installs 2012 Board
Amy Perry receives award
Silver Sands features six outlet retail chain award winners
MINI-MENUS: Put Mardi Gras on your table
Obituaries 2-13
'CRISIS SITUATION': City leaders declare 'coastal emergency,' look to take action on Norriego Point (LIVEBLOG)
‘RED SNAPPER BLUES’ Local musician takes on regulators with song (VIDEO)
Baytowne becomes bead central: The Village is your Mardi Gras destination
Heart to heart with the broken-hearted
‘Not just little girls selling cookies’: Local scouts celebrate 100 years with ‘Destin Desserts’ cooking contest
A vision for the future: Lions Clubs gather in Destin
MAYOR'S MESSAGE: City’s past, present and future combine at State of the City
Alys Beach set to host 30A Wine Festival in March
Gumbo Gras at Sandestin: Party rolls through Baytowne with annual parades, cookoff
Council health care, again, takes center stage
Captains struggle with unknown for upcoming season
RON HART: Super Bowl XLVI: The good, bad and ugly
Seahawks and Bulldogs split on the diamond in preseason classic
Rodeo selects three board members
March 3rd is Ramp Day at Joe’s Bayou
NOT YOUR AVERAGE AGENT
The Real Deal: A real estate market that’s for the birds
Laurie Hollowell repeats Top Sales performance
Yard of the Month
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in 4Q 2011
Rental scam catches homeowners by surprise
‘RED SNAPPER BLUES’ Local musician takes on regulators with song (VIDEO)
Community Briefs 2-11
Mayor Seevers gets 'mugged'
‘Dig in and get to work’
Writes of Passage: Envy - a small town sin
TRUTH 40
Faith Briefs 2-11
Destin Snowbirds celebrate Valentine’s week
Your Weekly Guide to Fun February 11 - 18
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-11
Community Happenings 2-11
Community Meetings 2-11
Health News 2-11
Obituaries 2-9
TAKE YOUR PICK: Tom v. Eli
FWB cheerleaders to host 5K Viking Run/Walk
The Hooters Fishing Report for Feb. 7-10, 2012
UPDATED: Three injured after rollover accident near Emerald Grande; traffic rerouted on bridge after separate accident (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
LETTER: Turning beach baloney into filet mignon
New data system launches in February
FISH FLASH: Angling heats up after slow winter (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Fish regs: Derby-style destruction
LETTER: Schools should compete with cardboard
A class act has passed
An evening you’ll love: HarborWalk aims to be Valentine’s Day destination
PIZZA, PIZZA! Two new eateries, Jet’s and Rotolo’s, to serve up slices in Destin
‘CRISIS POINT’: City may declare emergency to address choked up harbor
After recount loss, Weidenhamer doesn’t count out another run
Student News
Destin History and Fishing Museum annual meeting
MINI-MENUS: Valentine dinner begins with pork tenderloin
Community Meetings 2-8
Obituaries 2-7
Belk makes donation to United Way
City leaders butt heads on council health care, sidewalk projects (LIVEBLOG)
COLUMN: A real estate market that’s for the birds
DID YOU GEAUX? HarborWalk kicks off the Mardi Gras season in style (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
BATTLE OF THE BATS: Parks & Rec Department takes on shaved bats with ‘Real Skills League’
Obituaries 2-6
MARY READY: Post election musing and a little cynicism
‘I don’t sleep a lot’: Clothing designer hits 8 fashion weeks, designs menswear, manages restaurant (PHOTOS)
POLL: Get to the Point, but stop spending
This week in Destin history: Clement Taylor Park gets a facelift
LETTER: Thanks for the shot; I’ll keep working on safety and savings
DISNEY'S DASHING DUO: Marathon mom and half-marathon daughter race through the Magic Kingdom (PHOTOS)
ENERGIZED: City gets ‘proactive’ as it lays out regs for solar, wind generation systems in Destin
OCSO Sgt. faces DUI charge
POLICE BLOTTER: Okaloosa County lawman finds himself on the wrong side of the arrest
Informational presentation on wind mitigation for homes
Local real estate market ends 2011 on high note, says ECAR
Increased lending, more loan modifications, short sales key to recovery
Five Star Beach Properties ribbon cutting
Realtors to make voices heard in Tallahassee
Destin’s Gulf Coast Electric garners awards for outstanding service
Real estate briefs 2-4
‘BACK TO WORK’: With the election (mostly) concluded, incumbents, newcomers look to put their mark on Destin
CRAFTSMEN OF DESTIN: Woodcarvers get chiseled at the Community Center (PHOTOS)
February: The height of the Destin Snowbird Season
All’s Fare in Love & Chocolat’: Talented Destin United Methodist Women prepare for annual event
Destin Harmony: Group sings our ‘favorite memories’
PASTOR'S COLUMN: ‘We cannot be silent’ as Obama administration sabotages First Amendment
See crafts of the world at SERVV Market
Faith Briefs 2-4
'NO FUSS, SIMPLE FOOD': Local chefs to bring new concept to Destin Commons just in time for Spring Break
DOUBLE TAKE: Trouble brews between the American pipes
Destin students celebrate 100 days of school (THE DAY IN PHOTOS and VIDEO)
RON HART: Captain ‘Chicken of the Sea’ of the Costa Concordia
Obituaries 2-2
COSPLAY ON THE COAST Photographer travels southeast in search of costumed sci-fi fans (PHOTOS)
Cooperstown bound: Baseball/softball clinic is Saturday
Student News
OCSO and Tax Collector’s Office partner for driver safety
Good times roll across Northwest Florida for Mardi Gras season (EVENTS LIST)
American landscapes portrayed through music at Sinfonia show
Party Gras on the harbor: Mardi Gras season gets rolling with HarborWalk Parade (with EVENTS LIST)
COLUMN: My Dancing Diary: Finding the spirit of giving in high heels
Man-of-war invade Destin: Wind, warm water most likely draws purple blobs to beaches
RESULTS ROLL IN: Early results favor incumbents with four Destin city council seats at stake
Marlins boys knocked out by Pryor Pirates
Lady Falcons pick apart Destin Marlins
Community Briefs 2-1
LETTER: Seniors aren't pushovers!
LETTER: Class warfare
LETTER: Bingo found a forever home
SNOWBIRDS & SPARROW: Winter visitors meet Capt. Jack at Pirates Party (THE DAY IN PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Mattie Kelly Arts announces book partnership with Tony Menillo
Ladies day with Generous Heart
Community Happenings 2-1
Community Meetings 2-1
MINI-MENUS: Time for a Super Bowl party
LETTER: Boy Scouts show the oldsters how to protect our beaches
Recreational grouper season to close Feb. 1
OBITUARY: Destin's first dentist, jack of all trades passes away
Obituaries 1-30
HOMES TO LOVE: CAA Valentine Tour of Homes celebrates a love for design, architecture and the arts
This week in Destin history: Harbor parking problems and an exploding mailbox
THE REJUVENATOR: Local inventor’s elevated pressure device relieves pain and more
‘SALES ARE STRONG’: Local Realtors have promising outlook for 2012
MARY READY: A stupid discussion vs. words for the wise
Overheard on The Web: State of the Union Edition
LETTER: Honesty, integrity: The case for Cyron
DOUBLE TAKE: The enhanced ‘Hammer’ – Still Most Valuable?
THE FINAL PUSH: Incumbents, candidates share their closing arguments ahead of Jan. 31 election
Tournament time
Knights of Columbus crown free throw champions
PIG TALES — Destin hunters go whole hog
History and Fishing Museum annual general membership meeting
Fly Fishing Class set for Sunday
Ethan Allen to open its doors in Destin
Luxury homes sales up for the first time since 2007
Florida’s housing sales activity higher as 2011 ends; home, condo median prices up in December
Real estate briefs 1-28
Local leaders reflect on Vision Airlines ‘lapse’, look forward to continued service
Story Behind the Song
WAYPOINTS: Choosing wisely
Faith Briefs 1-28
Your Weekly Guide to Fun January 28 - February 4
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-28
RON HART: When Newts attack: Mitt Romney heads South
New exhibit at Full Circle Gallery
Full sail ahead
A ‘WISE INVESTMENT’ OR ‘EXCESSIVE’? City to purchase iPads as they look to reduce costs, paper
The enhanced ‘Hammer’ – Still Most Valuable?
LOG FLASHBACK: Happy "Uncle Billy Day" in Destin (PHOTOS)
LETTER: County admits it’s wrong: from sand to seaweed
Destin Marlins out stroke Falcons and Pirates
‘WHERE HEROES GATHER’: American Legion rebrands and renovates for newest generation of vets (PHOTOS)
PROTECTING THE POINT: Destin youth armor Norriego Point with sea oats and sand fencing
Best gumbo — EVER! Who has the best in Destin?
Despite Libertarian resignation, Monteith focused on city election
With early voting under way, city leaders, candidates hope for increased voter turnout Jan. 31
COLUMN: When it comes to sand saga, doing nothing is something
The Hooters Fishing Report for Jan. 24-27, 2012
Destin girls look to finish season strong
Marlins whip Liza Jackson Lions
Overheard on The Web: Politics
LETTER: ‘Welcome aboard’ to the Crispy Warriors
COLUMN: From PIIGS to BRICs to Destin Walmart
‘ON TARGET’: Unified boardwalk taking shape along harbor (PHOTOS)
‘THE GIVING TREE’: Kindergartners plant sapling in celebration of Arbor Day
Community Briefs 1-25
MINI-MENUS:
Community Happenings 1-25
Community Meetings 1-25
Lowell Kelly dies as result of fall
Obituaries 1-23
COLUMN: Giving a gift that keeps on giving
TROUT TALK — Where and how to catch the spotted fish
Lewis Falcons soar over Lady Marlins
THIS WEEK IN DESTIN HISTORY: Jan. 15-21
Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back features Biggest Loser winner Danny Cahill
New York Times Bestselling Author and Organizational Expert Coming To Emerald Coast
JUST FOR KICKS
Victory slips away for Destin Marlins
TROUT TALK — Where and how to catch the spotted fish
COLUMN: Venture capitalism versus venture Communism — the Bain of our Existence
Chamber rolls out the Ritz for annual gala
Volunteer chaplain’s goal is to ‘help the helpers’
‘TAKING OWNERSHIP’: Real estate brokerage lets agents be part of ownership team
WHO LET THE CATS OUT? Giant feline returns to Emerald Coast for cat show
‘Cutting out the public’ or encouraging faster, quality development?
Obituaries 1-20
Eco-Nomic Living Expo needs vendors
Nike to reopen updated factory store at Silver Sands Factory Stores
Jerry Bielawski earns 2011 Top Honors at Newman-Dailey
Builder confidence rises fourth consecutive time in January
Keep warm and save money this winter
Tickets selling out for upcoming snowbird events
Wonderful Things: I have gone astray like a lost sheep
Syrian city one of world’s oldest
Religious Schedule
Faith Briefs 1-21
Your Weekly Guide to Fun January 21- 28
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-21
NCAAF: Playoffs or Bust
County drops beach restoration project, kills island MSBU
GETTIN’ SPICY: Museum heats up for 6th annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction
‘VITAL TO WHAT WE DO:’ Destin Fire Control District’s grant writer keeps reeling in the dough
City leaders talk 'value engineering,' streamlining public records requests (LIVEBLOG)
A ‘PURRFECT’ ROMANCE: Feline Friends Valentine’s raffle to benefit feral and homeless cats
Freeport Bulldogs take bite out of Royals
Lady Bulldogs fall to Royals
Free throw championship for the kids
Destin Rockets Lacrosse practice
Destin Circle K sells winning ticket worth $50,550.22
With redistricting in the works, local officials, legislators want Destin unified
LETTER: Sunshine or not?
COLUMN: Developing the Trait of Persistence
Pathway project aims to make Destin more ‘walkable’
COLUMN: Rediscovering the best of Destin
Lisa Holmes-Smith recognized
FOR COUNTRY AND GOD: Destin teen performs National Anthem for EDC symposium
Mose Hayes receives honor
Miller congratulates Wiseman
With NRDA funds hanging in the balance, city works toward ‘solidified plan’
Community Briefs 1-18
MINI-MENUS: Family weekend brunch
Community Meetings 1-18
Cold temps and trout
Flag football begins in February
ON LINE WITH A FLATLINER: Angler carves out his niche in fishing world
COLUMN: My near-death dream about a sand solution
IN ‘KNEAD’: Local baker hits the web to raise money for Destin bakery (PHOTOS)
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Casino edition
Destin may go it alone on beach restoration: Partnership hangs in the balance of Jan. 17 commission vote
Council candidates debate gambling, job creation at forum (VIDEO)
‘FURNITURE ARTISANS’: Shabby Chic Boutique ‘saving the earth one piece of furniture at a time’
Great Emerald Coast Open House re-opens Jan. 15
Lady Bulldogs bash Bethlehem Wildcats
BBVA Compass announces new mortgage banking officer
MARY READY: On having multiple personality disorder
Yard of the Month
Building construction continues
2011 Builder and Associate of the Year Award winners announced
ON LINE WITH A FLATLINER: Angler carves out his niche in fishing world
David Seering and friends entertain for Children in Crisis
ECCA presents DePue Brothers concert
Destin girls winners in arts contest
Shelter House collecting unwanted cell phones
MIRACLE MESSAGE: ‘Be encouraged in the Lord’
On a ‘journey called life’
New pastor for Grace Lutheran
Who has more fun than Destin Snowbirds?
Your Weekly Guide to Fun January 14 - 21
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-14
Community Happenings 1-14
Community Meetings 1-14
Health News 1-14
PING-PONG POWERHOUSE: Community center player to officiate at Olympic trials
'CNN Hero' still planted on Emerald Coast while traveling abroad
Faith Briefs 1-14
FEAR THE ‘BRAIN TRAIN:’ Marlins academic team chugging along to an undefeated season
Can the Tebow magic continue?
RON HART: College football and the feds: You say 'Go Bama!,' I say Obama
Sacred Heart Charity Golf Classic is set for April
POLICE BLOTTER: Stolen cheese and candle wax and the case of the couch thief
WATERBOUND REAL ESTATE: Dock operator hopes new boardwalk helps fill empty slips
STAR STRUCK: FWBHS dancers ready to defend state championships
Candidates stand tough, offer insight into their vision for Destin during forum (LIVEBLOG)
'HOW DISGUSTING': Destin teacher makes the case for raise at contentious school board meeting
The Hooters Fishing Report for Jan. 10-13, 2012
LITTLE LEAGUE, BIG HOPES — Slow first weekend as registration season begins
Paxton Bobcats roll over lady Bulldogs
Freeport boys scratch Bethlehem Wildcats
LETTER: Posttraumatic Stress— Disorder and Contentment
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Miracle Strip Edition
COLUMN: The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village and The Holy City
COLUMN: How the American Dream became a giveaway
CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Despite boardwalk work, harbor businesses ‘not missing a beat’
Ruth’s Chris celebrates perfect score
A MAC MYSTERY: Apple’s next move in Destin still under wraps
Dedication ceremony scheduled Jan. 19
World famous Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off Jan. 14
Community Meetings 1-11
MINI-MENUS: Sloppy Joes and slaw
Obituaries 1-10
‘FULL SPEED AHEAD’: After regulatory delays, Grand Boulevard looks to push forward on South Walton movie theater
A GATOR GIG: Fud's hiring alligator handler as part of normal turnover (PHOTOS)
‘BEYOND EXPECTATIONS’: Destin Dog Park celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village and The Holy City
Obituaries 1-9
James Lee Park to be turtle friendly by the spring
POLICE BLOTTER: A New Year's Day brawl and the case of the coconut candle
MARY READY: What I know and don’t know about economics
This week in Destin history: Jan. 1-7
‘O.O.P.S.!’ SHE DID IT AGAIN: Destin tween debuts second YouTube music video
WEB 101: Destin Library gears up for new year of new workshops
South Walton Seahawks soar over Liberty County
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB
Candidate forum set for Jan. 10: We want to ask your questions
FROM CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION: Decades in the making, city breaks ground on harbor boardwalk (PHOTOS)
THE BIG SIX: Log grills Destin City Council hopefuls
MIRRORS OF MEMORIES: Destin salon creates a beautician’s scrapbook with old jewelry, trinkets
Lady Marlins ‘ran out of gas’ and Panthers pounced
Davidson Panthers capitalize after boys miss ‘shot opportunities’
Apple to take a bite out of Destin?
Star Real Estate ribbon cutting
REAL DEAL: Let there by light when it comes to owners' associations
Destin Mint ribbon cutting
First Florida Bank announces new mortgage loan originator
Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa County joins $9.2 million national home-building effort in 2012
Florida Realtors seeks student scholarship applications
Your Weekly Guide to Fun January 1 - 7
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-7
Fourth Annual Destin Harbor Party Gras Parade gets even bigger
Celebrate Elvis’ birthday with Chris MacDonald
Snowbird flock is 1,200 strong
Community Meetings 1-7
Health News 1-7
Call-for-entries for ADDY awards
Apple to take a bite out of Destin? Computer giant is hiring for a ‘store-in-a-store’
COLUMN: Let there be light when it comes to owners’ associations
Obituaries 1-5
POLAR ‘PARTY’ It’s cold out there, but business is heating up for party boats
RON HART: E-conning the public, Washington spending and other shell games
The Hooters Fishing Report for Jan. 3-6, 2012
Destin woman among five indicted in mortgage fraud scheme
SnowBRRds: Cold winds blow in Destin’s annual winter guests (PHOTOS)
Super Bowl Predictions: Visions of XLVI
A New Year’s poem penned by a regular Destin visitor
SnowBRRds: Cold winds blow in Destin’s annual winter guests (PHOTOS)
FIRE AWAY! What do you want to ask Destin's city council candidates?
Mose Hayes receives honor
‘HAND TIED’: City may have to dredge channel again in short-term
City leaders debate right-of-way vacation, citywide pathway project (LIVEBLOG)
Decision 2012: Come meet the city council candidates
Boardwalk to break ground Jan. 5 (PHOTOS)
SAND WARS: Nothing mythical about facts
COLUMN: New Year’s resolutions — A lesson in goal setting
A BLOWOUT BLAST — Freeport Bulldogs finish fifth in tournament
Little League registration
Lady Bulldogs roll over in two
LETTER: Hunter responds after duck hunting brouhaha
US Airways announces daily non-stop service from NWF Regional Airport to nation's capital
Nursing graduates honored
Community Brief 1-4
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2012: City leaders ponder the future
MINI-MENUS: Soup and Cornbread
Community Happenings 1-4
Community Meetings 1-4
A New Year’s poem for Destin
Obituaries 1-3
BEAT THE BABY BLUES: New mommy boot camp arrives in Destin for new year
‘TOUGH COMPETITION’: Registration open for Destin Rockets Lacrosse
Deputies respond to 'apparent suicide' at Palms of Destin
MARY READY: Forget the resolutions; count the blessings
RESOLUTION REWIND: Shoppers reflect on New Year goals they’ve actually stuck with
Your Weekly Guide to Fun December 31 - January 7
2011: The year in review (LINKS, PHOTOS and VIDEO)
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: What business would you like to see in Destin?
NEW YEAR’S REFLECTIONS: City leaders assess the trials and triumphs of the year that was
NEW TO THE TABLE: CandyMaker mixes candy with breakfast
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-31
From gators to championships — The year in local sports
‘LEGENDARY PROPERTY’: Destin’s famed Clary Estate is on the market
COLUMN: A message of hope
DONATION TO GRACE RIDES
Gulf Power to lower electricity bills
Destin workers build Habitat house in DeFuniak
Angelfish ribbon cutting
November sales show ups and downs in Walton real estate
Community Happenings 12-31
Health News 12-31
Community Meetings 12-31
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-4 Destin supports Boggy Bayou Holiday Boat Parade
Snowbirds big registration
Sacred Heart creates project to keep on giving
Two times the fireworks fun: Have a ball on Destin harbor (with EVENT LISTING)
New Year’s bash begins on Destin Harbor (with EVENTS LISTING)
EXPLOSION OF MUSIC
Top 10 Religion Stories of the Year
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Believe and hear the angels sing
FROM COUNTRY TO COMMUNITY: Children in Crisis president and CEO recognized as Retired Military Person of the Year
Woman tells police she was sexually assaulted after being taken from Destin nightspot on Christmas Eve
COLUMN: 2011 according to Ron Hart
Indy ain’t big enough for them both
BEST IN CLASS: DES names Teacher and Educational Support Person of the Year
McClendon Builders nails down win over Underground
Yogurt Slingers splatter Affordable Homes
Supreme Paper cuts Miss Aegina
Brannon & Brannon leaves Harry T’s seeing double
The Hooters Fishing Report for Dec. 27-31, 2011
Citizens, councilwoman concerned about duck hunters shooting near homes
Freeport boys win tourney opener
NEW YEARS EVE AT AJ’S: Celebrating a year of giving
LETTER: My hunting horror story
Blowout begins — South Walton Seahawks top Nashville Eagles in OT
DESTIN DOGS: Tails are wagging as Dog Park grand opening nears (PHOTOS)
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Feral felines generated something of a catfight
Hooking business: EDC, Chamber of Commerce hope to attract more than tourists
BEACH BATTLE II: Time to dig out of sand squabble, columnist says
Donation for Children in Crisis
Destin Fire District says it has ‘legitimate’ claim against BP
Community Happenings 12-28
Community Meetings 12-28
WHAT'S COOKIN'? 'Lucky’ appetizers for the New Year
Obituaries 12-27
New Year’s bash begins on Destin Harbor
Destin company to host firearms training
FORTRESS OR PLAYGROUND? City pushes for Norriego ‘middle ground’
Early completion in sight for U.S 98 resurfacing work
LETTER: The 12 Days of Christmas as told by Alaqua’s Bingo
COLUMN: Is strange seasonal song spiritually significant?
A READER'S HOLIDAY POEM: It’s the Day Before Christmas
WINNERS AT SUGARLOAF
COLUMN: When is an “official check” not so official?
‘A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE’: Destiny Worship Center brings Christmas to 160 foster children in DeFuniak (PHOTOS)
The Bangles bring their music to Walton County
REELING IN RELIEF — Fishermen’s Foundation delivers food and hams to captains, deckhands in need
‘An Angel whispered your names in our ears’ Residents share Christmas miracles
'World-class amenities': People flocking to Hammock Bay in pursuit of active living
SWEET TREATS FOR SANTA: Kids indulge in Holiday Baking Class at Community Center (PHOTOS)
‘Our mission is to be a light’: Christmas gift means local couple is no longer trapped in their home (PHOTOS)
THIS WEEK IN DESTIN HISTORY: Dec. 18-24
New Year’s bash begins on Destin Harbor
A new fishing frontier — Phoenix reborn as captain masters cold weather fishing
Basketball Blowout still going strong
SONG OF THE SEASON
Christmas miracles remembered
THE CHRISTMAS BIRTH
THE CARPENTER'S SHOP: A dangerous and scandalous Christmas
Holiday cheer
Roebuck Auctions welcomes new project manager/realtor
Florida’s existing home and condo sales up in November
Needed: A Christmas miracle
Santa, do the Destin snowbirds have elves?
Spreading holiday cheer
Festival of Trees winner
Beer festival benefits Children in Crisis
Your Weekly Guide to Fun December 24 - 31
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-24
Community Meetings 12-24
Community Happenings 12-24
CHURCH SEARCH: Sanctuaries set Christmas services in Destin
‘A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE’: Destiny Worship Center brings Christmas to 160 foster children in DeFuniak (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Destin Elementary School needs our support
RON HART: Un-Believably Mentally Il: The Korean Crisis
Kick off 2012 with Sandestin New Year, New Home Tour
‘THE GHOST SHIP’ OF CHRISTMAS PAST: 134-year old schooner docks in Destin for holidays
Destin ponders the possibility at natural gas vehicle workshop
Back to work: NBA predictions
POLL: Readers offer close vote on gambling in Destin
TICKETS, PLEASE! DES kindergartners journey to the North Pole on “Polar Express” Day
In Q&A with The Log, Gov. Scott offers to help solve erosive issue (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
WHEN NICE MEETS NAUGHTY: First graders tell fastest way to get on Santa's Naughty List
Toys collected at annual Christmas party
Gumbo time again
Making Christmas merry
'WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY, AND THE ENEMY IS US': After decades of debate, city leaders get to the Point
A RALLY TO THE TALLY: After slipping to the bottom, Destin battles back in Florida’s Best Beach contest
LUCRATIVE LIFESAVER? Fire district looks to sell ad space on rescue boards to help support lifeguards
Be a Santa's Helper
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Hanukkah menu: Brisket in wine sauce
Community Happenings 12-21
Community Meetings 12-21
After marathon meeting, council approves Norriego Point stabilization (LIVEBLOG)
LETTER: Was Dec. 16 just another day? It shouldn't have been ...
LETTER: Feral cats: An invasive and dangerous species
‘Swamp People’ star arrested in Destin (MUG)
SEARCHING FOR CHRISTMAS MIRACLES: The Log wants to publish your story
‘One-of-a-kind’: La Vie Est Belle jewelry becomes a ‘trademark of Seaside’
‘VERY DESERVING’: City awards Leader of the Year, Employee of the Year honors to Jurate Burns, Mike West
PAVING THE PAST: Museum fundraiser showcases Destin’s families, businesses
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort unveils life-sized gingerbread house
SALE ENDS ‘UGLY CHAPTER’
COLUMN: Prune properly: ‘Crepe murder’ is a serious crime
LIGHTS FANTASTIC: City announces winners of outdoor decorating contest (PHOTOS)
The deer hunters — Fishermen put down the rod and take aim with a rifle
Hog hunters (PHOTO)
More bang for the buck (PHOTO)
THIS WEEK IN DESTIN HISTORY: Dec. 10 - 17
THE CAT COLONY CHRONICLES: Volunteers worried about future of feral cats turn to book
COLUMN: Dear Santa— My grown-up Christmas list
LETTER: I Love America
New Books at Destin Library
Former Destin mortgage broker convicted on federal bank fraud and bribery counts
RON HART: How much money could I put in a coffee can?
Changng faces
Yard of the Month
Cindy Cole earns RE/MAX Hall of Fame award
'GOD'S BACK DOOR': Destin leads the pack as Florida’s Best Beach in U.S. News & World Report poll
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors and 30a Resorts merge
Scheduled home auctions hit 9-month high in November
GOT SCIENCE? A battle of the brains at the Destin Middle School Science Fair (PHOTOS and WINNERS)
Donations for the children
Mission trip to Kenya
SONG OF THE SEASON
Celebrate the birth
WHEN DOGS DREAM: Grand opening set for Destin Dog Park
LETTER: Duck hunts shouldn’t be in our backyards
COLUMN: Just the facts: Beach ‘restoration’ mythbusting (PHOTOS)
SALE ENDS ‘UGLY CHAPTER’: Georgia development company buys 18-acre parcel on Commons Drive
Filmmaker compiling Destin vets’ war stories for PBS documentary
'ANDY CLAUS' HAS COME TO TOWN: The brains behind Candy Cane Lane locked in friendly Christmas competition (PHOTOS)
Needy children Wish Upon A Car in Destin (PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for Dec. 13, 2011
McMove: Destin McDonald’s set to relocate in front of Target
COLUMN: Prune properly: ‘Crepe murder’ is a serious crime
Harbor Docks one-ups Underground Inc.
DOUBLE TAKE: NBA flexes its muscles, nixes Paul trade
Destin Marlins kick it to Meigs Wildcats (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Destin Elementary School needs our support
COLUMN: Students draw on visual thinking skills
‘MORE THAN GRAVEL’: City applies for grant funding to aid in Marler Parking lot construction
MARCHING THROUGH THE SEASON: Parade-goers travel the globe (WITH PHOTOS and WINNERS LIST)
Fire crews respond to false alarm at Destin Commons (PHOTOS)
A SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM SANTA: Air Force officer returns home, surprises kids at Christmas Parade
A 'SLIPPERY SLOPE' TO HARBOR HISTORY: After 20 years of talk, city OKs boardwalk contract with lingering reservations (with RENDERINGS)
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Christmas menu with pork loin roast
Be a Santa's Helper
Community Happenings 12-14
Community Meetings 12-14
CRA Board approves harbor boardwalk project, despite remaining questions (LIVEBLOG)
Gulf Power seeking rate hike of nearly 21 percent
COLUMN: Just the facts: Beach ‘restoration’ mythbusting (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 12-12
‘HIPPIE MIXED WITH A LITTLE WESTERN’: Canine inspired CoCo LaRue’s boutique celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)‘HIPPY MIXED WITH A LITTLE WESTERN’: Canine inspired CoCo LaRue’s boutique celebrates grand opening(PHOTOS)
DESTIN IN HIGH-DEF: Photog captures Destin's beauty in HD (PHOTOS)
MARY READY: WWJT: Where is Christ in Christmas?
Magnolia House to Host Mike Huckabee Book Signing
MOST VALUABLE BETA: Seventh grader recognized for leadership and community service (PHOTOS)
Metal theft surges as economy limps along: Metal grates and a funeral sign are among the stolen items in Destin
‘SELLING THE DREAM’: Blue Marlin Realty Group expands operations, offers clients ‘personalized,’ boutique service
Cost of holiday lighting still a bargain
Pryor Pirates push Destin off the plank
Pirates finish strong for win over Marlins
LETTER: Government “favors” do us no favors
This week in Destin history
Have a Ho, Ho, Happy Holiday at AJ’s Lunch with Santa
‘Andy Claus’ has come to town: The brains behind Candy Cane Lane locked in friendly Christmas competition (PHOTOS)
TIS THE SEASON 2011
Your Weekly Guide to Fun December 10 - 17
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-10
CALLING ALL QUACK HEADS — Duck season opens with a blast Saturday (PHOTOS)
Squirrely Saturday — Red Bay hunters go nuts at Blast Off
Obituaries 12-9
‘Where Cirque De Soleil meets yoga’: Destin instructor brings aerial yoga to Emerald Coast
'The Magic of Christmas' comes to Fort Walton Beach
Visit a Yule time of long ago
Diane Green joins Newman-Dailey
ECAR president completes state Leadership Academy
Florida’s housing market bouncing back:
WONDERFUL THINGS: Why we need the Prince of Peace
SONG OF THE SEASON
REASON FOR THE SEASON
Faith Briefs 12-10
NWF State College spring registration and holiday hours
COLUMN: Sand wars — truth and consequences
COLUMN: Don’t let Christmas spirits weigh you down
COLUMN: Rebuilding our fishery and our future
Christmas outdoor decorating contest
Destin presses Ruckel for win
The Hooters Fishing Report for Dec. 6, 2011
Ruckel girls whip Destin Marlins (PHOTOS)
South Walton boys rally for win over Franklin (PHOTOS)
South Walton girls dominate for win over Franklin (PHOTOS)
CITY ELECTIONS 2012: Incumbents prepare for re-election bid
A CAPTAIN’S CHRISTMAS: Destin Boat Parade shines on its 25th voyage (with PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Getting giggy with it — The hunt is on for flounder
‘KING FOR A DAY’: A life of ups and downs, Laird beats the odds to become Destin’s Grand Marshal in Saturday’s Christmas Parade
Be a Santa's Helper
Community Happenings 12-7
Community Meetings 12-7
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Christmas menu with beef tenderloin
Obituaries 12-6
CHAMBER TAKES ON GAMBLING: 'Florida is a family-friendly state and gambling is not a family-friendly industry' (with POLL)
CRA Board debates harbor easements, city council passes trash ordinances (LIVEBLOG)
LETTER: How a rhyme helped me become a citizen
Obituaries 12-5
Boat parade lights up Destin harbor (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
LETTER: A kind gesture at Bass Pro forever changes a life
This week in Destin history: Nov. 26 – Dec. 3
Online poll pans public funds for beach restoration; now we want to know what you think about gambling in Destin
MARY READY: Christmas esoterica and other useless facts
Legendary Marine earns Top 20 national ranking; dealership to celebrate success at boat parade Sunday (PHOTOS)
School House: Rep. Gaetz gives DES students a lesson in government in advance to trip to the Capitol
This week in Destin history: Nov. 26 – Dec. 3
Celebration in the Oaks
Overheard on Facebook
‘EMERGENCY!’ PREVENTION: 70s TV show celeb teaches firefighters about silent killer (PHOTOS)
Three-for-all: Challengers line up to unseat incumbents (MUGS)
Coastal Carpet and Tile takes title in Tuesday league
Hot hands in cold weather
Real estate market continues stabilization
‘Craveable breakfast, brunch and lunch’
COLUMN: What do you do when the menu is “Elephant”?
Real estate briefs
‘Boar Squirrel Blast Off’
HO! HO! O, Christmas Tree — City celebrates 25 years of yuletide tradition (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Booby back home after refuge, pilot save the day (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Celebrate Christmas in Old Destin
They shall cast out demons
Read About Your Faith
Young ones have giving heart
SONG OF THE SEASON
Getting giggy with it — The hunt is on for flounder
TIS THE SEASON 2011
Your Weekly Guide to Fun December 3 - 10
Destin snowbirds gather for the first time this season
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-3
Community Happenings 12-3
Community Meetings 12-3
City moves forward with new trash deal, may bill customers for code enforcement
First Watch to bring 'craveable breakfast, brunch and lunch' to Destin
BUILD YOUR OWN JEEP: Elite Jeeps Inc. helps customers customize
Obituaries 12-1
RON HART: The terrorism of the Patriot Act
BRIGHT MIND: Destin teen selected as county’s Sunshine State Scholar
Tree lighting, holiday craft show on tap at Community Center (with CHRISTMAS EVENT PLANNER)
The Hooters Fishing Report for Nov. 30
Quiet hurricane season still steals sand in Destin (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
WHO LIGHTS IT UP BEST? On the hunt for Destin Christmas decorations
LETTER: ‘I survived Alan’s 50th’ and ‘Legends never die’ (PHOTOS)
Destiny Worship Center pulls in two wins
A 25 YEAR VOYAGE: Destin Boat Parade to celebrate landmark year
DOUBLE TAKE: Alabama/LSU: To rematch or not?
Booby back home after refuge, pilot save the day (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
VINTAGE VEGAS: 50s era crooners serenade fans at HarborWalk Village (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Vote keeps power in the hand of local anglers
‘MADE A DIFFERENCE:’ From books to tablets, DMS Teacher of the Year brings literature to students
Beta is the alpha dog with tournament victory
A new goal: It’s a rebuilding year for Destin Marlin boys
COLUMN: Busting minimums: A tragic lesson in pushing the limits
Nightown memorial set for man who was killed Saturday
Be a Santa's Helper
Community Happenings 11-30
Community Meetings 11-30
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Indulge yourself — cookies for the holidays
Be a Santa's Helper
COLUMN: Busting minimums: A tragic lesson in pushing the limits
Obituaries 11-28
Tax Collector’s Office stages to receive tax payments
Grammy-winning artist Sam Bush opens studio doors to students in Destin
‘HEAVILY TRAFFICKED’: Portion of Kelly Street to see improvements
COLUMN: Christmas past and present combines in Destin
Pedestrian killed in early morning Destin accident (with LINKS)
2011 Emerald Coast Toys for Tots
Realtors support new refinancing rules that help reduce foreclosures
COLUMN: This Christmas, give the gift of Destin
BEAUJOLAIS BASH
GLASS WITH CLASS: Master glass blower will make his mark at Silver Sands Waterford Wedgwood
UP THE CREEK: Panhandle fish head inland in cooler months
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for Thanksgiving week
DOUBLE TAKE: Boeheim or Calhoun: Next to 903
Lady Marlins: Young but kicking it into high gear
A TWO-FER: Family and fishing
City stays ‘flexible’ after boardwalk deadline
‘STARTING TO CLIMB OUT:’ Veteran real estate broker sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
DESTIN ATWITTER: Black Friday in Destin sets the Twitterverse abuzz
‘VETERANS MONTH’ Military members honored with two-night stay at Inn
Black Friday Frenzy: Turkey on the go, tents and sleeping bags a common sight for Black Friday in Destin (PHOTOS)
RON HART: No place to Occupy on Thanksgiving
ECAR members join Realtors across the country to ‘seize the day’ for real estate
Florida’s existing home and condo sales up in October 2011
Building houses with Grace a world away
FROM THE 'DEEP' END:
Faith Briefs 11-26
'Seven Days in Utopia' in stores Nov. 29
Destin snowbirds: Be thankful
Your Weekly Guide to Fun November 26 - December 3
TIS THE SEASON 2011
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-26
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here's what our Facebook friends are thankful for
Share your reports from the Black Friday field
GOBBLE, GOBBLE UP: Kidz Club celebrates the season with Thanksgiving dinner (PHOTOS)
‘UNFAIR’ BALANCE? Okaloosa Island lifeguards receive double the funding compared to Destin
Obituaries 11-23
Santa to land on Norriego Point in a helicopter (with HOLIDAY EVENT PLANNER)
Lawmen make second arrest in Destin murder, seek third man (MUGS)
Gallery exhibitions at Mattie Kelly Arts Center
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here's what our Facebook friends are thankful for
IT'S MILLER TIME: Ale House officially opens in Destin
TURKEY TALK: City leaders share what they are thankful for in Destin
LETTER: Take a staycation from the stress of the season
COLUMN: Teaching children to care this Christmas
SWEET TREATS, COOL EATS: Shake’s Frozen Custard to celebrate 10th anniversary
City leaders look to improve Kelly Street, debate pros and cons of trash ordinances (LIVEBLOG)
TIS THE SEASON 2011: Your holiday event planner
LETTER: Want beach access? Then buy it!
Your Guide to Black Friday in Destin
'BEAUTY AND BLING': Dr. Bawa brings event, jewelry and special pricing to new Destin location
Harbor Docks Thanksgiving: By the numbers (PHOTOS)
Food drive to benefit Harvest House
Be a Santa's Helper
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Pies for the holidays
Community Meetings 11-23
Obituaries 11-22
COLUMN: Thanksgiving history and surviving the ordeal
COLUMN: Pious pandering— God and the GOP
LIGHT UP THE SEASON: Festival of Trees contest benefits area non-profits
Some property owners to go it alone as boardwalk project gains steam
‘VERY LUCKY:’ From the dentist’s chair to the skies above Destin, Joe Carnley reflects on tragedies and triumphs
Destin no stranger to murders throughout the years
Supreme Paper wraps up win over Affordable Homes
Air Draggers takes Lee GMC for a ride
OUTTA’ THE WOODS — Give thanks for hunting opportunities
MORE THAN CHRISTMAS: FWBHS leadership students raising money to help needy families
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourist tweets and celebrity sightings
AHOY DESTIN! Buccaneer Pirate Cruise ship to join the ranks in harbor
ROAD CLOSURE (UPDATE): Closed portion of White Point Road open
‘A WAY TO BE PROACTIVE’
Nuclear power is an option for future Gulf Coast plant
Eco-Nomic Living Expo
New-home sales rise 5.7 percent in September
Gas District launches clean energy initiative
Destin snowbirds occupy the ‘Roost’
Mark Lowry ‘Unplugged and Unplanned’
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Love God, love neighbor
Faith Briefs 11-19
Your Weekly Guide to Fun November 19 - 26
TIS THE SEASON 2011
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-19
Community Happenings 11-19
Community Meetings 11-19
Health News 11-19
Obituaries 11-18
SANTA LOGS IN: A pre-Thanksgiving Q&A Skype session with St. Nick
Destin hunters take careful aim on Thanksgiving bird because nobody likes a turkey dinner full of pellets
Paterno pile-on: When will it end — and should it?
RON HART: God and the GOP — pious pandering
LETTER: Save the seaweed; save the beaches
POUNDS OF HOPE: Crop Drop to deliver mounds of food to local non-profits
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Two men in critical condition after shooting in Destin (with MAP)
The Hooters Fishing Report for Nov. 15, 2011
Mighty Mite Marlins — Team short in size, big on shooting
Marriott hammers McLendon Builders
Clemenza’s bumps off Pelican Real Estate
COLUMN: Women and investing— Crunching the numbers
‘A SAD DAY AT HARVEST HOUSE:’ With even a shortage of green beans, food pantry shelves bare during holidays
City takes over Youth Basketball League for struggling YMCA
SAND SHAKEUP: Okaloosa commission may hand over restoration project
SNOWBIRDS 2.0: Opening day at the Roost gets an upgrade with first registration computer (PHOTOS)
Gag grouper season to close in state waters Wednesday
Be a Santa's Helper
Community Meetings 11-16
WHAT'S COOKIN'? A side of this, a side of that
Obituaries 11-15
ORANGE CRUSH: How Destin area’s citrus dominance became a footnote in history
Shelter House Receives Quarter Million Dollar Grant To Get Domestic Violence Survivors Back On Their Feet
BATTLE OF THE BBQs: HarborWalk restaurants steal the show at barbecue competition (PHOTOS)
MAIN STREET MAKEOVER: Copper Penny's Emporium opens after city relaxes zoning regulations in TCMU district
NEW POLL ONLINE: Destin divided in postmortem poll on the HOG rally
ATTENTION MOTORISTS: Bridge inspection could cause lane restrictions on Mid-Bay
SMILES CHANGE LIVES: Local orthodontist provides care for needy kids
SAND AND POLITICS: Letter writer draws the line between Okaloosa Island and Destin
Obituaries 11-14
MARY READY: The upside of church hopping in Destin
MASTER THE DISASTER: Family-owned business aims to keep residents prepared for any emergency
'FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION': Local contractor honored for one-of-a-kind outdoor kitchen
A poem for my dear Claude as he turns 85
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in 3Q 2011
SOS Printing smears Emerald Coast Chiropractic
Beta cleans Coastal Carpet and Tile
Alan Laird and AJ’s donate new Choctaw Spirit Shack
More to Crab Island than a party (PHOTOS)
Books and Bagels: DMS students talk literature over breakfast (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Thanks for making the fall fest fabulous
11/11/11: Auspicious date becomes the perfect time to tie the knot for many couples (PHOTOS)
RODEO JACKPOT! Four lucky anglers reel in $15,000 bonus awards (PHOTOS)
ORANGE CRUSH: How Destin area’s citrus dominance became a footnote in history
Yard of the Month
Property tax bills arriving, easy payment options available
Gulf Power asks residents to be alert for fraud artists
TIS THE SEASON 2011
Your Weekly Guide to Fun November 12 - 19
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-12
Charity Car Show a success
Community Happenings 11-12
Community Meetings 11-12
Health News 11-12
A 2nd Acts message for the season
THE CARPENTER'S SHOP: The Pastor of the potty
Family music group Zemer Levav to visit Destin
TIME AND TIME AGAIN: Doctors take on school start times in Okaloosa
DOUBLE TAKE: Cubs, Cards, Sox battle over top skipper’s job
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for the week of Nov. 9, 2011
DESTIN HONOR ROLL: Students that made the grade in the first quarter
A RISING TIDE — Beach restoration momentum grows with a flurry of letters
Jet’s Pizza to deliver deep-dish specialty in Destin
‘IT’S A DREAM’: Local teen becomes youngest member of Destin Coast Guard Auxiliary
TRIPLE B: Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ set for Nov. 12 at HarborWalk Village
BIG CHILL, BIG WINNERS: Destin Festival of the Arts names winners (PHOTOS)
'A MOB SCENE EVERY NIGHT': Destin Fishing Rodeo comes to a close with near record number of weigh-ins (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 10-31
COLUMN: 'It's time to stop': Beach restoration will be uglier than BP spill
DESTIN LOG POLL: Readers like seafood fest, weigh in on Harley rally moving on
COLUMN: 'Stop the insanity': Failing to restore beaches could destroy our way of life (PHOTOS and PRESENTATION)
COLUMN: Boys & Girls Club growing at Destin Elementary School
POLICE BLOTTER: Homeless man visits Whataburger, bites ex-girlfriend
Traffic tickets could see $5 increase (DOCUMENTS)
Fire district plans to charge for false alarms, inspections
Smoldering firework chars roof of Rave movie theater
Here Comes Santa Claus
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman arrested after refusing to leave ex-boyfriend's car
Blustery day doesn't stop Destin Festival of the Arts
COLUMN: Good Christians and the Halloween factor
Sarah K's collects candy for troops
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-29
'STAFFING UP': Local holiday hiring expected to be strong
Fire district to refurbish 11-year-old ladder truck
Your Weekly Guide to Fun
SMOOTH AWAY THE STRESS: Daliyah Nails and Spas celebrates grand opening in Destin
Florida Realtors take part in Brazil Trade Mission
Eco-Nomic Living Expo needs vendors
WONDERFUL THINGS: Where is God when suffering comes?
Okaloosa objects to judge's recommendation to deny beach restoration
RODEO: Paddleboarding angler hauls in shark
MONSTERPIECE THEATER: Kiddies, ghouls and haunted houses get ready for Halloween (PHOTOS)
RETIRING THE SPATULA: Silver Sands to serve last breakfast after 60 years
Big fish, big fun on final days of rodeo (PHOTOS)
RODEO: Paddleboarding angler hauls in shark
Senior program celebrates 300th member with cook-out
PRECIOUS STONES: Artists create handcrafted jewelry for weekend Festival of the Arts (with GUIDE)
COLUMN: Ground Zero: The place where law and fact collide
ECAR president sees signs of market stabilization
Local celebrities raise more than $10,000 for education
Belk Charity Sale benefits local organizations
A Good Samaritan at Winn-Dixie
Faith Briefs 10-29
Halloween Hauntings 2011
Community Meetings 10-29
Health News 10-29
Obituaries 10-28
Billy Bowlegs, the French House ghost, and a headless woman: Encounter them all on downtown haunted history tour
HOG OUT: Harley owners group votes to move on to Lake City for next year’s rally (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Destin law firm in the mix as confusion reigns over Boys and Girls Club lawsuit
'NOT NECESSARILY ACCURATE': Eglin says it has no plans to open new pass in Navarre, despite Santa Rosa interest
RON HART: 'Occupy' movement pushes us further into an envy-ocracy
Drainage issues have portion of Melvin Street shut down as repairs take place
Ethics Commission finds probable cause that Hughes misused position as tax collector (DOCUMENTS)
Fire district to refurbish 11-year-old ladder truck
LETTER: Another Panhandle Pet — How Seashell found her way into our lives
Hooter's Fishing Report for Oct. 26
Sandfleas make for good bait
POLICE BLOTTER: Vodka-fueled fight and a biting battery
CREEPY CRAWLERS AND SILLY SPOOKS: Kiddies gather for city's 11th annual Fall Festival (PHOTOS)
‘JUNK INTO FUNK:’ Destin artists incorporates trash, music into works of art
Pinfish Classic set for Nov. 5
LETTER: Enforce the law! Keep beachgoers off our property
LETTER: Don’t put trespassers before taxpayers
Coda Cabana: Clemenza’s puts a hit on Café
Blue Devils stick it to South Walton
‘PINK, PINK EVERYWHERE:’ Cancer survivor ready to put on her pink bra for 5K walk
JUMP BACK JACK: Twilight tops leaderboard with awesome amberjack (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Reinventing the wheel: From a Jokerman to an Emerald Lady
‘A LAST LITTLE PIECE OF OLD DESTIN’: Banana Bart's still a mom and pop after two decades (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 10-26
Community Meetings 10-26
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Trick or eat! Halloween appetizers
MONSTERS WANTED: Fear for philanthropy at Jaycee's Destin haunted house (SLIDESHOWS)
'A FIVE YEAR PROCESS': Air Force considers Navarre Pass
Rodeo has gone to the dogs (PHOTOS and RODEO RAP)
Destin warriors see the last of the Phantoms (PHOTOS)
LETTERS: Beachfront owners at center of lawsuit explain why they went with 'last resort'
Air Force gets into the hotel business on Okaloosa Island
DINE OUT and DIG IN! Destin Restaurant Week offers special menus at a discount
Obituaries 10-24
BEARING FRUIT: 'You'd be surprised what you can grow here'
City panel aims to make Destin more ‘user friendly’ for businesses
Menchel to run for sheriff again; Smith to seek re-election as property appraiser
A LOOK AT THE DOCKET: City has a four pack of lawsuits on the books
Artist turns found objects into works of art (PHOTOS)
Vision Airlines owes airport some $260,000
TO THE POINT: With submerged land leases, deed and vendor issues, city leaders aim to ‘get smart’ on Norriego
MOUNTAIN OF MEMORIES: Destin residents reminisce about the days of the great Matterhorn (PHOTOS)
Back in business at the rodeo
LETTER: The way we travel is the way we live
Destin Marlins fall to Bruner Spartans
Destin Marlins make big mark in Invitational
MARY READY: We just need to shake it off and step up
RON HART: The GOP debates as pollsters order pizza
The doctor is in: Bawa & Associates expands into Destin
Florida’s existing home and condo sales up in September 2011
Gulf Power offers sunshine savings
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
MIRACLE MESSAGE: Worthy to stand before the Son of Man
Your Weekly Guide to Fun October 22 - 29
Halloween Hauntings 2011
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-22
Community Happenings 10-22
Community Meetings 10-22
Health News 10-22
After volunteer mass exodus, city searches for ‘great minds’
NBA: The hardwood blame game
LETTER: Our National Anthem reveals our best side
‘Destin’s Best Kept Secret’ is out: Boathouse celebrates 25 years with throwback party
'That wind's a little rough': Destin gets its first big chill
AIRPORT PD: Destin airport to have in-house police replace sheriff's deputies
A message to the hordes of Harley owners
'IT'S A CULTURE': Bikers roll into Destin in record numbers for H.O.G. Rally (SLIDESHOW)
Comeback of goliath grouper has fishermen fuming
RONA HART: The GOP debates as pollsters order pizza
THE ARTIST’S TOUCH: Ceramic designer molds hobby into career
The Hooters Fishing Report for Oct. 18, 2011
The family that fishes together … Fishin’ Chix, families and a hammerhead shark take center stage at rodeo
Destin boys are county champs
Obituaries 10-19
Niceville chef gets 'Chopped' on TV show
LETTER: Take a lesson from Rome to solve our stinky problem
Niceville chef gets 'Chopped' on TV show
Pilot error caused fatal plane crash in Choctawhatchee Bay, investigators say (SLIDESHOW)
A FEST FOR FALL: Hundreds gather at Destin Elementary to celebrate autumn (PHOTOS)
PARTY HARDY, HARLEY! — More than 2,000 bikers expected as HOG Rally returns to Destin (with EVENTS)
Milton fisherman bags monster catfish
LETTER: We have till Oct. 30 to get Christmas cards for troops
A motorcyclist’s guide to Destin — and beyond
COLUMN: Save students with teacher, parent teamwork
Doc’s Softball Softies break the back of Emerald Coast Chiropractic
Silver Real Estate beats Beta
NORRIEGO NUBBIN: Norriego gets ‘chippy’ as stabilization stalls (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
'BAM' GOES THE RODEO! My ‘splatter’ with fame as celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and family fish Destin (PHOTOS)
Halloween safety guidelines from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Community Meetings 10-19
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Grouper makes for great meal
Florida’s Great Northwest concludes Focus Northwest Florida
Sorrelli designer and founder visits local retailer
City leaders debate private vendor use of Norriego Point, talk boardwalk easement language (LIVEBLOG)
Hogs to rally through region this week (with EVENTS)
COLUMN: A plan to reclaim the 'green lake' at Twin Lakes (PHOTO)
Destin boys arrested, accused of 'maliciously' destroying Indian Trails home
Hogs to rally through region next week (with EVENTS)
Shelter House Purse Sale and Auction Raises Over $4,200
Destin-based Caring Transitions specializes in moving senior citizens
COLUMN: Learning, living, and loving America’s legacy
POLICE BLOTTER: Pre-K teacher swipes DVDs as man throws table at singing woman
LETTER: Why beach no trespassing laws must be enforced
‘A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:’ Vacation rental pays off for Destin man
REAL ESTATE BRIEF 10-15
Re/Max announced new service
ONCE UPON A DINE: Celebrity servers dress up as favorite storybook characters for a good cause
For a man who didn't like the military, Destin resident spent years as Air Force photographer (SLIDESHOW)
AN ISLAND OF TRICKS AND TREATS: Sandestin inviting locals to ‘Get Spooked on Jolee Island’
DREDGING THE DEPTHS: Dredge work continues on Norriego Point as city faces a ‘no-win situation’
BE AFRAID! Halloween Happenings on the coast
From Wow Wednesday to trigger Thursday
Pinfish Classic set for Nov. 5
Trout time
Destin Marlins clip Lewis Falcons
TBS Comics walks on Destin Doormats
Funky Blues Shack mows down A&M Lawn Care
GATOR GOES UP AT THE RODEO: And another one may hit the docks Sunday
Last Emerald Coast Open House of 2011
Light up your home with energy efficient ideas and two free CFLs
Yard of the Month
COLUMN: Real Estate IRAs: A financial alternative
RON HART: Wall Street protesters don't know what they want, and they want it now!
Re/Max ranks highest in customer satisfaction in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates study
LEADER OF THE FLOCK: Mother Goose dies after almost 20 years at duck pond
‘FUTURE-ORIENTED’: New city manager sits down with The Log to reflect on past, challenges ahead
Halloween Hauntings 2011
FROM THE 'DEEP' END:Creature Feature — Tales from the Crypt
Kimo — a dog led the way to miracles
Kidz Net popular program at Immanuel
Your Weekly Guide to Fun October 15 - 22
POLICE BLOTTER: From 'I'm gonna kill you!' to 'I have pot in my purse,' all in one night
FIGHTING THE FLU: DES teachers encourage community to get protected
Walton library showcases collection of early weapons (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man sentenced for holding hostages, said he did it to prevent one from selling drugs
Obituaries 10-13
Sports free speech debate: Talk or trap?
LETTER: 82 years in America and Destin is the best!
As Destin company pitches fishery project, Okaloosa commissioners look to preserve most of old Island Golf Center land
Destin doctor sentenced to 30 years for illegally prescribing drugs
BEEP, BEEP! Longhorn runs over Wyle Coyote
First $10 million available to Northwest Florida for economic recovery from oil spill
RAINBOW CONNECTION: Show us your photos of rainbows over the Emerald Coast
Doc’s takes Royal Limo for a ride
LEAVING ITS POSTMARK: Old Destin Post Office reopens for tours after 60 years
City eases zoning, looks to simplify public records requests
The Hooters Fishing Report for Oct. 11, 2011
School board rejects pay increase, sticks with $32,000 salary
Lifeguard season enters its final weeks (SLIDESHOWS)
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Beach restoration and private vs. public property
LETTER: DON'T BE FLIGHTY — Butterflies and hummingbirds depend on us
LETTER: National Anthem should be sung before football games
'MILESTONE EVENT' FOR CITY BOARDWALK: CRA Board agrees to easement agreement (with RENDERINGS)
Flat, fast and fun
SLOW GO, BUT STILL GOING: Rodeo rallies as anglers and captains brave ‘bumpy’ seas
Chipley chops Seahawks for district win
Rackz locks down Free Agents
A DOG’S DREAM TO REALITY: Volunteers expect park to take shape by end of the month (PHOTOS and MAP)
Community Happenings 10-12
Community Meetings 10-12
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Weird, award-winning Texas State Fair foods
Concerns over Norriego Point stabilzation still exist after special meeting (LIVEBLOG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Drug task force surprises Destin man on his birthday (MUG)
COLUMN: Two paths to protect our beaches: Steel and concrete or renourishment
OBITUARY: Celebrated World War II veteran, author dies in Destin
ANGLERS AT ARMS: Reef association to target invasive lionfish in Destin workshop
Obituaries 10-10
Officials set to discuss Destin-based ecotourism company's plans for former Island Golf Center land (MAP)
MOUNDS OF CHOICES: New self-serve yogurt shop opens doors in Destin
LETTER: Mother knows best when it comes to nature and Destin's beaches
ON THE AUCTION BLOCK: National Auction Group brings ‘bargains’ to Panama City buyers, investors
Local Golfers Raise Over $9,500 for Shelter House – Domestic Violence Center
Porsche Club of America cruises for critters at 6th Annual Charity Car Show
POLICE BLOTTER: A Walmart cash grab and 'furtive movements'
STARSTRUCK: Barbara Reilly reflects on journey from silver screen to Destin
COLUMN: As for media credibility, who really knows?
Hundreds of triathletes brave wind at this year's Destin Triathlon (SLIDESHOW)
Motorists should expect lane closures with U.S. 98 resurfacing on Okaloosa Island set to begin next week
STARSTRUCK: Barbara Reilly reflects on journey from silver screen to Destin
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Eulogies for Baby J's, the gulf's newest fishing reef
BOTE, SweetWater team up to benefit wildlife refuge
DMS BETA GOES PINK: Students honor survivors and raise awareness of breast cancer
Gigantic grouper to mini mingo — rodeo weighs them all
A&M Lawn Care buzzes Chris Rothrock Carpentry
Beta the alpha dog as Lee GMC stalls
SCHOOL OF FISH: Sparks family plays hooky for ‘family tradition' (with RODEO RAP)
MOUNDS OF CHOICES: New self-serve yogurt shop opens doors in Destin
Homeless crime on the rise in Destin
COLUMN: The most important question in all of real estate
ECAR: Destin sees big gains in August market
REAL ESTATE BRIEF 10-8
Okaloosa sheriff praises work of new Mortgage Fraud Task Force
Destiny Worship ‘engaged’ in community
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Live in joyful expectation
Faith Briefs 10-8
Halloween Hauntings
Your Weekly Guide to Fun October 8 - 15
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-8
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
Community Happenings 10-8
Community Meetings 10-8
Health News 10-8
SAVE THE DATE: Candidates scramble as municipal elections set for Jan. 31
Rollover backs up traffic along Hwy. 98 (PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for Oct. 4, 2011
MLB TBD? Peering into the crystal baseball
COLUMN: Destin beachfront property rights fight isn't over
RON HART: The U.N.washed masses descend on New York City
'WALL-TO-WALL PEOPLE': Seafood fest pulls in 51,000 people (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman chants police are 'mean,' gets herself arrested for obstruction
Obituaries 10-6
Emerald Coast completes record-breaking summer with August figures
Former Freeport firefighter says in lawsuit he was fired over unionization efforts
Region's congressmen sign on to RESTORE Act to give local cities control over BP money (DOCUMENTS)
THE SEAFOOD STRATEGY: Don't wait till next year ... revitalizing Destin one fest at a time
COLUMN: Destin beachfront property rights fight isn't over
SWIM FOR HIM: Santa Rosa Beach resident plans 10-mile trek in gulf for charity
NOT HIS FIRST RODEO: ‘It gets in your blood’: Art Fortner has 55 rodeos under his belt
Shelter House Presents Women and Money Investing Workshop
Panama City, FWB are the 'Energizer bunnies' of local economy, analyst says
BEACH AS A CLASSROOM: Elementary students help collect specimens on the beach (SLIDESHOW)
Fish, fans and fun — Anglers brave rough seas to pull in prize catches (PHOTOS)
‘This was her day’ — Gulf Breeze woman lands first fish with an assist from ‘Catfish’
RUNNING OF THE FISHHEADS — Skinner takes first in revived Rodeo Run
NOT HIS FIRST RODEO: ‘It gets in your blood’: Art Fortner has 55 rodeos under his belt
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Commenters on The Log’s Facebook page offered this post mortem of the Seafood Festival
COLUMN: Sticking with your roots
POLL: Readers slam council health care plan
POLICE BLOTTER: 'Highly intoxicated' man arrested while at Build-A-Bear
Community Happenings 10-5
Community Meetings 10-5
WHAT'S COOKIN'? National Pizza Month
'A BUMPER CROP': Moon jellies continue to wash ashore (SLIDESHOW)
PUSHING THE 'LIKE' BUTTON: City embraces social media, while others ban popular networking sites
City leaders debate streamlining public records requests, address Norriego Point concerns (LIVEBLOG)
DRIVING ON FUMES? City looks at possibility of more costly, but greener natural gas vehicles
POLICE BLOTTER: Defrauding the inkeeper and the case of the missing purse
NO DAY OF REST: After first fish and first shark, Day 2 sees some holy mackerel (PHOTOS)
Former Destin mayor pitches 'Project Pill' in Crestview
POLICE BLOTTER: Homeless man invokes '5th Amendment right' to threaten woman in Community Center parking lot
LETTER: Our unnatural state and the flawed argument of beach restoration critics
Northwest Florida officials watch closely to see where BP fine money ends up
MARY READY: The last word on previous pontifications
Fish market, career counseling among area's new businesses
COLUMN: All this talk about helping the homeless is just that
Free admission, new layout prove popular at the Destin Seafood Festival (SLIDESHOW)
RON HART: Solyndra: It's not easy bein' green
FIRST FISH! 'Catfish' guides Gulf Breeze woman to Rodeo opener bragging rights (PHOTOS)
MINI-MARLINS: Elementary students help DMS cheerleaders spark school spirit (PHOTOS)
FISH FEST: Your weekend event planner for the Seafood Fest and Rodeo (with RODEO RAP LIVEBLOG)
RON HART: Solyndra, “the future of green energy”
POLICE BLOTTER: Crestview attorney, three Destin residents charged in fraud and bribery scheme
Your Weekly Guide to Fun October 1-18
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-1
Army veterans swap war stories at 40-year reunion
BATTLE FOR THE BEACH: Destin looks to move forward, but the legal fight goes on
Destin ‘D’ does it — Marlins shut Rams down
Hook’em and hang’em at the rodeo
Local ladies band together for Fishin' Chix
Davidson Panthers spike Lady Marlins
Destin triathlon set for Oct. 8
FROM CONTROVERSY TO CONSERVATION: AJ’s owner sinks Baby J’s for artificial reef off of Destin’s shores (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Palms Plus: Landscaping experts open Destin nursery
New York dancers bring hip hop tribute to Niceville
An Evening of Art raises money for Cancer Services
Zumba for a cause
Community Happenings 10-1
Community Meetings 10-1
Health News 10-1
THE CARPENTER'S SHOP: Citizens of Destin blessing to community
Shuffle and rock at First Presbyterian
October is Clergy Appreciation Month
Faith Briefs 10-1
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
Union files grievance over teacher pay; school district declares impasse
‘BOARD CUTTING’: Destin officially welcomes Lowe’s to the community
COLUMN: State parks— A jewel in our backyards
BIG NEWSMAKER: Realtor Cindy Cole points to ‘huge positives in the market’
'I didn't know him, but I know he's a hero': Balloons released one year after airman's death (SLIDESHOWS, VIDEO)
In sports world, there can be no ‘nation’ building
Obituaries 9-29
COLUMN: Rodeo, Seafood Fest keeps history and heritage alive
EDC session focuses on tourism: International travel is a market that remains untapped, one speaker says
LETTER: Destin needs to clean up its act after trash debacle
Thunder Beach rally returns to Panama City (PHOTOS, SCHEDULE)
DOUBLE TAKE: In sports world, there can be no ‘nation’ building
LETTER: Animals deserve better at the big top (PHOTOS)
A tale of two turtle lights: Regulators, business owners try to balance public safety with turtle safety
‘Good’ Times Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Griffin joins Collective Soul’s Ed Roland to rock seafood festival as Southern Gentlemen
Okaloosa pushes back school start date for next year (CALENDAR)
POLICE BLOTTER: Two arrested on drug sale charges in Hooters parking lot (with MUGS)
Silver Real Estate flattens Destin Flooring
DOES A BODY GOOD: Okaloosa to get dairy vending machines for two schools
Doc’s Softball Softies refuse to spare FWB Bowl
The Hooters Fishing Report for Sept. 27, 2011
A&M Lawn Care cracks Rackz
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man caught mid-robbery
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Favorite memories of rodeo weighmaster Bruce Cheves
As dredging looms on the point, city blocks boat parking
Community Meetings 9-28
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Homeless man arrested in vet clinic burglary after letting dogs loose
HARBOR STEALING SPREE? Tackle, a wooden snapper, and even benches have been swiped, but captain suspects it’s an inside job
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Soups on!
'JEWEL OF A PROPERTY': Island mini golf to close at month's end
Destin's Hope Clinic offers care for uninsured workers: More donations, doctors needed to keep up with demand
LETTER: Trash ordinance repeal silences the majority
Paranormal experience or resourceful raccoon? A true story in Santa Rosa Beach (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Leave nature alone and save our sugary white beaches
DANCE TRANCE: New fitness class hip-hops into Destin
HOOKED ON HISTORY: UWF student leaves her mark at the Destin History and Fishing Museum
Meeting to address importance of tourism on the Emerald Coast
MIXED: South Walton sea turtle nesting season 'spot on' while Okaloosa's suffers
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after injuring ex-girlfriend's buttocks
Foreclosed properties account for many sales along the Emerald Coast
'KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE:' From monkeys to astronauts, NASA expert gives DMS students a glance into space
COLUMN: A punctilious punctuator’s pet peeves
GHOST SHIPS: Officials say abandoned boats are ongoing problem with no easy solution (SLIDESHOW)
MR. OCTOBER: Destin fish fans pick their favorite moment in the storied life of weighmaster Bruce Cheves
Jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli kicks off Sinfonia Season
'YACHTING LIFESTYLE': Great Southern Yacht Company opens doors, hopes to sail through ‘flat’ economy
‘HERITAGE ON THE HARBOR:’ Young artist captures old Destin with Seafood Festival poster
POWERFUL POLLINATORS: Butterflies are back in town for their annual migration (PHOTOS)
Judge recommends denial of Okaloosa Island beach restoration permit
NORRIEGO NOW: City slogs through permitting process, faces a lose-lose situation
On your mark, get set, win! — Destin boys finish first, girls second (PHOTOS)
Council looks to reduce paper trail by going digital
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: “Lens on Litter” photo contest sparks trash talk
THE OCTOBER EFFECT: Region gets revved up for Hog rally and a flurry of festivals
HARBOR STEALING SPREE? Tackle, a wooden snapper, and even benches have been swiped, but captain suspects it’s an inside job
Pryor Pirates sink Marlins (PHOTOS)
‘A RACE TO THE DOCKS’ Trophy is here; all that’s needed is a first fish
Lowe’s opens doors in Destin, plans board cutting, in lieu of ribbon cutting
Sandestin announces Habitrot for Humanity (with COURSE MAP)
Fall Home and Garden Expo Saturday
Florida’s home, condo sales and median prices higher in August 2011
Realtors and builders paint their hearts out
KAYAK vs. SHARK: Louisiana resident reels in 7.5-foot shark from kayak during Destin vacation (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun September 24 - October 1
WAYPOINTS: Be enthusiastic about your faith
Christian business association looks back on first year
Faith Briefs 9-24
Celebrity Server Luncheon scheduled in October
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-24
Community Meetings 9-24
Health News 9-24
RAINING FISH: Anglers and captains brave “sideways rain” for the big bite (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
RON HART: Weiner dogged: Democrats’ pit bull bites
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man breaks into home armed with kitchen knife (MUG)
Obituaries 9-22
WOODPECKING WONDER: Does the Lord God bird still exist?
Carjacking suspect arrested at Electric Cowboy after 81-year-old man is battered
UPDATE: Portion of Silver Sands reopens after early morning bomb scare (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Sheriff vs. Destin: Wait till they get the bill
Realignment dominos fall, for better or worse
THE ART OF CITY HALL: Planner’s ‘enhanced photography’ part of Library exhibit
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman attacks boyfriend when asked to turn TV volume up
HIGH SIGN FOR LOWE'S: Home improvement store set to open doors Friday
BP offers Post-Tropical Storm Lee operational update for Northwest Florida
Crab Island Shootout ready to rock and roll this weekend (PHOTOS)
SETTING SAILS: Two boats, two sailfish stories (PHOTOS)
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DMS DANCE? Destin Middle Schoolers shake it for cheerleaders
The Hooters Fishing Report for Sept. 20, 2011
Local Pyramid Players bring ‘Castaway Island’ to stage
Fire destroys car in One Water Place parking garage
Liza Jackson Lions scratch Lady Marlins
Yogurt Slingers hit Mother Lode
Is there a fish hatchery in Okaloosa Island's future? (DOCUMENTS)
A LOG MYSTERY: Giant log appears on the beach by remnants of Crystal Beach Pier (PHOTOS)
Rackz nails down win over Chirs Rothrock Carpentry in OT
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
POLL RESULTS: Readers size up the summer season
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: YMCA financial woes and the Whaling Wall turns 10
Clemenza’s shorts Longhorn Steakhouse
THE OCTOBER EFFECT: Region gets revved up for Hog rally and a flurry of festivals
Obituaries 9-20
Crab Island Shootout ready to rock and roll this weekend (PHOTOS)
From golf CEO to guitar front man: The Mulligans tee off at Fisher House fundraiser gala
STARS SHINE IN DESTIN: Stargazing group pulls out telescopes for Destin event
Community Meetings 9-21
UNDER THE BIGTOP: Circus comes to town
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Perfect foods for snack time
'Leading by example': Don Geatz Florida's next Senate president (SLIDESHOW)
REPEALED! City votes 5-2 to take out trash collection ordinance (LIVEBLOG)
IN THE BUFF AT THE BEACH: Columnist explores the naked history of Seagrove Beach
Bulldogs hold on for win over Tigers
THE AJ’S DECADE: Destin icon looking to celebrate its tenth year hosting Destin Fishing Rodeo (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Lakeshore Drive hazard develops after Mid-Bay ramp opens
A GIFT YOUTOPIA: For years, store has been a part of 'revitalization of old Destin'
Obituaries 9-19
THE AJ’S DECADE: Destin icon looking to celebrate its tenth year hosting Destin Fishing Rodeo (PHOTOS)
YMCA hanging on despite financial woes
Okaloosa school officials continue drive to cut costs as they hire contractor to examine bus routes
Senate candidate: Federal regs ‘hurting our family fishermen’
Crab Island Shootout set for Sept. 24
THE FEST TEST: Seafood Festival locks down ‘Power Partners’ as they scramble to rechristen harborwide event
MARY READY: Don’t spend my money to watch shrimp walk
Gaetz's designation ceremony as 2013 Senate president to have local flavor
CBU Cares: From dream homes to children in need, CBU Realtors strive to provide
Bama club ready to roll
THE FEST TEST: Seafood Festival locks down ‘Power Partners’ as they scramble to rechristen harborwide event
30-year mortgage falls to 4.12 percent, record low
Gag grouper season reopens for two months
Reps. Coley, Gaetz tout legislative successes at chamber lunch
Realtors and builders take a gamble on fundraiser
Emerald Coast Open House set for Sept. 18
Obama speech addresses housing
ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc. offers market insights to Panama City consumers
Destin Marlins fall short
Lawn Care locks up Free Agents
Silver Real Estate takes Lee GMC for a ride
GREEN DAY - Captain is living the “American Spirit” dream as Rodeo’s chairman
WEATHERED WONDER WALL: At age 10, Whaling Wall shows signs of age, but it has ‘more years to come’
Niceville welcomes Corbian the Dinosaur
Your Weekly Guide to Fun September 17 - 24
WONDERFUL THINGS: A brief theology of all things
Destin medical clinic gives patients ‘hope’
Farewell concert moves inside
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-17
Community Happenings 9-17
Community Meetings 9-17
Health News 9-17
Residents object to Gulf Power rate hike
SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING HOOK: Calling all Destin ladies for a local chapter of Fishin’ Chix
'A HUGE ISSUE': Task forces look to reduce homelessness in Okaloosa County
RON HART: Help wanted for black and white America
Gulfarium marine park gets new management, new direction (SLIDESHOW)
BINGO IS BACK: Senior coordinator brings game of chance, prizes and full slate of events to Destin
LETTER: Why only crosses at Destin church for 9-11 memorial?
Inspirational speaker and author to present at monthly meeting
Advocate for abused and neglected children
While prices fluctuate, home sales are up along Emerald Coast for August (DOCUMENTS)
UPDATE: Ethics commission dismisses Sansom's complaint against Meggs
BREAKING NEWS: Armed bank robbery suspect on the loose in Destin (PHOTOS)
Former fire official gets over $45,000 in ethics commission ruling
Dance or dine the night away in Destin to fight autism
DOUBLE TAKE: Tennis isn’t so serene for Serena
Destin woman shares secret recipe for attracting hummingbirds (PHOTO)
Former radio host Zo Rowley dies
Three bandana-clad men are wanted for Niceville robbery
WC offers hunter safety course in Okaloosa County
Obituaries 9-14
A WISH GRANTED: Destin man who saw the flag go up at Iwo Jima honors his grandfather
FROM LUMPS TO BUMPS — Lady Marlins look to bounce back and put the V in volleyball
DIGGING OUT AFTER LEE: City hopes to complete dredging by Oct. 1 (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
POLICE BLOTTER: Teen reportedly escapes from Destin police station as deputies make a bulge bust
Harbor Docks decks RE/MAX
PICTURE IMPERFECT: Trashy photo contest aims to publicize problem wit litter (SLIDESHOW)
A&M Lawn Care wrecks Rackz
COLUMN: Parents’ help adds up in building math skills
The Hooters Fishing Report for Sept. 13, 2011
LETTER: The show goes on thanks to our community spirit (PHOTOS)
Destin Dolphin scoreboard
City council healthcare perq may get axed
Bulldogs win Battle of the Bay; Tigers next on list
SW's Asbury home, resting after suffering lacerated liver
Latest scam: 'Sounds too good to be true?'
COLUMN: ATVs and dunes don’t mix in Destin park (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 9-14
Community Meetings 9-14
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Not your everyday sandwiches
SHELL SHOCKED: Refuge stays busy with graffitied turtles, birds blown off course (PHOTOS)
Okaloosa County to hold final budget hearing (DOCUMENT)
SHELL SHOCKED: Refuge stays busy with graffitied turtles, birds blown off course (PHOTOS)
READY, REELING AND ABLE: Captains gearing up for grouper (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
From finances to firearms, marathon meeting runs the gamut
PICTURE PERFECT: Spectacular sunrise wins Destin Area Summer Photo Contest (PHOTOS)
Coast Guard searches for missing FWB boater
Group hopes to develop Marine Life Center on Okaloosa Island
School district, teachers union wrangle over pay
COLUMN: Memories come flooding back from America’s historic events
After city match, total tops $55,000 for dog park
Fire damages condo while renters attend beach wedding (SLIDESHOW)
Destin Marlins split on the trail (PHOTOS)
Local insurance agency announces “Pens for Prostate Cancer” contest
'A CALL TO RESPOND': Destin man had office space in World Trade Center
Sept. 11: Through the eyes of a child
TALL TASK — Destin Marlins scratch Panthers in double OT
HOOK ‘EM AND THREAD ‘EM: From feathers to road kill, Panhandle Flyfishers use everything to tie flies (PHOTOS)
HIDDEN HISTORY: Fort Benning Rest Camp one of the earliest establishments in the sleepy fishing village
City candidates left hanging like a chad: With election uncertainty, campaign trails might trek through the holidays
MIRACLE MESSAGE: Get bitter — or get better
Where was God on 9/11?
Ben Stein to speak at Gulf Power conference in October
Community Happenings 9-10
Community Meetings 9-10
Health News 9-10
Re/Max ranks highest in customer satisfaction in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates study
Florida Realtors issues international profile
Your Weekly Guide to Fun September 10 - 17
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-10
Waste Management to resume trash billing temporarily
SHIFTING SAND AND SHIFTING FISH? Military men bring in 1,000 pounds of fish but did Lee steal the bite (PHOTOS)
Poppy's Dancin' Iguana shuts down; second HarborWalk restaurant to close this week
RON HART: A nation at its best: My 9-11 story
REAL ESTATE BRIEF 9-10
Cynthia Roberson guest speaker at Coldwell Banker sales rally
Luncheon/fashion show to raise funds for outreach ministries
Angel Food Ministries suspends distribution
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center opens new exhibitions
NFSO Symphony season announced
POLICE BLOTTER: Alabama man charged with child abuse in Destin
GOSPEL CONCERT
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT: Active Destinites rank best jogging routes in town
COLUMN: Ten years on, still tallying the toll of 9/11
Lucky Snapper restaurant closes after almost 20 years on Destin Harbor
Nostra-double: Super Bowl predictions
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Jin Jin 98 brings variety, value to Miramar Beach
Destin pedestrian dies from injuries after Aug. wreck
Rodeo Run resurrected
Ten years later, Destin Assembly of God creates a powerful memorial to lives lost in 9/11
‘A HARD ROAD AHEAD:’ Councilman looks back and forward as he is honored for 20-plus years of service to Destin
City leaders debate everything from easements and sand to dog parks and trash collection (LIVEBLOG)
POLICE BLOTTER: A stolen golf cart and a Waffle House disturbance
EDITORIAL: The sheriff and the dog parks
COOL AND DRY: Tropical Storm Lee gives way to beautiful weather (SLIDESHOWS, VIDEOS)
NO LEE WAY: Tropical storm chokes navigation channel, remakes Norriego Point, and takes a bite out of the beach (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Ten years later, Destin Assembly of God creates a powerful memorial to lives lost in 9/11
Emerald Coast Chiropractic cracks out a win
Nashville Predators Ice Girls in Walton County
FALL FLAIR: Log faith editor to unveil book as Destin UMW hosts third annual arts and crafts fair
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Sheriff Larry Ashley comment on dog parks sparks online chatter
LETTER: Making the case for an organized Labor Day
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tropical Storm Lee dominated the tweets from Destin
Golf Patriot Day extended at Sandestin
The Hooters Fishing Report for Sept. 6, 2011
Force Fed chokes down two wins
EDITORIAL: The sheriff and the dog parks
Community Meetings 9-7
WHAT'S COOKIN'? It’s National Mushroom Month
DOG PARK UPDATE: Almost $30,000 raised so far; plans offer sneak peek (with MAP)
Destin Chamber's PUTToberfest on tap
LETTER: Don’t let Congress spend our oil spill compensation
MOTORISTS BEWARE: Cars stranded in Lee's floodwaters on Hwy. 98 in Destin
COLUMN: Lamenting the loss of love for our national language
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Destin, Sheriff's Office (DOCUMENTS)
BIG MONEY UP FOR GRABS — Rodeo hopes to ‘ride the wave’
POLICE BLOTTER: Home remodeler charged with jewelry heists in Destin (MUG)
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
PLANK AND POST: Local teen takes photography fad from the Emerald Coast to Niagara Falls
Region on tropcial storm watch as Walton closes beaches
Destin developer finalizes Uptown Station sale
A LEGACY LIFESTYLE: Living the Sandestin life makes for a banner year — any year
A WASHOUT IN THE WORKS? Summer’s last bash may be a wet one, but locals are celebrating a ‘stronger than ever’ tourism season
DESTIN FEVER: Marlins kick off school year with pep rally
Destin goes gator
MERMAID MASTERPIECE: Local woodcarver saws and grinds a life-sized mermaid to life
Free Agents collect on Local Yocals
Special teams spark Spartans for win over Marlins
POLICE BLOTTER: Home remodeler charged with jewelry heists in Destin (MUG)
Destin on the defensive after sheriff speaks out
City sweetens terms in city manager contract (CONTRACT PROPOSAL)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun September 3 - 10
San Gelato Café continues wine tasting as monthly event
Northwest Florida Symphony Guild hosts concerto competition for youth
Celebrate Sarah K’s anniversary with free lunch
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-3
Community Happenings 9-3
Community Meetings 9-3
Health News 9-3
FROM THE 'DEEP' END: The hook in the Book
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Faith Briefs 9-3
‘A YACHTSMAN’S PARADISE’: Nautico on the harbor showcases the Destin ‘lifestyle’ at its best
LOCAL'S VIEW: Is Fort Walton Beach a ‘trailer park with a beach'?
Randy Wise Homes invites ‘treetop’ living with walkout basement home
City leaders one step closer to repealing trash billing ordinance; Hines and Williges push for referendum
Labor Day: Businesses hope for big finish to tourist season; storm could have a say
IT'S MOON-UMENTAL: Gulf storm may turn the tide as jellyfish hordes invade Emerald Coast waters (PHOTOS)
YOUR LABOR DAY PARTY PLANNER: Music, fireworks, fun fill holiday weekend
Tropical system may become a rainmaker for Destin as it churns up gulf (UPDATE)
2011 GAG FISHING SEASON - Reminder to recreational fishermen
Obituaries 9-1
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after evading police in high-speed chase (MUG)
5K Fitness Challenge ready to roll
‘A GENTLE ART’: Destin MMA hosts Rener Gracie jiu-jitsu seminars
RON HART: Stumbling while ‘pivoting to jobs’
Coast Guard releases report on boat that forced cancellation of fireworks show (SLIDESHOWS)
Celebrate Labor Day with a Key Lime Cake
CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF: First F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter soars over Destin (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
'GETTING OUR PRIORITIES RIGHT': Sheriff Ashley says more funds are needed for law enforcement
Marlins go cross country (PHOTOS)
City leaders vote to move forward with repeal proceedings, second reading scheduled (LIVEBLOG)
THE SOUND OF MUSICK: Hayley is Destined to Shine after winning American Idol-style contest at HarborWalk (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: The sum of all snapper — Regulator rocket science sells snapper short
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Fishing pier tops Walton County’s wish list sparks online chatter
Is Destin housing market ‘recession proof’? — Forbes says so, but local real estate analysts say not so fast
DESTIN DOLPHIN SCOREBOARD
The Hooters Fishing Report for Aug. 30, 2011
Big plays stifle South Walton Seahawks
Bay front home with obscenity used to be a ‘thriving residence’
Local restaurant gives away free food in honor of Labor Day
Community Meetings 8-31
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Quick and easy ravioli dinners
Recipe contest helps revive family mealtimes
Community bands together to support struggling YMCA
Gulf Power sends crews to help with Irene outages
Destin woman set to star in local TV show about the area
Destin diver bags invasive Lionfish, puts him in the fridge
Two taken by helicopter after motorcycle crash
SO, YOU WANNA BE A CITY COUNCILMAN: Here are some questions to ask yourself
New fire commissioner ready to ‘jump right in’
Obituaries 8-29
Is the boardwalk gaining ‘momentum’ or is this the latest delay?
COLUMN: A happy birthday column — At least it’s not an obituary
Cleaning and framing: Destin businesses relocate
City amends CRA bylaws in response to committee’s mass resignation
MOVING ON UP: Kirkland’s celebrate new location with grand opening
POLICE BLOTTER: Walmart beer theft and a water geyser at Hurricane Lanes
‘A STRONG VOICE’ Better data collection tops Dana’s list on Gulf Council
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Locals and tourists reflect on summer tourism season
Sandestin couple reflects on storm that left them homeless almost six years ago
ON THE WINDS OF KATRINA: From a ‘war zone’ to Destin, hurricane victims tell the story of triumph from tragedy
UPDATED: Public Service Commission OKs interim rate hike for Gulf Power
LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: The real estate ride ain’t over yet
Project Beer: Company considering Walton County brewery sites
Florida Realtor Magazine wins top awards
SCOOTIN’ IN STYLE: ScootCar gives locals a tourist’s view of Destin (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Death penalty? The ‘U’ awaits a verdict
The healing touch
WRITES OF PASSAGE: ‘No one has greater love than this’
The Carpenter's Shop: Lead children to listen to the voice of God
Witness assembly focuses on God’s name
Faith Briefs 8-27
Death penalty? The ‘U’ awaits a verdict
Your Weekly Guide to Fun August 27 - September 3
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-27
Community Meetings 8-27
Thriller “Mindgame” auditions
Health News 8-27
POLICE BLOTTER: A bar fight outside of O'Quig's and a headlock in a taxi
RON HART: Bin Laden revisited: Taking a peek inside the Hello Kitty diary
COLUMN: Is Fort Walton Beach a ‘trailer park with a beach’?
Project Beer: Company considering Walton County brewery sites
GATOR GUY: ‘We snatched him and he started pulling like crazy’ (PHOTOS)
HEY BATTER, BATTER! Sports center receives grant to attract baseball tournaments
POLICE BLOTTER: A 'good sex' injury and condo rage
Obituaries 8-25
'GOOD LOOKING BOATS AND BEAUTIFUL WOMEN': Destin heats up as Boating Magazine shoots their swimsuit calendar (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO)
Shoreline Destin is Men’s Church champion
Walton County to continue to seek funds to widen U.S. 331
Former Temple University dean, Destin resident convicted in $3 million fraud scheme
POLL: Readers split on Destin PD
Obituaries 8-24
‘Animal’ artist needs help after accident involving 800 pounds of wood
WILLING AND READY — Seahawks take field against Vernon on Friday (PHOTOS)
Destin's new city manager is the latest executive to leave financially-strapped city (with LINKS BEYOND)
POWER SURGE? PSC grants Gulf Power 4 percent rate hike
The Hooters Fishing Report for Aug. 23, 2011
LETTER: Combining property taxes and garbage bill was OK by me
COLUMN: Economy 101 — Taught by the ‘Chair Guys’
STILL GOING — Sandestin Triathlon draws young and old to 25th annual race
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT: Your fishing forecast for the week ahead
TRASHED: City scrambles as citizens put ordinance on ice
‘TOP CHOICE:’ City leaders tap Maryann Ustick as next city manager
Community Meetings 8-24
Miller and Owens inducted into Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame
City leaders choose new city manager, discuss FY2012 budget (LIVEBLOG)
‘STUCK IN THE SAND’: City leaders hold off on Norriego Point stabilization plan, ask for more testing/data
THERE AND BACK AGAIN: How Frodo was found by Destin dog lovers (COLUMN and PHOTOS)
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Sliders — small and tasty
SUMMER OF SUCCESS: Destin lifeguards wrap up a winning season of competitions
MAN v. FOOD in DESTIN: Fort Walton Beach man claims victory against 3.2-pound Jetty Giant burger
COLUMN: The divorce room and other strange customs
'I'm just trying to ride in peace': Questions arise over motorized bicycles
Tropical Storm Irene gains strength in Caribbean as it eyes Florida (with TRACKING MAP)
POLICE BLOTTER: Public urination at a restaurant and a habitual traffic offender
End Zone Apparel specializes in gridiron garb
UPDATE: Record-breaking 800 people compete in Sandestin Triathlon (SLIDESHOWS, WINNERS)
Ben Stein to speak at Gulf Power conference in October
21-year-old woman arrested for cutting boyfriend with knife
BACK TO THE BOOKS: Students and teachers get ready for the first day of school Monday (PHOTOS)
Red snapper catch limit raised to four; gag grouper season shortened to two months
MAN v. FOOD in DESTIN: Fort Walton Beach man claims victory against 3.2-pound Jetty Giant burger
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists — and locals — say the darndest things
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Good Morning America passes over Destin in favor of Sleeping Bear Dunes
THE KING’S REFLECTION: How an undercover sting led Ron Adams to a life as an Elvis impersonator
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE: Local photographer lands Destin in National Geographic
POLICE BLOTTER: Ohio teen arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a "Jesus bracelet" and brawling brothers
OCSO arrest Kentucky fugitive in Destin (MUG)
Destin wins middle school scrimmage
AN EVEN TRADE? Destin contractor proposes Silver Shells purchase, swap beachfront parcel for city-owned right-of-way
Yard of the Month at Eglin awarded to Log reporter
Emerald Coast Open House Aug. 21
Yard of the Month
EarthCents programs popular with Gulf Power customers
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in July 2011
GATOR GAL — ‘I hit it with the bang stick right in the kill spot’ (PHOTOS)
‘One fishing village helping another village learn to fish’
Mission Love Seeds partners with Generous Heart Ministry to build school
Christian Music Fest begins Aug. 26
Author to speak at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church
Destin’s saxman now ‘The Voice’
Your Weekly Guide to Fun August 20 - 27
Harbor Docks Charities to host annual auction
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-20
Community Meetings 8-20
Six candidates now vie for fire board vacancy
'Where the people who made this area met': Yacht Club turns 60 (SLIDESHOW)
FISH FLASH: Variety is the spice of the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS and FISHING FORECAST))
Aggies look to jump ship, join the SEC
LETTER: Fine the trash freeloaders and put this deal to a vote
RON HART: The era of entitlement isn’t over
Divided Okaloosa commission reauthorizes fees for beach restoration
FROM EAST TO WEST: Destin resident pens memoir of his life in Egypt to The States
Department of Agriculture says Gulf seafood is safe
Sleeping Bear Dunes dusts Destin as GMA's 'Most Beautiful Place in America' (VIDEO)
Sansom files ethics complaint against prosecutor
Destin man charged with battery, animal cruelty after allegedly spraying neighbor and neighbor's dog with chemicals (MUG)
SOUND THE ALARM: Firehouse Subs arrives in Destin
POLICE BLOTTER: One dispute ends in the water, the other ends with a trespassing warrant
‘OVERCOMING GROWING PAINS’: Destin Marlins young, inexperienced but full of fight — PHOTOS
Santa Rosa Beach Community Church downs D-Unit
The Hooters Fishing Report for Aug. 16, 2011
LETTER: Fish tales of yesteryear
COLUMN: Benny and ‘The Beast’ — An economic allegory
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
IT’S TACOS Y’ALL: New taco kiosk mixes Tex Mex flavors with a little southern flair
CITIZENS SPEAK: Discounts in jeopardy as 1,500 residents sign petition to repeal trash ordinance
Community Meetings 8-17
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Pasta salads good choice for summer meal
City leaders presented with trash petition signatures, debate public speaking procedures (LIVEBLOG)
Destin lifeguards make good showing in competition
Report blames T-6 crashes on low altitude (SLIDESHOW, DOCUMENTS)
As boat burned below, Destin resident captures action with camera (PHOTOS)
Department of Agriculture says Gulf seafood is safe
UPDATE: 21-year-old in serious condition after balcony fall
EDITORIAL: A secret kept for nine years
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin couple battered by a homeless man while another man is sucker punched at Lower Alabama Lounge
PULLING A FAST ONE: Tubing, wakeboarding and wake surfing the latest fun things to do on a boat locally
Destin lifeguards make good showing in competition
‘PART OF OUR FAMILY:’ Kidz Korner boasts quality over quantity with pediatric occupational therapy
Roadwork to begin on Hwy. 98 Monday
IN TRANSIT: City to host county transportation workshop Aug. 16
MARY READY: Chrislam: The case against religious harmony
Red snapper are back … but will that mean more fishing? (SLIDESHOW)
FOOTPRINTS IN HISTORY: Destin woman discovers link to famous Antarctic explorer
Fire district ‘very close’ to balanced budget
Over 100 powerboats show-off in this year's Emerald Coast Poker Run (SLIDESHOW)
LETTER: Disappearing places in Destin are gone but not forgotten
Destin Man Destroys Fishing Boat with Molatav Cocktail
Deckhand charged with torching boat behind Marbella; firefighter injured (UPDATED with REPORT and PHOTOS)
FOOTPRINTS IN HISTORY: Destin woman discovers link to famous Antarctic explorer
Shelter House Presents Youth Economic Strategies Workshop
SLAM IT: Inshore anglers get tips on landing the trio (with Interactive Fishing Guide)
‘We are going to be OK:’ Finance director says city should be spared by credit downgrade
RON HART: Washington: Blame no one. Do something!
LETTER: Scrap the reality show and keep Destin family friendly
DESTIN’S WHITE HOUSE: From concrete block house to ultra-modern beach rental
Things to know before renting an apartment or house
THE 'DOWNRIGHT EVIL' OF D.C.: Rep. Steve Southerland bemoans Washington ways at Chamber lunch
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman arrested after lying naked in hotel hallway
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in 2Q 2011
Escape to Northwest Florida sets new standards in the rental business
Ed Waugh wins Aurora Award
Online poll trashes Waste Management deal
New approach to an old tradition
WAYPOINTS: A visit to Biblical lands
From prosecutor, to prisoner to preacher
Faith Briefs 8-13
Your Weekly Guide to Fun August 13 - 20
Destin History and Fishing Museum breaks records
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Destin
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-13
Community Happenings 8-13
Community Meetings 8-13
Health News 8-13
BREAKING NEWS: Man falls from third-floor balcony of Sandpiper Cove in Destin
Gulf of Mexico red snapper quota increases
‘Trigger man’ and ‘getting a head’ (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
The Hooters Fishing Report for Aug. 9, 2011
Do high-tech prosthetics give a leg up?
POP PRINCESS: Destin youth debuts music video online (VIDEO)
Watch GMA's and Emeril Lagasse's profile of Destin — and then vote! (VIDEO LINK)
A BODY OF WORK: From paper to people, tattoo artist finds inspiration in Destin
POLICE BLOTTER: Trespassing — and a bowel movement — at Clement Taylor Park
POLICE BLOTTER: Teen tries to steal three shirts, found with $60 cash
BOAT WEEK IS BACK! Ready to Poker Run?
COLUMN: A sheriff’s office response to a political opponent
Henderson Beach State Park gets “poor” water quality rating from health department
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
Paddle with Hollywood actor Ingo Rademacher and YOLO Board
Ammo, spent grenades found in Destin home
GEEKIEST FISHING VILLAGE: Engineers, tech gurus and scientists boost Destin area to Forbes Top 20
LETTER: Destin and the snob factor
Local financial advisers say investors shouldn't cash out
UPDATED Appeals court reverses Thornton's convictions (RULING)
LETTER: A Poor’s choice— Where were they?
Destin Assembly, Crusaders play hardball softball (PHOTOS)
The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the FPRA to host board intallation
POLICE BLOTTER: A fist fight and an alleged diaper bag stash
LETTER: Destin and the snob factor
Swing for the Arts
TURTLE TV: Henderson Beach Inn to capture critical moment in sea turtles’ lives (with LIVESTREAM)
Tin Cup Classic
TRAGEDY HITS HOME: Though they operate in the shadows, SEALs have left their mark on Destin (PHOTOS)
SIGN SQUATTING?: Motor home camping out near city’s welcome sign
Community Happenings 8-10
Community Meetings 8-10
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Brunch for a lazy summer day
Watercolor Tennis Charity Round Robin
'OBVIOUSLY WE CAN'T FLY EMPTY PLANES': Vision to cut 9 of 15 destinations for fall/winter seasons
NO CHOP STOP: Anglers use squid, lures and biceps to haul in the big ones in rough waters (PHOTOS)
THE FACES OF THE FALLEN: Soldier who died in crash remembered as heroes
COLUMN: Cleaning up the garbage issue
"Good Morning America" puts Destin in the top ten, but will it be No. 1?
Destin Amateur Two Ball Championship
Tourists get creative, 'Grouchy' with June grass (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 8-8
Sales tax holiday scheduled for next weekend (DOCUMENT)
OPENING THE DOOR: DMS welcomes new assistant principal
LETTER: Regional stereotypes don't make tourists feel welcome
POLICE BLOTTER: Walmart bans woman in Destin; Tiger fan swipes $6 sticker
SANDWICH SUMMIT: Lenny’s to host discovery day for potential owners
FLOUNDERING AROUND: Panhandle flatfish seem made to fit a plate
WORDS OF LIFE: Destin Philosophical Society honors Destin woman struggling with cancer
COLUMN: No shortage of big gators as hunting season begins
LAUNCHING NEW LESSONS: DES science teacher attends Space Academy
Destin Assembly of God dismantles Village
City manager search narrowed down to six candidates (WITH RESUMES)
COLUMN: The tale of the white lie church cake
AG opinion fails to take out trash debate
BEATING THE HEAT: How do workers stay cool under the scorching sun?
A NEW FOUNDATION — When it comes to the Fishing Rodeo’s new barge, ‘it’s a monster’ says weighmaster Bruce Cheves
Basketball Camp
Air Commando Gateway announces second annual charitable golf tournament
DESTIN SHORE? Local night scene may star in reality TV series
One Stop Shop: FWB chamber, homebuilders and Realtors team up for trade show
Another gas option making its way to Destin
SHORT SALE SUCCESS: Rodney Elkins says short sales are a great alternative to foreclosure
The St. Joe Company announces a strategic alliance with Beach Properties of Florida
City shelves PD proposal as proponent says he may run for city council
WONDERFUL THINGS: It’s hard to be humble
Villages celebrate Nutrition Month
A Greek Orthodox charismatic?
Faith Briefs 8-6
San Gelato Café to host first wine tasting
A farewell to summer
Your Weekly Guide to Fun August 6 - 13
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-6
Community Happenings 8-6
Health News 8-6
Community Meetings 8-6
MY, OH, MAHI! There’s a whole lot of ‘fun in the sun’ on the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
IN MEMORIAM: Bob Walters, a touchstone to the city’s past
Destin psychologist suspended after allegations of sexual activity with a patient
RON HART: Our debt debacle: Politicians extend and pretend
TWIRLING TO THE TOP: Baton twirling teens bring home top spots (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 8-4
X GAMES: Action-packed or extremely annoying?
Cinco Bayou to stick with Sheriff's Office, turns down cheaper offer from FWB
COLUMN: So which way is it sheriff?
Sheriff's office makes arrest connected to stolen luxury cars, investivation continues (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Chasing the Destin dream and finding myself
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for August 3, 2011
‘ALMOST THERE:’ Fire commissioners continue to battle budget shortfall
SIGNS OF PROTEST: City removes protest signs from right-of-ways
Flagler bound — Soccer is in her blood
Lane restrictions expected in Destin Wednesday
The Hooters Fishing Report for Aug. 2, 2011
D-Unit takes down Village
Community Meetings 8-3
Ruptured pipe diverts traffic Saturday night
Obituaries 8-2
Officials want to highlight Panhandle shipwrecks
POLICE BLOTTER: An intoxicated tresspass at Nightown and a lip balm thief at Maui Nix
One Stop Shop: FWB chamber, home builders and Realtors team up for trade show
DAYS OF PETITIONS PAST: In the wake of Destin’s latest petition, city leaders reflect on those that came before
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for August 3, 2011
'JACK IS BACK: It took some traveling, but there’s plenty of amberjack action
EDITORIAL: Destin's battle of the brands
LETTER: Stop the geographic discrimination
WHAT'S COOKIN'? It’s National Peach Month
CRA Board works to improve easement agreement, city leaders debate Destin PD (LIVEBLOG)
Guns and Hoses Fashion Revue fundraiser
Obituaries 8-1
Stars come out for Sandestin Music Festival: Second annual event set for Aug. 12-13
Plane has hard landing at Destin airport Sunday
Explore the unseen beauty of the Emerald Coast through scuba diving (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man allegedly tells deputies he found white powder behind toilet, gave it a try
WHAT'S IN A NAME? Just ask locals Doris Day, Tom Cruise or John E. Cash
COLUMN: Vice, virtue, chocolate, and marshmallows
Rockin’ and rollin’ with the king
POLICE BLOTTER: Man allegedly breaks into restaurant steals alcohol and T-shirt (MUG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man allegedly tells deputies he found white powder behind toilet, gave it a try
COLUMN: He who hesitates is lost with Vision Airlines
Blue meets Pink for the win — Parker pulls in winning fish in Fishin’ Chix tournament (PHOTOS)
WOMEN WITH WINGS: Aviators in Destin mark 100 years in women’s flight history
FLY GIRL: Log reporter earns her wings during celebration of female aviation history
Setting sail on the SS Enterprise
North Florida Bulls to play in Elite World Series.
A&M Lawn Care mows down G.M.B.
'IT'S A MOVEMENT': Citizens rally around Destin woman to condemn TSA 'humiliation and harassment'
CONCH REEF RISES: County's newest artificial reef deployed off Destin (PHOTOS)
‘I KNOW IT CAN BE DONE:’ Destin resident to pitch Destin PD proposal to city leaders
COLUMN: When it comes to the boardwalk, ease your mind, property owners
New substation to make electricity even more reliable for customers in Destin
June real estate sales soar
Florida’s existing condo sales, median price up in June 2011
WCEDA and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative host Rural Enterprise Zone training workshop
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
FROM THE 'DEEP' END: Getting anchored
RELIGIOUS SCHEDULE
Faith Briefs 7-30
Calling all Okaloosa County teachers
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation announces Blue Dog event
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 30 - Aug. 6
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-30
Destin Library to modify Friday and Saturday hours
POLICE BLOTTER: Domestic dispute on the docks ends in the water, arrest for cocaine
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Two local takes on the debt debate
LOBSTER TALE: Local fishermen bag a big catch armed with gloves and a tickle stick (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
COLUMN: The fish and the bugs are biting
CHANGING TIRES: Local Big 10 will be replaced by Pep Boys over the next year
DMS principal soars aboard Eglin fighter jet
‘THE PUBLIC IS CONCERNED:’ Fire board fails to appoint new commissioner, wary of public perception
RON HART: Murdochudrama: A media witch hunt
COLUMN: Living in Destin: The open city
COLUMN: Living in Destin: The open city
Destin Middle moves beyond ‘Droopy drawers:’ School will tighten up rules on free dress Fridays
Waste Management plans expansion
With deadlines on the horizon, CRA Board pushes forward with proposed boardwalk project
Tropical Storm Don forms in Gulf; track shows it's headed to southeastern Texas
MAYOR'S MESSAGE: With park, Destin becomes a top dog destination
As the storms roll in, the cameras come out (PHOTOS)
In or out? Judging the steroid era
‘MAJOR PROJECT’: Utility flags add color along Hwy. 98 but may be a signal of a six-laned future
Learn to Cook on a Budget with Shelter House and Kitchenique
Destiny Worship edges Methodist
COLUMN: Boat mooring is no problem at the point
NASCAR pastor revs up race crowd, YouTube with invocation before Destin vacation (VIDEO)
Immanuel Braves put the fear of God into Destin United Methodist
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
Destin Atwitter: Tourists say the darndest things. Here is some of the later Destin-centric chatter on Twitter.
LETTER: Stop the geographic discrimination
COLUMN: The privatization of public higher education?
EDITORIAL: Flying the unfriendly skies and the Americans for Dignity Rally on Okaloosa Island
‘TRYING EVERYTHING WE CAN:’ YMCA actively looking for ways to keep Destin aquatic center open and viable
POLICE BLOTTER: Deputies say man flushed drugs down toilet of Destin hotel (MUG)
A ‘BROTHER’S’ BIRTHDAY: Freeing concentration camp victims and crashing Hitler’s car, Roy Gates’ story helped inspire ‘Band of Brothers’
The Hooters Fishing Report for July 26, 2011
Free Agents shackle Ship’s Chandler
Sandestin Music festival set for Aug. 12, 13
TALE OF THE TEETH: Missing dentures turn up on sea urchin during dive (PHOTO)
RESOLUTION CONFUSION: ‘Crown Jewel’ and ‘Luckiest Fishing Village’ collide after ‘communication errors’
Obituaries 7-26
DOGS AND CAT 3s: NWFSC will allow pets to shelter at campus during hurricanes (DOCUMENT)
COLUMN: Boat mooring is no problem at the point
Mixing it up on the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: You don't need something the size of a yacht to have fun on the water
POLICE BLOTTER: Man says his cousin poked him in the cheek, threatened him
Obituaries 7-25
Fine art at Avantgarde: Visual and aural arts combine as famed artist Aaaron Whitehouse comes to salon for a good cause
MARY READY: The terrorism of Westboro Baptist Church
SUMMER SAFETY: Hydration essential to a safe day in the sun
FLYING HIGH: Boomer Aviation a fixture on local beaches (VIDEO, SLIDESHOW)
Okaloosa County TDC to open new welcome center at Harborwalk
Sun, surf and SCREAMS! From the SkyFlyer to the Cyclone, Destin is the place for thrill seekers (PHOTOS)
WILD KINGDOM — Destin Edition (PHOTOS)
'NOT GOING TO GIVE UP': Destin YMCA gets reprieve; bank suspends effort to collect debt for the time being
Sun, surf and SCREAMS! From the SkyFlyer to the Cyclone, Destin is the place for thrill seekers (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Subtle difference between tax increases, spending cuts
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here is what people have to say about Destin via social media
Rain couldn't stop Big Mac attack (PHOTOS)
TALE OF THE TEETH: Missing dentures turn up on sea urchin during dive (PHOTO)
GIVING BACK TO NATURE: Building an oyster reef requires plenty of volunteer manpower (PHOTOS)
‘IN FOR THE LONG HAUL’ Destin resident heads up group aiming to have trash ordinance repealed (with POLL)
FROM GUTS TO GROWTH: Miller’s Ale House will spring from the remnants of O’Charley’s
“One Stop Real Estate Shop” Trade Show set for Aug. 11
‘We have hit the bottom’
HOOTIN’ AND CRAWLIN’: Animal ambassadors raise awareness at Henderson Beach (PHOTOS)
NBI Properties, Inc. expands with launch of residential properties division
June existing-home sales slip on contract cancellations, but prices stabilize
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Live gratefully and charitably under God’s mercy
Holy Mackerel Kids’ Camp has full sessions
Grace for Destin
Tight credit continues to shut buyers out
CHILDREN'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 23 - 30
HPCC announces opening of Civil War Exhibits Building
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-23
Community Happenings 7-23
Community Meetings 7-23
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman tells deputies she was protecting herself like a 'country girl'
WHAT SNAPPER? Kings and things fill up the racks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
PAWING AHEAD: Destin’s first dog park may open as early as October
Okaloosa budget proposal eliminates 39 positions
Investigators work to identify suspect in sexual assault in Seagrove (UPDATE)
RON HART: No child left — to the left
COLUMN: My brush with football and fishing greatness
Obituaries 7-21
PRINTING PURITY: Former Destinite selling unique T-shirts to change the world
'A RECOVERY MODE': Okaloosa, Walton homes sales exceed last year's
Classroom transport causes traffic delays in Destin (PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: SWAT team surrounds Destin home after suspects flee from stolen car (with PHOTOS)
VOICE OF REASON: DMS student shoots music video on bullying in Atlanta
Destiny Worship disassembles Destin Assembly of God
VOICE OF REASON: DMS student shoots music video on bullying in Atlanta
Men’s Fall Softball League starts Aug. 18
COLUMN: Join a survivor in the race against cancer
LETTER: A Destin resident makes a case against Fox News
DOUBLE TAKE: The legend or the Saint? Take your pick
POLICE BLOTTER: Man sits on Community Center lawn while sprinklers go off, arrested on trespass charges
The Hooters Fishing Report for July 19, 2011
‘A RECIPE FOR DISASTER’? City leaders agree to address boat parking on eroded Norriego Point
LETTER: As goes Garcon, so goes the Mid Bay Bridge
The grass is greener for Ships Chandler as they whack A&M Lawn Care
NEW POLL ONLINE: Log readers offer a pointed response
Panel looks to outside sources for Norriego Point funding
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
One Pitch tournament set Aug. 19
Just for Kicks
Flag Football kicks back up
Adult Coed Fall Softball League
DOT cancels bridge inspection to accomodate traffic
Community Happenings 7-20
Community Meetings 7-20
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Fire up the grill
Droopy drawers will become a no-no at Destin schools (DOCUMENTS)
Destin woman to headline local protest rally against TSA search procedures
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE: Snapper season ends, but there is plenty of fish in the sea — and on the boards (PHOTOS)
THE POWER OF PETITION? Resident moves to put trash deal on the ballot (LIVEBLOG)
James Campbell opts not to seek re-election to commission seat
THE GOLF CART RULES OF THE ROAD: Sheriff’s Office, vehicle renters push for knowledge, safety
LETTER: Would it be too much for Destin to recycle?
Destin man arrested for grand theft (MUG)
COLUMN: Rude boaters don't realize what they're doing
PRAYERS ANSWERED: Emerald Coast gets soaked (FORECAST)
MADE IN THE SHADES: Sunglasses can be about style, substance or both (SLIDESHOW)
The tourists are biting: Charter fishing up since last year's oil spill
Fire board presses on to fill seat, holds steady on millage rate
POLICE BLOTTER: 83-year-old arrested for punching wife's elbow
COLUMN: Rude boaters don't realize what they're doing
A SEA TRIAL AND SCAVENGER HUNT: Legendary Marine partners with Four Winns Boats and Cox Media for event
Stan Kirkland of the FWC warns the invasive lionfish is spreading
PADDLEBOARD PERPS: Destin resident ‘sick’ after two YOLO boards stolen from backyard
TDC proposes second welcome center in Destin
COLUMN: A punctilious punctuator’s pet peeves
LETTER: Don’t get caught up in snare of Internet porn
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
After great season, captains heartbroken about snapper shutdown
A HARRY SITUATION: Potter fans Rave as final movie debuts (PHOTOS)
‘PET PEEVE:’ Council looks at ways to make Destin more aesthetically appealing
BACON TO THE RESCUE: Australian lifeguard celeb patrols Destin’s beaches (VIDEO)
'A MESSAGE OF LOVE': Westboro counter-protesters turn out in droves (SLIDESHOWS, VIDEO)
‘NOT YOUR TYPICAL BEAUTY QUEEN:’ From the arms of Wayne Newton to Destin, former Miss USA reflects on her journey (VIDEO)
‘My walk and adventure’
ECAR open house July 17
Gulf Power asks for base rate adjustment
Yard of the Month
Joe Oder joins Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Floral Design Studies course offered
Boost your business and become a star: Attend 2011 Florida Realtors Convention
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge named finalist in Toyota 100 Cars for Good program
THE CARPENTER SHOP: Life is like riding a bicycle
BackPack2School sets goal of 1,400
Amy Grant in concert at the Emerald Coast Convention Center
Destin actors to appear in 'Big River'
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 16 - 23
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-16
SNAPPERSAURUS: Big red and a Dallas Cowboy top a busy day at the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Cabin cruisers — a comfortable and stylish way to get around in local waters
First F-35 arrives at Eglin Air Force Base (SLIDESHOW)
RON HART: Is the sky falling or the debt ceiling crumbling?
'SINS OF A WICKED NATION': Westboro Baptist plans protest at Teutenbergs' memorial service (UPDATED)
Destin spring breaker’s death caused by ‘multiple drug intoxication’
'WE HAVE TO LOOK AT THE HORIZON': Peter Bos says the future is far brighter than the past
Obituaries 7-14
A Texas-sized tragedy: Fan falls to death
BACON TO THE RESCUE: Australian lifeguard celeb patrols Destin’s beaches (VIDEO)
Destin's Cohen drains hole-in-one at DeBolt Classic
'THEY CAME ANYWAY TO REMEMBER': Team remembers a ‘commander’ on the soccer field (PHOTOS)
PIPE DREAM REALITY: Bay Point Invitational sees big money, big fish (SLIDESHOW)
‘CREATING CHAOS’? Councilman says beach restoration ruling important, but barriers still exist
Raining fish — A little downpour doesn’t dampen the spirits
‘UNCHARTED TERRITORY:’ Michigan community reaches out after deputy almost drowns in Destin
‘REALLY LIMITED’: Fort Walton Beach, Walton County cannot provide law enforcement services to Destin
COLUMN: When headlines become personal: After tragic plane crash, Log reporter remembers a model mother and beautiful boy
COLUMN: Save our beaches — from no trespassing signs
Plane wreckage removed from crash site, investigation continues (PHOTOS)
McFishing for a good cause: Big Mac Shoot Out on tap for this weekend
'WE HAVE TO LOOK AT THE HORIZON': Peter Bos says the future is far brighter than the past
Community Happenings 7-13
Phase II fazed by A&M as Cain drains more threes
The Hooters Fishing Report for July 12, 2011
Recipes fit for — a Muggle? Even if you are not a wizard in the kitchen, you’ll still appreciate ‘Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook’
COLUMN: When headlines become personal: After tragic plane crash, Log reporter remembers a model mother and beautiful boy
Community Meetings 7-13
COLUMN: Save our beaches — from no trespassing signs
Memorial planned: 'We want to celebrate all the children's lives' (SLIDESHOW)
Recipes fit for — a Muggle?
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge named finalist in Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program
David Rauschkolb to be honored at HarborWalk Village July 14
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Cool and refreshing drinks for summer
FILL IN THE BLANK ON FACEBOOK
Details emerge on tragedy; NTSB investigating
TWIST AND SPOUT: Squall spawns waterspouts, lightning strikes — and a close call (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
AN UNLIKELY COMBO: Dancing dad shares athletic talents with soccer-playing son (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
THEN THERE WERE FOUR: Commissioner Kim Brown resigns from fire commission
DETOURS AHEAD: Regatta Bay to see temporary road closures
POLICE BLOTTER: Phishing and vacuuming thievery
COLUMN: Snapper fishing great right now
LETTER: Stop the trash takeover and put it to a vote, Destin
LETTERS: Bury beach restoration; let nature take its course
ROWING THE STREETS: New type of land paddleboard turns a few heads
THE SCIENCE OF SUNSETS: The Destin how-to guide on watching the sun settle (PHOTOS)
The New Edition of The Beachcomber is Now Online!
Plane crashes en route to Destin; 7 confirmed dead
COLUMN: It’s the silent majority all over again
LETTER: After accident, a call to action
New book visits old Destin
BREAKING NEWS: Two swimmers rescued from East Pass, hospitalized
Late-night BBQ starts house fire, causes $50,000 in damages
What to pack for the beach depends on if you're a local or a visitor (SLIDESHOW)
Log lauded with state awards
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Tourists say the darndest things
Atlanta-based Lefty Williams Band returns to Destin
BOARDWALK BARRIERS? Mentioned by city officials as possible roadblocks, landowners say they support the idea — with conditions
AN ‘INSHORE’ THING: Daniel Pike juggles three boats, t-shirt business
BLUE WATER DREAMS: Offshore big game action marks Panhandle summers
G.M.B. sinks The Ships Chandler
Back Pew Crew moves to the front over Shoreline FWB
40 properties in 40 days
Is your Realtor ‘normal’? A 2011 look by the numbers
Real estate briefs
Kerry McNulty named top sales agent for 2nd Quarter 2011
CHILDREN'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES
WAYPOINTS: The power of one
Faith Briefs 7-9
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 9 - 16
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-9
Community Meetings 7-9
Health News 7-9
FINAL COUNTDOWN: Locals savor past and present of 30-year space program (PHOTOS)
ROWING THE STREETS: New type of land paddleboard turns a few heads
‘A TOUGH YEAR’ Fire district looks to save money as property taxes continue to decrease
RON HART: Bin Laden lives on through the TSA
THE DIVINE DANCE: Joyce Ward gives glory to God in business and performance (PHOTOS)
‘IT’S DEVASTATING’: Destin YMCA set to shut doors July 31 (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Squabble over gas pump results in man's arrest for battery
Okaloosa County employees get 3 percent raise
RAISING CAIN: Big numbers for a little guy
Obituaries 7-7
LOCKED OUT: Big dollar dispute shuts down NBA
Meet the new cheerleading champs
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT for June 6, 2011
Destin Realtor joins the crowd to replace Hughes as tax collector (DOCUMENTS)
‘GIVING UP ITS RIGHTS’ Concerns still linger over potential harbor boardwalk, easements
Obituaries 7-6
FINDING YOUR WEDDED BLISS: When it comes to saying ‘I Do,’ don’t settle, say area wedding planners
PEOPLE MOVER: City leaders discuss ways to keep traffic flowing, slowing along Hwy. 98 corridor
DOUBLE DROWNINGS? Destin responders pull two men from water in separate incidents
WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Destin beekeepers go legit, start marketing local honey (SLIDESHOW)
City leaders move forward with proposed boardwalk, talk lighting, Waste Management (LIVEBLOG)
Panhandle TDC officials 'very pleased' with surging bed tax numbers (DOCUMENT)
SPLASH OF PATRIOTISM: Crab Island was the place to be Fourth of July weekend
23,000 people flood harbor over July 4th holiday (PHOTOS)
LESSONS FROM THE WRECKAGE: Tragic death a potent reminder about simple rules of the road for bikers and motorists (COLUMN)
Community Happenings 7-6
Community Meetings 7-6
WHAT'S COOKIN'? It’s National Blueberry Month
SURF’S UP! Ride On Surf School offers summer camps for aspiring surfers (PHOTOS)
AN ALL-AMERICAN MAN: Former mayor, boat captain and Vietnam vet lives the Destin dream
COLUMN: Knowing how to drink could save your life
'IT LOOKED LIKE A HUGE FIREWORKS SHOW': Condemned mobile home goes up in flames (PHOTOS)
AN ALL-AMERICAN MAN: Former mayor, boat captain and Vietnam vet lives the Destin dream
TAKING THE PLUNGE: Couple wed at Big Kahuna's (SLIDESHOW)
PROGRESS POINT: City leaders, community reflect on landmark moments in Destin history
How the ‘World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’ was born
Searching for the perfect sunset: We need your help
Bicyclist killed in South Walton wreck
DESTIN ON WHEELS: Local promotes city through personalized photo license plates (PHOTOS)
MUSIC FOR THE STARS AND STRIPES: Local minister leads second annual patriotic musical
VISION UPDATE: Flight to Knoxville lands after declaring emergency; carrier to offer flights to Bahamas
Bare Escentuals debuts at Silver Sands Factory Stores
LETTER: Questions abound as FWB ponders a law enforcement contract with Destin
FINDING YOUR WEDDED BLISS: When it comes to saying ‘I Do,’ don’t settle, say area wedding planners
COLUMN: It’s July, have you checked your Death Clock yet?
ODE TO THE USS OZARK: A reader submitted poem for the WWII giant
Bataan Death March survivor to speak at Camping on the Gulf
Destin Little League teams in tournament play
A&M Lawn Care pillages The Ships Chandler
RED CRED: Big bait lures big fish when it comes to snagging smart snapper
Kings over snapper make for a full boat (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
UPPER CRUST: Destin’s new eatery is ‘pizza connoisseurs catering to pizza connoisseurs’
‘MOVE-IN READY’
NEW POLL ONLINE: Readers have their say on city's vision
ECAR: Condo sales jump in May
COLUMN: Not all the fraud comes from Wall Street
Have a blast this Fourth
Summer activities for children
‘The Lord visited me in a mighty, mighty way’
HELPNG HANDS: Destin residents in Tuscaloosa
COLUMN: Should Christians buy gold
Faith Briefs 7-2
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 2 - 9
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-2
Community Happenings 7-2
Community Meetings 7-2
Health News 7-2
'THE RETURN': Lodgings, businesses expect a booming Fourth of July weekend
'MAJOR VICTORY' or 'PRELIMINARY RULING'? Administrative judge gives green light to Destin beach renourishment
20-pound sea turtle recuperating after washing ashore
POLICE BLOTTER: A threatening poke and a shattered cell phone
RON HART: Drama Queens: New York goes all out
POWER SHIFT?: NHL contemplates realignment
City matches funds for proposed dog park
LETTER: Navare and Destin a study in contrasts
FISH FLASH: Taking the bull by the hook (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS and FISHING REPORT)
Don Gaetz to be next Florida Senate president
‘Memories that will last a lifetime:’ Celebrating the 4th of July at Seaside is an area tradition (with EVENT LISTINGS)
Santa Rosa Beach Community knocks off Back Pew Crew
A&M Lawn Care mows down Fudpucker’s
THE PIER PLUNGE: Lifeguards-in-training take a leap of faith (PHOTOS)
EDITORIAL: The problem with owning 'Emerald Coast'?
81-year-old Depends wearer speaks out: 'I'm doing it to help that woman'
RED, WHITE AND BOOM: Tips for a safe and fun Independence Day
Scammers stealing cash from potential Destin vacationers
RED, WHITE AND BOOM: Tips for a safe and fun Independence Day
‘CITIZENS ARE NOT HAPPY:’ Talks of filing a petition, subsequent referendum floating around Destin
SO LONG, SAVANNAH: Vision to cancel flights to five cities
Kisela learning on the run as Walton County's new administrator
A SERVING OF LEARNING: Local chef offers cooking and serving class for youngsters (PHOTOS)
'A GOOD FISH': Destin anglers make good showing in Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (PHOTOS)
One win in first round of district play
The Hooters Fishing Report for June 28, 2011
Hinton hits hole-in-one
Gallander tapped as acting city manager after Kisela departure
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things. Here are some of the latest Destin-focused Tweets on Twitter.
Have a blast this Fourth in Destin — and beyond
‘A LIFESTYLE PREVIEW’: John Paul Somers has a ‘passion’ for selling exclusive waterfront property
COLUMN: Destin’s dysfunction: Council shows America’s problem
Community Happenings 6-29
Community Meetings 6-29
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Picnic — American style
City leaders talk harbor boardwalk, expand vision on transportation, quality of life (LIVEBLOG)
'WE STRUCK A NERVE': Media clamoring to tell Destin woman's story (PHOTO)
MEETING IN PROGRESS: Find out what's happening right now!
EDITORIAL: Okaloosa's wedlock deadlock: It's time to stop meddling in marriage
Obituaries 6-27
Fire damages home on Indian Trail
SKIMMING OFF THE TOP: They skim through the waves with the greatest of ease
LETTERS: Something stinks in Destin and it’s not just garbage.
Big fish, big crowds but namesake missing from Blue Marlin Classic (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Motorist tells deputy bad foot is to blame for failed sobriety test
Famished fish makes for fun fishing
Destin woman files complaint after elderly mother asked to remove adult diaper during TSA search
‘A VERY VULNERABLE TIME’: Blue ribbon panel appointed, set to discuss protecting Norriego Point
Existing home sales decline in May with market constraints, temporary conditions
Quiet first day at Blue Marlin Classic
Today's Boutique and its owners celebrate their 30th anniversaries this year
THE WOMAN AT THE HELM: Meet Capt. Pam of the Emerald Dancer (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Sleep tight and don’t let the humans bite
Little League teams swing into action this weekend
Free Agents lock up Fudpucker’s
THE LAST MAN OFF THE OZARK: What today is a bustling reef for all sorts of fish, was once a World War II giant (PHOTOS)
THE FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN
RON HART: Golf Summit: Par for the presidential course
SWORD FIGHT — Nine swordfish landed at the 3rd Annual Destin Swordfish Shootout
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in May 2011
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
Rooms To Go opens
Summer activities for children
Your Weekly Guide to Fun June 25 -July 2
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 6-25
Patriots, pictures and prizes
Community Happenings 6-25
Community Meetings 6-25
Health News 6-25
Former Log reporter marries
The houses that love builds
FROM THE 'DEEP' END: Check your baggage
Open Bible a sign of hope
Faith Briefs 6-25
Freeport's only overnight accommodation celebrates opening
Beach Group launches website
‘THE RIGHT THING TO DO’: Councilman Jim Bagby applies for tax collector job
Stairs collapse at The Back Porch; one person injured
DESTIN’S BIGGEST LOSERS: Nine locals drop 553.5 pounds in weight loss challenge (PHOTOS)
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Whale's Tail offers good food, good views
A FOND FAREWELL: Community, colleagues reflect on 7 1/2 years of 'Gregisms,' good times (PHOTOS)
DESTIN’S BIGGEST LOSERS: Nine locals drop 553.5 pounds in weight loss challenge (PHOTOS)
Okaloosa Island restaurant returning to normal after being trashed by irate man (ARREST REPORT)
COLUMN: Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
SUMMER HEATS UP: Temperatures and beach attendance on the rise
Big bounty on the Bounty Hunter (with PHOTO)
The Hooters Fishing Report for June 21, 2011
‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH:’ Residents tell city leaders to keep Waste Management separate from their property tax
'UNFAIR TO THE BRIDE TO BE': Okaloosa County takes no action to limit beach weddings at Destin beachfront park
Destin All Stars shine in tournament play
‘THE TIME IS RIGHT:’ Harbor boardwalk moving closer to reality
Crusaders take Village
Santa Rosa Beach Community takes down Village
‘THE TIME IS RIGHT:’ Harbor boardwalk moving closer to reality
LETTER: Hart matters: Columnist is my kind of writer
COLUMN: As hurricane season begins, batten down your wallets
GET FIRED UP: DMS Cheerleaders hold clinic at the Destin Community Center
Catching the limit (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
BURGER TIME AT SANDESTIN: From hurricane tracker Jim Cantore to Destin Mayor Sam Seevers, local celebs’ burger creations are on the menu
Latin Salsa Festival set Saturday in FWB
The Ships Chandler sinks GMB
HAVING A BALL: Water walking spheres roll into Destin for summer kick-off
Girl Scout gives away free camp certificate
Community Happenings 6-22
Community Meetings 6-22
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Cold desserts for hot days
3rd Annual Independence Day Celebration and Bike Parade
Despite public outcry, city leaders move forward with special assessment collection method (LIVEBLOG)
Student visa program: Students paying $400 to live in mobile home infested with roaches
The Emerald Coast Blues Brothers keep it tight and right (VIDEO)
Attorney: State law allows FWB to contract police services with Destin, other municipalities
'PATIENTS ARE GOING TO BE TAKEN CARE OF': Local OB/GYN closes practice with little notice
LARRY ASHLEY: Sheriff's contract details: No more subsidizing
Obituaries 6-20
Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year
FISH TALES: Destin resident publishes autobiography and novel inspired by fishing
Okaloosa commissioners to discuss limits on beach weddings (DOCUMENT)
COUNTRY MIXED WITH A LITTLE ROCK: Local band signed to national booking agency in Nashville
Fire district receives grant, purchases carbon monoxide detectors
'GET OUT THERE AND GET EXCITED': Destin the destination for those angling for the big one (PHOTOS)
Crab Island: A getaway in your backyard (SLIDESHOW)
Redneck Olympics: It's simple, 'talk like hillbilly bear, stay outdoors and act like a fool' (SLIDESHOW)
MARLIN MANIA: Sandestin hosting premier tournament
These Destin hunters have gone hog wild over wild hogs (SLIDESHOW)
Councilman says legislature ‘crippling education,’ pre-files for 2012 school board race
City leaders to vote on trash tax, special assessment collection method
'THE THREAT TO THE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN REMOVED': Seagrove man charged with murder in 15-year-old girl's death
Father's Day options abound in Destin and South Walton
RON HART: E-Conning the Public—Bummer of Recovery
COLUMN: Give dad the gift of respect this Father’s Day
QUICK STICK - Kids swing into action at Lacrosse clinic
Burn ban issued for Okaloosa County
Destin resident disagrees with Sheriff Ashley, says Destin PD could form with reasonable costs
Lots of red snapper plus a bonus
Red snapper division added to North Light Challenge
‘A MONUMENTAL TASK:’ City leaders rejoice, cut ribbon on Mountain Drive project
Okaloosa County awaits judge's ruling on beach renourishment
Yard of the Month at Avalon Beach Estates
Designer Joey LaSalle joins Lovelace Interiors
Foreign buyers recognize value of home ownership in U.S.
7 home insurers ask for rate increase
CHILDREN'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Your Weekly Guide to Fun June 18 - 25
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 6-18
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Community Happenings 6-18
Community Meetings 6-18
Health News 6-18
Grace meets needs around the world
WRITES OF PASSAGE: Jesus is the gate to abundant life
Faith Briefs 6-17
Obituaries 6-17
85 teachers laid off in Okaloosa, most could be rehired
Sacred Heart pounds SOS Printing
License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend
FWB tables Sheriff's contract, now considers offering police services to Destin, Mary Esther, airport
‘WE HAVE BEEN VERY FRUGAL:’ City dives headfirst into preliminary FY2012 budget
Obituaries 6-15
The Hooters Fishing Report for June 15, 2011
Rediscover old-fashioned summer fun at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resorts’s Marina Beach Luau on Tuesdays
NBA FINALS: Miami can’t take the Heat
Learn the secrets of a firehouse kitchen
License-free saltwater fishing on Father's Day weekend
City agrees to step in, assist in duckweed dilemma
MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP: From June grass to jellyfish, not all beaches are created equal (PHOTOS)
Unique Sports slips by D.J. Shephard Painting
COLUMN: Baby turtles take enlightened path to survive
COLUMN: Louie, Louie— Lessons on living large
LETTER: Cut him off
LETTER: It’s time to vote them out
Learn the secrets of a firehouse kitchen
City presses on in city manager search
COWBOY UP — IT'S HAMMER TIME: Mechanical shark bucks and slings riders on the docks
Destin All Star teams in tournament play
FISH FLASH: Fat and red, a sign of the times (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 6-15
Community Meetings 6-15
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Quick casseroles for busy nights
Lisa and the E-Lusion perform at Concerts in the Park
City leaders preview preliminary budget, debate sheriff's contract (LIVEBLOG)
A POTENTIAL ‘DEAL BREAKER’? Residents miss trash tax break due to ‘incomplete information’
SHORE BET: A 12-year-old’s idea is paying off for family (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
City to cut the ribbon on Mountain Drive
Obituaries 6-13
LETTER: Snuff your cigs and keep your butts off the beach (with POLL)
Shelter House Presents Youth Economic Strategies Workshop
Local Domestic Violence Center Hosts Purses with a Purpose Fundraiser
Anglers ready to cross swords at tournament
POLICE BLOTTER: 15 year old arrested for swiping the car that had gas
THE GATOR WHISPERER: Meet Fud’s chief alligator handler
SHANE COMES BACK: Fort Walton Beach resident to premiere new show on Nat Geo Wild
FBI issues subpoena to former Sansom staffer (DOCUMENTS)
Fond farewell to a faithful friend
Red snapper tips and tricks
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: Chatter about floating sign and the best remedy for a jellyfish sting and
SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE? City leaders, boat captains look for ways to stabilize eroding Norriego Point (RENDERING and VIDEO)
‘AN EYE TOWARD RESULTS’: Coastal Auction Group tackles conventional real estate listings with an auctioneer's aggressiveness
Homes on parade for the 32nd year (with PARADE OF HOMES GUIDE)
Realtors fighting for affordable, accessible mortgages
Gulf power introduces new refrigerator-freezer recycling program
Florida Realtors takes part in Gov. Scott’s Canada trade mission
Realtors’ Environmental Award deadline looms
‘He was the John Wayne of TV westerns:’ Destin resident, former actress remembers the late James Arness, time on Gunsmoke (PHOTOS)
BOWFISHING: Aim low and hold on (PHOTOS)
Community Meetings 6-11
After the name became synonymous with nude dancing in Destin, Oasis reopens with a clean slate (PHOTOS)
Health News 6-11
Your Weekly Guide to Fun June 11 - 18
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 6-11
GHOST HUNTER RETURNS TO DESTIN HAUNT: Paranormal celeb brings ‘American Ghost Hunter’
CHILDREN'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Proclaiming the glory of God in song
THE CARPENTER SHOP: Destin a city of blessings
A dance of praise
Faith Briefs 6-11
Free 3-Day Youth and Money Workshop Offered
A BETTER BITE: Plenty of fish in the sea as captains unload huge hauls (with PHOTOS and FISHING REPORT)
A SHORTER SEASON: FWC locks in regulations on red snapper
‘At the mercy of God and the tides:’ Jellyfish expert says mauve stinger invasion could hit Destin beaches
Main Street business owners say zoning changes ‘stupid’
Obituaries 6-9
Happy Birthday Double Take
RON HART: Weiner Roast: The crux of the crotch shot
A KID IN A CANDY STORE: CandyMaker changes scenery while expanding operations into old Grazie restaurant
FLOATING SIGN: Problem or not? Most agencies say it's not their concern but FWC indicates sign may have to go
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Chris Hughes says he will retire June 30 (DOCUMENT)
PULLING THE TRIGGER AND ROCKING THE RED: Here's what's biting at the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
LOVE LOCKS: Destin girl donates 11 inches to disadvantaged kids (PHOTOS)
A KID IN A CANDY STORE: CandyMaker changes scenery while expanding operations into old Grazie restaurant
Trojans march on DestinDirect.com
Commission puts a cap on beach weddings at James Lee Park (DOCUMENT)
‘At the mercy of God and the tides:’ Jellyfish expert says mauve stinger invasion could hit Destin beaches
NEW POLL ONLINE: Readers weigh in on feral cats
COLUMN: It’s past time the regulators take a stand on snapper
DESTIN ATWITTER: Tourists say the darndest things
A SHOWHOUSE FOR THE ARTS: CAA Preview Party set for June 13 with tours beginning on June 15
The Hooters Fishing Report for June 7, 2011
Lacrosseing over — Quick Stick to bring Lacrosse clinic to Destin’s Morgan’s Sports Center
YOU’VE GOT MAIL: Destin residents practice the lost art of handwritten letters
Community Happenings 6-8
Community Meetings 6-8
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Salads for a summer day
Obituaries 6-7
JUSTICE FOR CHAMP: Man sentenced in abused horse case
City leaders debate sheriff's contract, say it's too expensive (LIVEBLOG)
PADDLE TO THE POINT: GUSU offering SUP board demos at Norriego Point (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
PULLING THE TRIGGER AND ROCKING THE RED: Here's what's biting at the docks (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Blaming it on brother
LIVEBLOG: CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN PROGRESS: Find out what's happening right now! (LIVEBLOG)
Destin in third as PCB named top beach in Florida by The Weather Channel
Destin visitor takes on oil through the eyes of a child
Remaining alligator hunting permits go on sale June 8
Councilman agrees to meet with Feline Friends
OH, MANATEE! Sea cows journey north every year to the Panhandle (PHOTOS)
LETTER: For shame: Destin restaurants should serve Destin seafood
Local student at the head of the class
POLICE BLOTTER: Stalking and a slapping at Electric Cowboy
Local student at the head of the class
PADDLE TO THE POINT: GUSU offering SUP board demos at Norriego Point ( PHOTOS andVIDEO)
Destin finishes first in Florida, but New York takes fishing town title
Arkansas vet remembers legendary vessel: 28 miles south of Destin and 330 feet down is relic of World War II, the U.S.S. Ozark
Red, White, and Blue Celebration
HarborWalk Village's July 4th 5-Day Extravaganza
COLUMN: Readers run the gamut from compliment to criticism
RON HART: The Porkulus Political Payback Project
Destin Dog Park volunteers announce fundraising schedule
OCSO to begin Teen Driver Challenge June 7
BEACOUP BLESSINGS: Event sets another record with 141 vessels (PHOTOS)
Paradise Islander
THE POWER OF THE PRESS
COLUMN: If you are underwater, don’t give up
Gulf Power seeks increase in base prices
NAR president responds to Today Show
Newman-Dailey opens new Hidden Dunes office
Home-price index at lowest point since 2006
Annual barbeque thanks employees
Scouts earn merit badges
Northwest Florida Abrakadoodle program highlighted as a model creative art program
WAYPOINTS: Constant companion, Luke taught about living life
Faith Briefs 6-4
Your Weekly Guide to Fun June 4 - 11
Emerald Gold at Concerts in the Park
Children’s summer activities
NWFSC hosts variety of events
Community Happenings 6-4
Community Meetings 6-4
Health News 6-4
DAY TWO — more on the snapper scene (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
With Destin seeing an 8.1 percent dip, appraiser says local property values may be 'bottoming out'
Residents tell environmental secretary, Okaloosa officials to stop beach restoration
Pygmy whale dies after beaching in Destin (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: In the summer, parents are the teachers
Trouble at home? Should MLB put brakes on collisions
ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY: City leaders continue to debate ‘what we want to be when we grow up’
POLICE BLOTTER: Underage drinkers and an alleged battery at McGuire's
‘DEAD RED’ — After all the anticipation, red snapper season opens with much fanfare (PHOTOS)
‘I couldn’t believe they said me:’ Destin resident crowned Miss Emerald Coast USA
SEC Meetings in Sandestin: League coaches weigh in on oversigning
Governor Scott signs law banning 'bath salts'
MONEY FOR MAGGIE: Charter fleet helps one of its own
Obituaries 6-1
HOOTERS FISHING REPORT – June 1
TWEETING OPENING DAY: There's a run on red as first snapper of the season rolls in (TWITTER FEED)
POLICE BLOTTER: Five teens arrested for stealing, crashing car
'WISH I WAS IN DESTIN:' Atlanta bars hosts Destin-inspired block party
LETTER: Shameful towing mars Memorial Day Weekend
SEC Meetings in Sandestin: League coaches weigh in on oversigning
FWB Bowl leaves SOS in the gutter
Marriott blocks Sandcastle Escapes
THE KING OF SPRING: Mac attack is a sign that summer is on the way (with INTERACTIVE FISHING GUIDE)
LETTER: Time to sink Silk: Log crossword is too tough
TOURNAMENT TIME: Destin Little League shines
LETTER: Remembering when the beach was all mine
HARD ROCK HERO: Hard Café Destin searches for a Destin superstar
'STRONG SHOWING': Memorial Day brings strong numbers, lots of promise to Destin (PHOTOS)
‘ALL GAVE SOME, BUT SOME GAVE ALL’: Ceremony remembers those who have fallen for freedom (PHOTOS)
Slippery and delicious: Emerald Coast hasn't lost its taste for raw oysters
EDITORIAL: Time for marriage counseling in beach battle
POLICE BLOTTER: Man pulls out pipe, smokes unknown substance while driving next to Sheriff's Office major
ECAS to host Gala for Autism
Community Happenings 6-1
Community Meetings 6-1
WHAT'S COOKIN'? June is National Seafood Month
MEMORIAL DAY FROM ABOVE: Pilot captures Crab Island party (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 5-31
With hurricane season on the horizon, local officials say get ready
BLOODY WEDNESDAY: Lots of red will hit the docks on June 1
For some, the Luckiest Village in the World is a good starting point for that lunker bass
Our churches unified vision is a true blessing
Man killed in Sunday morning wreck on Okaloosa Island
FROM FLAG DUTY TO PARTY PATROL: Destin firefighters remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice
Operation: Inspiration Concert Series is GO again for 2011
BACK TO THE BEACH: Tourists pack the beach as holiday weekend begins (PHOTOS)
Legendary boating on the Gulf Coast
'FRIENDS COOKING FOR FRIENDS:' AJ’s Club Bimini named Top 100 nightclub for seventh consecutive year
ANOTHER KIND OF MEMORIAL DAY: Ladies visit Destin for girls' trip
HOOKED ON BOATING: Destin tops list of locations to live and boat in the country
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PLANNER: Patriotism combines with music and fireworks
Events, tourists and good weather expected for Memorial Day weekend (SLIDESHOW)
Slow speed contributed to T-6 plane crash in Gulf last year
A buyer's market: Local home sales increase as prices plummet (DOCUMENTS)
Events, tourists and good weather expected for Memorial Day weekend (SLIDESHOW)
HOOKED ON BOATING: Destin tops list of locations to live and boat in the country
A NEW HERO IN TOWN: 92-year-old World War II vet went to great lengths for Old Glory
‘GOOD TIMES NEVER SEEMED SO GOOD:’ City councilman reunites with fellow Vietnam veterans
LETTER: Long may it wave
LETTER: Still time to get on board with 30-A Tram service
COLUMN: A first-time Grandma’s adventure in Babyland
RON HART: Did Arnold get a Raw Deal for his True Lies?
City leaders not interested in new overlay district in Bay Estates
Support the troops with Munch Bars
JAMMIN FOR BAMA: Fundraiser for Tuscaloosa
‘SELLING A LIFESTYLE’
April existing-home sales ease
Hurricane Basics 101
Floridians urged to take responsibility for hurricane preparedness
Gulf Power drills for hurricane season
Local real estate market continues its recovery
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. opens doors in Destin
WONDERFUL THINGS: Is God vain to demand our praise?
DESTIN'S WEEK OF BLESSINGS
Heritage to perform at Concerts in the Park
Big sword, small line, 6 mile chase, 11 hour fight (PHOTOS)
Audio Adrenaline’s Stuart and McGinniss launch Know Hope Collective
Billy Bowlegs to invade with fun and fanfare
FISH FLASH: Okies do OK on the fishing scene (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: Northwest Florida feels sting from Scott's budget vetoes
Is this Southwest Florida beach whiter than Destin? Dr. Beach says yes (PHOTOS)
Is Ray Lewis on to something, or just a buffoon?
The Primrose, Destin’s most famous fishing boat in need of repair
HOMEGROWN HEROES: HarborWalk welcomes back past heroes in summer-long ceremon (PHOTOS)y
A LICENSE TO THRILL: Tourists reminded of Destin each time they fire up their Beamers
Obituaries 5-26
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for punching, tearing down fence outside Nightown
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to open its doors May 26 (PHOTOS)
SUPERHEROES OF THE SERVICE INDUSTRY: In Destin, a friendship and the Waitress Patrol were born
Obituaries 5-25
POLICE BLOTTER: Man allegedly steals more than $1,000 from Honey Baked Ham cash register (MUG)
WHAT’S EATING CITY HALL? Building to receive facelift after water damage, termites found in walls (PHOTOS)
Destin Marlins on pace at state competition
'BUY US OUT!': Crab Trap owner blasts Okaloosa County over beach weddings
'SHE NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED': Franziska Schroff to serve 30 months for DUI manslaughter of Destin co-worker
GONE FISHIN’: More than 100 join weekend Kid’s Fishing Tournament in Grayton Beach (PHOTOS)
Allstate hits Mother Lode
‘THIS IS SUCH AN HONOR:’ Destin receives Community of Excellence award for oil response
POLICE BLOTTER: Man disagrees with manager getting tips, takes cash from register, deputies say
Marriott knocks off Beach Tech
A&M mows puts the fix on Fixture Exchange
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 24, 2011
FWB Bowl pins down Longhorn Steakhouse
Community Meetings 5-25
A roll call of Destin’s graduates
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK: How did locals enjoy their "Last Day" in Destin?
It’s do something or die trying time for fishermen
‘I won’t know what to do when the morning comes:’ DMS guidance counselor retires after 13 years
‘IT’S AGGRAVATING:’ Mountain drive project delayed after car ruins concrete crosswalk
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PLANNER: Across the Emerald Coast, patriotism combines with music and fireworks
OPINION: Put the power of data behind fishing regs
WHAT'S COOKIN'? Snappy roasted potatoes
Destin sees first city manager candidate come and go, hires recruiting firm
City leaders identify key concerns, look to clarify Destin's 'brand' (LIVEBLOG)
FISH FLASH: A date with a gator and a Big Eye (with CATCH OF THE DAY PHOTOS)
Obituaries 5-23
Northwest Florida Regional Airport sets passenger record in April
LETTER: If Destin won't do it, maybe the military should open its beach to dogs
Veterans and active-duty get free fishing trip at Olin Marler's event (SLIDESHOW)
Deputies seek public's help on missing Destin teen
BLAST FROM THE PAST: DES third graders bring historical figures to life with wax museum
SWEET SUCCESS: G.S. Gelato continues to expand with new line of frozen yogurt
5K running craze inspires Northwest Florida
'HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE TO STAY': Business leaders optimistic about summer tourist season
Woman flown to hospital after wreck on Highway 98
‘SEA CHARMS:’ Destin resident wins accolades for jewelry inspired by the oil spill
'DESTIN'S BEST KEPT SECRET:' Boathouse Oyster Bar celebrates 25 years with VIP party
Nominate hero for Red, White & Blue Celebrations
COLUMN: On patience and the long wait for grandmotherhood
LETTER: Questions for the commission after rubber stamping bridge budget
‘A VERY SACRED TIME:’ Pastors, city leaders to remember how ‘the Lord spared our area from oil’ during week of blessings
OUR FISHING FOES? Carp Capital and Trout Town duke it out, while sleepy fishing village of Destin gets caught napping (PHOTOS)
BRACING FOR MORE GROWING PAINS: City ponders challenges, opportunities of growth management
COOKING WITH CLASS: Lovelace Interiors co-op unveils new kitchen showroom
Former councilman: Funerals, loud cars don't mix
COLUMN: Going all in — faith, hope or luck?
Summer activities for children
Nationwide open house event spotlights home ownership
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in April 2011
The Bowlegs Treasure Hunt is back
Your Weekly Guide to Fun May 21 -28
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 5-21
Community Meetings 5-21
Health News 5-21
POLICE BLOTTER: 'I got this too,' says man pulling jar of weed out of his pocket
Faith Briefs 5-21
Religious Schedules
Opening pool opening tips
Local Domestic Violence Center Hosts Purses with a Purpose Fundraiser
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCES: Three days, three graduation ceremonies in Destin (PHOTOS)
‘I DIDN'T THINK HE WAS GOING TO GO DOWN THAT FAST:’ Eye-witnesses, beach safety reflect on Destin’s first drowning (PHOTOS)
Jump On The Food Truck Revolution
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Fill up, people-watch at Barefoot B-B-Q in Seaside
Rehabilitation Institute of Northwest Florida to open on Airport Road
DOUBLE TAKE: Classless in the face of tragedy
'HE WAS A FIGHTER': Family mourns man who drowned while snorkeling in Destin
RON HART: An Ill. wind for business — Boeing, Boeing Gone?
Splash of Color leaves DAC black and blue
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 18, 2011
PHOTO FIGHT COULD COST CITY: Mennillo tells city to settle or ‘we can settle this in federal court’
A FIELD DAY FINALE: DES kids celebrate the end of the school year with fun in the sun
Obituaries 5-18
National Safe Boating Week is May 21 – 27
Memorial Day Concert Celebration
Lionfish killed off Destin; invasive species could imperil local fish populations
'A TOUGH ISSUE TO SOLVE': Spat over park use prompts Okaloosa to address beach weddings
Man drowns near jetties (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
LETTER: Farmer’s market, community garden will grow on you
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin meets ‘Family Guy’
CONGRADS! DMS fifth graders celebrate completion with end of year ceremony
Boat show starts Thursday at Santa Rosa Mall
A SPLASH OF COLOR: Face painting world record holder helps local artists brush up on techniques (PHOTOS)
'NO END IN SIGHT': NWF drought to continue into the forseeable future (MAP)
A WORKING MAN'S GAME: New top Seahawk says a dash of character and hard work adds up to a winning recipe
‘GOING TO BE PAINFUL’: Councilmen ponder cuts as sheriff’s office costs balloon
Do it for Destin — Four times a day
Community Meetings 5-18
LOCAL BRIEFS
WHAT'S COOKIN'? The ABCs of muffins
POLICE BLOTTER: A lovers quarrel at Nightown and a felony arrest at BP (MUG)
Florida a finalist for nation's best state parks
Embattled attorney charged with 'aggravated white collar crime' (DOCUMENT, MUG)
THE ART OF WATERCOLOR: Inner city students from New Orleans visit Destin for art class
City leaders once again talk trash bills, replacing city manager (LIVEBLOG)
Time for annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Parasailing granny does it again (PHOTOS)
After 40 years, Vortex Springs remains 'a work in progress'
MATT GAETZ: Reform can be bruising, and I'm a reformer
DELIVERING MORE THAN A NEWSPAPER: Destin Log, Florida Freedom Newspapers send aid to tornado victims (PHOTOS)
Sportsmen group releases recommendations for restoring Gulf of Mexico
‘Shutterworks' captures real, imaginary images
Little wind, 'big adrenaline rush' for the kiteboarder
PLAYING POLITICS OR GOOD BUSINESS? Should TDC chiefs be elected?
'WE CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO SUBSIDIZE ...': Destin faces 28 percent increase in law enforcement contract (DOCUMENT)
THEY'RE NO DUMMIES WHEN IT COMES TO CPR: First responders take life and death lessons to the classroom
Legislative session ended with windfall for Northwest Florida businesses
City leaders move forward with trash compact
Vision links Destin to Mudbug Madness in Shreveport (PHOTOS)
Destin boat captain says governor has ‘great’ fishing technique
Could a farmers’ market take root in Destin?
A WHODUNIT OVER DINNER: Act4Murder brings a little murder mystery to the table
LETTER: Get to work, Gov. Scott
LETTER: Cartoon Complaint
COLUMN: Shortest snapper season is unacceptable
COLUMN: Forget merit pay; what does a teacher really make?
Tug destined to be hub of new artificial reef
Beach Tech walks off with win over Frank’s Cash & Carry
Golf tournament at Seascape
Sacred Heart attacks Longhorn Steakhouse
Scallop season opens early
SHIP SHAPE: Volunteers repair historic schooner Governor Stone (PHOTOS)
ULTIMATE FISHING TOWN CONTEST: Mayor aims to fire up the fishing base
BEST BITE: No need to call fish for dinner (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Destin Elementary School cuts VPK program
‘A GOOD THING FOR US TO DO’: City leaders create new overlay district in Crystal Beach
BBB Foundation celebrates ethics
SOLD: 98 Palms Shopping Center in Destin
Emerald Coast Open House, May 15
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in 1Q 2011
Brett Bianca joins Destin Business Brokers
Yard of the Month at Avalon Beach Estates
Housing survey: Uptick in consumer attitudes
Youth Corps embodies legacy of Taylor Haugen
COLUMN: There's a good reason dogs are banned from area beaches
BIRDS OF A FEATHER, LEARN TOGETHER: Osprey nest on campus becomes learning experience
Cat Point reopens to oyster harvesting
First stretch of Mid-Bay Bridge Connector opens (PHOTOS)
4th Annual Family Fun Arts Fest on Saturday (SCHEDULE)
EDITORIAL: If you don't like it, don't watch it
Legendary Marine launches military VIP program
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation breaks fundraising records
Kids gear up to go fishing in Grayton Beach
Classless in L.A.: Lakers show true colors in defeat
RON HART: Osama got 72 virgins; we get Obama’s 72 versions
Destin advances to the final round of Ultimate Fishing Town contest (VOTE NOW)
Local officials angry at some of Destin lawmakers' proposals
A Q&A WITH THE GOV: Rick Scott steps off the boat and into a one-on-one interview with The Log
First ever beer dinner cruise delights patrons (PHOTOS)
Neighbors find body floating in Santa Rosa Sound
Obituaries 5-11
National Safe Boating Week is May 21 - 27
LETTERS: Feline Friends benefits its partners and the community
‘FAMILY’ DIVIDE: ‘Family Guy’ actor’s mom says show is corrupting today’s youth, hopes to see program canceled
Recall ordered for some Apalachicola Bay oysters
ANALYSIS: More loans in danger in Northwest Florida than elsewhere
Boat catches fire on Holiday Isle (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 5-11
Community Meetings 5-11
Students, sea oats and sea turtles (with DES STUDENT NEWSPAPER)
BREAKDOWN: 2011 Spring Breakers better behaved than 2010 counterparts
A-Team plays it’s ‘A’ game for win
Unique Sports sinks Miss Aegina
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 10, 2011
The king of summer
Second annual 5K Run for the Panhandle
COLUMN: Held hostage: Florida’s energy future at the tipping point
Competition for the juniors
Tennis tourney at Rosemary
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin makes Top 25 on travel site
Gov. Scott catches amberjack while on media tour in Destin
KISELA LANDS TOP SPOT IN WALTON COUNTY: Destin city manager’s last day will be June 20
FWC offers free hunter safety course in Okaloosa
Best recipes of Destin in new cookbook
A taste of Mexico
'They can't make enough to sustain:' Local homelessness rate increases
Disbarred Destin attorney's bond revoked (DOCUMENT, MUG)
'PENT-UP DEMAND': Bed tax collections solidly up in March despite specials to lure tourists (DOCUMENTS)
City leader agree to disagree on aspects of growth management (LIVEBLOG)
MY WHAT 'BIGEYES' YOU HAVE: A strange catch on a good day of fishing
VISIONING SESSION IN PROGRESS: Find out how city leaders plan to manage growth in Destin
THE REEF COAST: Dive spots abound on the Florida Panhandle
'NOT EVERYONE CAN BE SPECIAL ALL THE TIME': City Council blinks as light ordinance takes center stage
Obituaries 5-9
First section of Mid-Bay Bridge connector to open Thursday
SPRING CLEANING 101: Tips to refresh your home for the clean season
SECRET HANDSHAKES AND CORNDOGS: Destin kids tell The Log why Mother is dearest (PHOTOS)
Remembering the green old days
Destin mother-and-son model scouting team lands reality TV pilot (SLIDESHOW)
Sector separation: Pandora’s Box or problem solver?
‘Now, let’s show Alabama what a giving community Destin is’
More than a year after Destin house explosion, mother celebrates with son
A ROYAL RETURN: Feline Friends rescues abandoned Destin kittens from Kansas
CAT FIGHT? Feline Friends cries foul, says Alaqua is getting ‘special treatment’
Fudpucker’s violates Trustmark
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT (HarborWalk Marina)
Roughing it for fish
South Walton Walmart Supercenter will offer groceries
Florida Realtors applauds passage of vital property tax legislation
Buyers rush to beat jumbo mortgage deadline
Pending home sales rise again in March
COLUMN: Destin, you are loved!
Faith Briefs 5-7
Community Happenings 5-7
Tripadvisor names Destin in Top 25 destinations in the U.S. (with RANKINGS)
Community Meetings 5-7
Health News 5-7
Your ArtsQuest begins now
Your Weekly Guide to Fun May 7 - 14
Something Fishy at Concerts in the Park
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 5-7
ONLINE POLL: Log readers pan gambling; Feral cats the next topic
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after running over girlfriend, another for trespassing at Nightown
RON HART: What happens in Pakistan stays in Pakistan
Relive history at 14th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration
‘CANCER NEVER SLEEPS:’ Destin Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research
ICING: Any takers for Lord Stanley’s Cup?
Destin Log collecting supplies for tornado victims (SLIDESHOW)
GOOGLE GOTCHA: Car with camera chronicling Destin streets (VIDEO)
UPDATE: Disbarred attorney arrested while awaiting trial for swindling immigrants (MUG)
ATTENTION DESTIN DRIVERS: Intersection closings set for Mountain Drive
World record holder comes to HarborWalk
Apply for alligator-hunting permits beginning May 4 (PHOTOS)
DAHNKE'S DUCKS: Destin boat captain doesn’t mind being called the ‘duck guy’ (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for throwing girlfriend onto the ground
Airport to pay $550,000 to promote Vision Airlines (PHOTOS)
A port in a storm: Destin charter captains look to provide relief for tornado victims
DAHNKE'S DUCKS: Destin boat captain doesn’t mind be called the ‘duck guy’
Mojo gear targets avid anglers (PHOTOS)
'Gas is like eating food' - and that 'food' now costs over $4 per gallon (PRICES)
The Hooters Fishing Report for May 5, 2011
STATE BOUND — Marlins make a run at the title
Emerald Coast Chiropractic cracks out win
Cyber SYtes crosses Center Line
Johnny O’Quigley’s mows down A&M Lawn Care
Fudpucker’s topples Funky Blues Shack
COLUMN: UNEVEN KEEL? Charter boat captains, G.E. and taxes
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring breakers say the darndest things.
LETTER: Right fishing wrongs at the polling place
PEDAL POWER: City of Destin embraces National Bike Month
Local attorney charged with racketeering (MUG)
Donations needed for tornado victims
Community Happenings 5-4
Community Meetings 5-4
May is National Asparagus Month
COLUMN: Feline Friends well worth the funding
‘WE GOT THAT S.O.B.’: Former Destin fire chief reacts to bin Laden news
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after asking McGuire's customers for money
City leaders debate lighting standards, trash bills on taxes (LIVEBLOG)
It's DÉJÀ VU at Concerts in the Park
An alligator, a nightmare and a thing
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-30
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 30 - May 7
A NEW DAY FOR THEDESTINLOG.COM: Redesign arrives for online Log
POLICE BLOTTER: Traffic stop results in drug arrest
‘The war has finally ended:’ Destin World War II veteran takes last Honor Flight trip to D.C.
MILITARY HOMECOMING: Destin Airman surprises sons after six months in Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden dead
Get up to speed on traffic citation civil penalties
Lewis Falcons soar over Destin
City leaders to discuss outdoor lighting, non-ad valorem special assessment for trash bills
Destin boys golf end perfect season with championship
Niceville students test marine life for oil
PARTY FIT FOR A KING: Destin resident celebrates Royal Wedding
PACKING HEAT: Code enforcement manager says arming code officers not necessary in Destin
BOAT LOADS OF FUN: DMS seventh-grade students compete in annual boat race
After call for transparency, councilman invited to Feline Friends
‘TECHNOLOGICAL SHOWCASE:’ Boat trip to Key West gets cut short due to weather
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 30 - May 7
Reeling and squealing for Spanish
Destin Marlins finish second on the courts
SECOND IN COUNTY
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
‘TIRELESS ADVOCATE:’ The City of Destin plants tree in memory of former councilman
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-30
COLUMN: Mayor's Message
COLUMN: If only I had thought to say
RON HART: Calfornigaytion
Local man’s Tuscaloosa eateries spared by deadly twisters in Alabama
City leaders to discuss outdoor lighting, non-ad valorem special assessment for trash bills
Recovery continues in local housing market
‘Sweet, Still Waters’ for mothers
Faith Briefs 4-30
Community Happenings 4-30
Community Meetings 4-30
Health News 4-30
Woman pleads guilty to DUI manslaughter in Destin crash (MUG)
Obituaries 4-28
Religious Schedules
POLICE BLOTTER: From a counterfeit license plate and alleged battery, to a vodka stashing teen
NWF State rejects Richburg's payments to have charges dropped (DOCUMENTS)
Drought fuels fire risk in Northwest Florida (REPORT)
NFL DRAFT: Who goes N. 1?
Administrative Professionals: 'The most overlooked, and so critically important'
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority is off the chopping block
City leaders join state, decide not to join in federal Transocean litigation
HOT DOG: Dave’s Dogs hot dog stand moves to HarborWalk Village
City addresses safety, improving older neighborhoods during Visioning Session
Community Meetings 4-27
Destin Marlins blank Bruner
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 26, 2011
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
Doc’s Softball Softies walks off with win over Frank’s Cash & Carry
Team Miss Aegina finishes strong
City manager top choice for Walton County administrator job
NOT JUST FOR THE LADIES: Destin ZUMBA instructor aims to involve more men in his classes (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
‘Fishing in the Lord’s presence:’ Reddin “Capt. Salty” Brunson passes away at 97 (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Easter performance “Broadway worthy”
LETTER: We mustn’t give up our Arbor Day
COLUMN: The biggest unseen problem in the county
LETTER: How can you afford not to let dogs on the beach?
A DESTIN TRADITION: Miss Destin contestants prepare for the 2011 Miss Destin Pageant
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman pickpockets in Walmart (MUG)
Grand Boulevard's office space a hit with local firms
Destinites clothing line targets 'hardcore angler'
Destin's "Capt. Salty" passes away at 97
POLICE BLOTTER: Teen trouble in Destin, three arrested
'WINE & DINE IN PARADISE’: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation prepares for premier event
'A very metropolitan salon': Avantgarde continues to receive top ratings
Out with the old, and in with the new: Ladonna’s Salon upgrades hood dryers after 42 years
‘A DESTINATION, NOT A THOROUGHFARE:’ City leaders look for ways to improve transportation in Destin, promote multimodal lifestyle
The bite is on
EGGS-TRAVAGANZA: Kids hop to Destin Library for annual Easter Egg Hunt (PHOTOS)
Pompano: They’re big and fat and ready to eat
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
BUSINESS BONANZA: Chamber head says ‘Destin is an attractive place to do business’ (PHOTOS)
Destin takes final match of the season
Signal flare demo May 25
Best Buy is best on gridiron
City leaders should learn whether or not city manager is departing by next week
The A-Team wins in overtime
'Walk in My Shoes'
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK
Lamentable lost art of the love letter
Girl Scout wants to give back
Easter Gardens open to public
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in March 2011
San Gelato on the harbor
NAR study finds Americans prefer smart growth communities
Realtors make their voices heard in Tallahassee
“Dare to Compare” in Swift Creek
COLUMN: Did a man rise from the dead?
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Easter Worship
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 23 - 30
RON HART: Trump card: 2012 race better than reality TV
UNEVEN PULSE: Realtors see spurts and stagnation as they size up current commercial and residential market
EDITORIAL: Can Destin learn to relax when it comes to signage?
Vision Airlines to add five destinations
NBA playoffs start on the upset foot, how will they end?
A lesson in congressional spending from a wildfire
‘SITTING ON THE FENCE:' Councilor says city must be proactive when it comes to proposed high school, economic development
POLICE BLOTTER: Man told his license is suspended: 'I bet it is the child support'
Boat capsizes while fishermen hunt for cobia on Okaloosa Island (PHOTOS)
Gov. Scott dines in Destin, dashes after promoting local fishing and seafood at Lucky Snapper (PHOTOS)
THERE'S THE RUB: Not wanting to open 'Pandora's Box,' Okaloosa County blocks bid for beach massage businesses
Community Happenings 4-20
Community Meetings 4-20
The final moments of the Deepwater Horizon
Ruckel Rams hammer Destin Marlins (PHOTOS)
DESTIN BREW CREW: McGuire's duo perfect the art of microbrew
MID-BAY MUSCLE POWER: Okaloosa County opposes Gaetz's Bridge Authority bill
Governor Rick Scott to dine and dash in Destin
Destin clips Lewis Falcons
ANOTHER SPILL CASUALTY? Downtown FWB legend Staff's may close its doors after almost a century
Ann Scott visits Butler Elementary
The Hooters Fishing Report for April 20, 2011
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Spring breakers say the darndest things
Final F’Ling for ling — AJ’s to host last blast cobia tournament
GOOD FISHING, SLOW BUSINESS: Captains still seeing signs of spill one year later
‘LIFE WILL MOVE ON:’ ‘The beaches are beautiful’ and the tourists are back
‘OUT OF OUR CONTROL:’ One year later, city officials reflect back on lessons learned from ‘the year of the oil spill’
HARDBALL SOFTBALL (PHOTOS)
Destin Middle School Golf a Perfect 8-0
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
Shack attack: Funky foils Fud’s
Sand sculpture with a message: No oil here
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman thrown out of Amvets post, says 'I'm not leaving'
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
‘Here comes Peter Cottontail’
City leaders discuss federal oil spill litigation, land development code changes (LIVEBLOG)
DON'T WANT TO DRINK AND TEXT? There's an app for that — and it was created by a Destinite (SLIDESHOW)
TRACKING THE MONEY: BP oil spill claims vary widely in amount, recipient
'Hot Destin Girls' proprietor gets three years probation
Obituaries 4-18
Destin-based Johnny O'Quigley's expands into Crestview
'LIKE A LITTLE SOLDIER': Destin church reaches out to family with terminally ill 15-year-old
POLICE BLOTTER: Couple fight over cell phone, camera
Destin dog park gains traction
LETTER: Loud rap music at Destin Walmart parking lot sounds like a double standard
OSCAR WILD: Local rock band Hotel Oscar creates new songs inspired by the classics
Readers mixed on spring break in Log poll
FIREFIGHT: Debate continues at the Fire Control District over firefighters on the beach and turmoil of the past
Commissioner hopes proposed grievance board would be a ‘failsafe’ before litigation
'THEY'RE HUNGRY FOR THIS': Rabbis traveled from Brooklyn to teach kids to bake matzah (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Ling-A-Palooza
Sun, sand and service: Spring breakers pitch in at Henderson Beach State Park
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman tells husband she'll have ex 'kill him execution style'
RON HART: Don’t shrug it off; see this movie!
SEAFOOD WITHOUT BORDERS: Harborwide Seafood Festival returning festival to its local roots — and it’s free!
Earth Day Beach Cleanup
State tree to take center stage on Sunday
COLUMN: Crummy love songs
Destin splits on tennis court with St. Mary’s (PHOTOS)
D.J. Shephard Painting slams Red Door Saloon
Marriott edges out Beach Tech
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
Destin students make the grade
The ‘Generals’ and ‘Privates’ of fishing (PHOTOS)
DIVERGENT VIEWS: City leaders debate growth management as they search for a ‘coherent direction’
LETTER: Gaetz must reconsider pharmaceutical bill
COLUMN: Responses from readers on how to ‘do church’
Rick Scott headed to Destin on Wednesday
Topping the leaderboard: Destin leads the Florida pack but New York rises as a formidable opponent
‘It’s about the shrimp’
Emerald Coast Open House, April 17
Credit card scam: Caller impersonates bill collector
ESPRIT debuts at Silver Sands
Rate hike for Florida homeowners with State Farm
Faith Briefs 4-16
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 4-16
Community Happenings 4-16
Community Meetings 4-16
Health News 4-16
Obituaries 4-15
'A NO BRAINER': Commission vows not to raise taxes; water and sewer another matter
Sandsculpting sensations coming to area to pay 'Tribute to the Gulf' one year after oil spill
'IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SHRIMP': Blalock Seafood and Specialty Market set to expand into Destin
DOUBLE TAKE: ManRam’s tainted legacy
COLUMN: How can Destin afford not to let dogs on the beach?
Retired CBS journalist Jim Stewart calls Destin home
RIGHTING THE SHIP: Citizens tell county to resist raising taxes
POLICE BLOTTER: Homemaker caught stealing more than $300 in merchandise
CHISELED: A personal journey leads to resident’s inspirational memoir
ArtsQuest on the horizon
COLUMN: State sales tax holiday a win-win-win
COLUMN: Building a better fishery — one catch at a time
'To each, your beach': South Walton moves beyond 'Beaches of South Walton' branding
Destin city manager in the running for Walton administrator job
Destin leads region in Ultimate Fishing Town Contest
'LIKE HAIR IN A BISCUIT': Destin author pens humorous, inspirational first book
POLICE BLOTTER: Brawling women take center stage in Destin at Lower Alabama Lounge
ENDING THE 'WEDDING CIRCUS' or KILLING AN INDUSTRY? County debates beach wedding rules (DOCUMENT)
CLUTTER OR COMMERCE: City open to reviewing ‘restrictive’ ordinances in tough economic times
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority fighting for its life (DOCUMENTS)
PAIN AT THE PUMP: High price of gas has visitors cutting back (PRICE CHECK)
KILTED WEDDING: Destin resident officiates godson’s Scottish wedding on the beach (PHOTOS)
Community Meetings 4-13
Cobia, coconuts and much more (PHOTOS)
THE HOOTER'S FISHING REPORT for April 13, 2011
ON THE LINKS — Destin boys sink another victory (PHOTOS)
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
Doc’s Softball Softies whitewash DJ Shephard Painting
21st Century Oncology outlasts DAC Fitness
DestinDirect.com marches on Trojans
PUT THE KETTLE ON: Destin resident shares memories of Scotland over afternoon tea (PHOTOS)
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring breakers say the darndest things
LETTER: A real setback for high-quality care
LETTER: We can’t afford four more years
HONORING HEROISM: FWC officer who rescued swimmer in East Pass named Area 2 Officer of the Year
Obituaries 4-12
Lane restrictions expected at Mid-Bay Bridge Toll Plaza
City leaders agree to disagree on city's vision, more discussions await (LIVEBLOG)
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: BP oil spill money buys Gulf Coast millions in gear
NUTS! Look what dropped in at the docks (PHOTOS)
Senate backs off on SunPass discount repeal
BP doles out $30 million more for Northwest Florida tourism marketing
Obituaries 4-11
FWB-bound Vision flight turned around for malfunctioning valve
BP cleaning up tar on South Walton beaches; doesn't think it's related to DeepWater Horizon spill
'I'D STAKE MY REPUTATION ON IT': Gulf fishing alliance introduces new brand (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER:Girlfriend tells boyfriend to 'leave her alone or kill her'
Sunset on the Harbor rises again in Destin
Repairs to Industrial Park Lane begin April 12
'MY LIFE IS IN GOD'S HANDS': Sansom seeks to repair image: 'I went over there to serve with honor and dignity'
POLICE BLOTTER: 'Extremely impaired' resort guest and a mugging
COLUMN: Fiercely facing off with the Facebook format
Condo, town home sales increased in March, single-family homes still struggling
THE BIG SIX: Ladies compete for title of Miss Destin 2011 (PHOTOS)
‘BRAIN POWER:’ Destin students get ready for the FCAT
R&B group brings Canadian flare to Destin for music video shoot (PHOTOS)
It pays to be a Perfectionist in Hog’s Breath Shootout
A 'WILD' IDEA: Gulfwild lets you track seafood on the journey to your stomach
ONLINE TRAVEL TROUBLE: Destin Chamber, TDC say bill gives online travel companies an unfair advantage
Marlins make comeback for win over Tigers
Coastal Carpet and Tile floors Mother Lode
Beach Technical blots out D.J. Shephard Painting
FROM ‘WOE’ TO ‘WOW!’: Sandestin Real Estate experiencing a ‘perfect storm’ of prosperity
A unified vision: City leaders change visioning session format over concerns of ‘transparency’ (LIVEBLOG)
32° A Yogurt Bar celebrates regional debut
Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill to open at Destin Commons
April is Safe Digging Month
Mission accomplished!
Calvary Chapel Destin strengthens members with Bible study
Faith Briefs 4-9
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 9 - 16
Community Happenings 4-9
Community Meetings 4-9
Health News 4-9
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring breakers say the darndest things.
POLICE BLOTTER: A pillow fight battery
KINGS AND THINGS: The mac are back and biting (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman steals over $100 in nail polish, tape
RON HART: Will The Donald throw his hair in the ring?
Red fish decision delayed until November
FWC approves conditional Gulf amberjack recreational closed season
And the Green Jacket goes to…
Obituaries 4-7
GOING AND GROWING: The Destin Garden Club travels to the Festival of Flowers
DESTIN EN POINTE: Local duo takes the stage during NWFB performance of ‘Cinderella’ (PHOTOS)
A LIFE ON THE WATER: 81-year-old Johnny Destin is part of the ‘glue that held the fabric of the community together’
LETTER: A Destinite makes the case for procreation procrastination
EXTRAS NEEDED: Canadian band Untitled shoots video in Destin (PHOTOS)
PIG AND A SLOWPOKE: Swine family delays traffic on Hwy. 98 near WaterSound
Local ‘celebrities’ to bag groceries, raise funds for proposed dog park
Ruckel Rams jam Destin at the nets
CYber SYtes takes DestinDirect.com offline
Obituaries 4-6
Fudpucker’s locks up win over Free Agents
Lenny’s Subs sinks Team HY Tech
POLICE BLOTTER: A pot bust and a threatened beheading
COLUMN: A TALE OF TWO CITIES: The Fishing Village meets the Butterfly Town
Community Meetings 4-6
Schools say they're ready for computerized math portion of FCAT; students are worried
Vision Airlines says its flights to Niagra will end May 1 but could be extended (SLIDESHOW)
R&B group, Untitled, to film music video in Destin Thursday (VIDEO)
A ballet in the sky: Destin sailor and kite flier harnesses the wind (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Ready and able: Log columnist has moxie
Letter: You can help make a difference
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring breakers say the darndest things.
‘CRUNCH TIME’: CRA moves forward with ‘bare bones’ boardwalk
Alys Beach launches concert series with stage sensation (VIDEO)
THE HOOTER'S FISHING REPORT for April 6, 2011
Nomination period draws near as Destin fights for place as Ultimate Fishing Town
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Obituaries 4-5
POLICE BLOTTER: Man batters woman, tells deputy 'I can do that because she's my girlfriend' (MUG)
MURKY VISION? City councilman worries that breakout group format may be illegal (LIVEBLOG)
GET READY FOR A ROUGH NIGHT: Tornado watch until 1 a.m.
'BUSIEST WEEK': It's Atlanta week with spring break in full swing (PHOTOS)
A clean city vision: Destin's Spring Cleaning set for April 9
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for kidnapping and beating up girlfriend after Nightown argument
U.S. House candidate Sharron Angle to speak at local fundraiser
POLICE BLOTTER: Man takes matters into his own hands after he feels 'disrespected'
Obituaries 4-4
POLICE BLOTTER: Texas man Tased and arrested after attempting to drag officer towards pool
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for kidnapping and beating up girlfriend after Nightown argument
LETTER: Dog park is finally a project worth paying for
COLUMN: Don’t gimme that ol’ time religion
Gulf tourism officials 'cautiously optimistic' at Sandestin tourism summit
'NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE': New sports bar to open at Destin Commons
THE NUMBERS ARE IN: Destin population grows by 10 percent since 2000, but lags behind state average
‘WEAKEST LINK:’ YMCA exploring all options to keep Destin pool viable
VISION QUEST: Dignitaries tour Louisville on inaugural flight, join passengers on flight back to Destin
Almost a year later, scientists sound all clear on water, seafood
BOAT LOAD: As Americans gain weight, Coast Guard sets new occupancy rate for boats
The Law relating to turkey season
ALL ABOARD: Floating condo makes stop in Destin (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Destin Marlins tame Wildcats
Destin Golf Remains Undefeated
Doc’s Softball Softies smash Sandcastle Escapes
Destin Marlins swat Spartans
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Spring Break edition
FLORIDA: THE 'SLEEPING GIANT' OF GAMBLING? As for gaming in Destin, mayor says its might be 'worth discussing' (POLL)
SOWING SEEDS: City councilman hopes community garden idea will take root
COLUMN: Be careful of the word ‘value’
Spring pruning promotes healthy plant growth
Young homebuyers will lead housing market recovery, says NAHB
Landcare Network offers water conservation tips for areas experiencing drought
Our trip to the Philippines
COLUMN: Can you hear me now?
IN HIS HOUSE
Faith Briefs 4-2
Your Weekly Guide to Fun April 2 - 9
Community Meetings 4-2
Health News 4-2
SEWING SEEDS: City councilman hopes Destin community garden idea will take root
INS AND OUTS OF FISHING: Spanish mackerel are still the hot bite
ONE BY LAND, TWO BY SEA: Captain bags a turkey and two cobia (PHOTOS)
Tax hikes, layoffs may be used to fill Okaloosa County budget shortfall
RON HART: O-Bomb-A: We are too broke to blow up tents
Fisherman’s swap meet set for this weekend
A slightly chillier climate: City staffers speak out in survey
Hello, Sunshine rises at Grand Boulevard
'THE REBOUND IS STRONG': Lodging bookings up, room rates still lag
BOAT LOAD: As Americans gain weight, Coast Guard sets new occupancy rate for boats
111,000-square-foot Lowe's at Destin Commons should be finished this year
Obituaries 3-30
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested after choking, biting brothers at Electric Cowboy
A BREAK FROM THE NORM: Kids Spring into Fun at community center during local spring break (PHOTOS)
State officials provide city leaders, residents with update on oil spill analysis (LIVEBLOG)
HEALING WATERS: Wounded Warriors come to Destin for fishing trip (PHOTOS)
MEETING IN PROGRESS: Find out what's happening right now!
Seahawks take sting out of Hornets
Resurrection Race
FWB Bowl rolls over TGI Friday’s
A Splash of Color douses Hy Tech
‘The good Lord provides’ — Triggers and Spanish fill the boards; state grouper opens to recreational anglers
OVERHEARD ON FACEBOOK
Destin Atwitter: Spring breakers say the darndest things. Here are some of the latest tweets on Twitter.
SunPass Setting? Local officials worry that state may revoke Mid-Bay discounts
Community Meetings 3-30
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
COLUMN: Spring break re-ignition: The murky past is gone; the bright future is upon us
'Please, please don't give up': Locals urged to continue filing BP claims
ATTENTION MOTORISTS: Lane closure set for Main Street
Portuguese man-of-war sightings in PCB prompt caution for swimmers (PHOTOS)
Sansom, community reflect on ordeal
COLUMN: Spring breakers have no respect for Destin
NAME THAT BLOB: A super-sized, spitting sea slug stumper (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 3-28
Environmental officials to hold oil spill public forum in Destin
POLICE BLOTTER: A mother/son spat and an attempted head butting at The Swamp
COLUMN: Confessions of a teacher without any merit
‘SELLING FUN:’ Gilligan’s Watersports promotes family-friendly fun in the sun
DESTIN ATWTITER: Spring breakers say the darndest things.
RON HART: Spring break: Life's a beach, and then you get a job
COLUMN: Spring break: Life's a beach, and then you get a job
The ‘Crispy Warriors:’ Destin war heroes swap stories over breakfast (PHOTOS)
DIGGIN' DEEP FOR DOGS: Destin dog park proponents raise $1,100 at first meeting
A PHOTO FINISH? With museum inventory complete, Tony Mennillo says city ‘strong-armed’ him in photo fight
WISH ON A FISH — $25,000 on the line
Flags fly as DestinDirect.com takes two
Man arrested after nearly five-hour standoff in Destin (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
ANSWERING ‘A CALLING:’ Roebuck Auctions gives sellers another option in murky market
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in February 2011
New-home sales hit record low in February
National Home Inspection Month reminds homebuyers to protect investment
‘A SECOND CHILD’
COLUMN: Ah, temptation!
Faith Briefs 3-26
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 26 - April 2
Community Happenings 3-26
Community Meetings 3-26
Health News 3-26
Obituaries 3-25
Cause of WWII-era plane crash still undetermined one year later (PHOTOS)
SANSOM TRIAL DAY FOUR: College officials grilled about Destin project
'A FLOATING MUSEUM': Nina, Pinta replicas dock in Destin (PHOTOS)
'THE LITTLE MAC ATTACK': Spanish invade but anglers are ready (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Destin Swordfish Shootout: 'I expect the tournament to potentially double in size'
EDITORIAL: Destin gets a little too dog-friendly
SANSOM TRIAL — DAY FOUR: College officials grilled over 'Destin Project' (LIVEBLOG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Former employee steals $4,700 from Trader Vic's
Bracket buster: The Big East or Big Least?
11-year-old analyzes the magic of Destin
'EVOLUTIONIZED': TDC unveils new logo for the Emerald Coast (with POLL)
Read the research; the water is safe, says BP representative
Legendary Marine business relocates from Lynn Haven to Panama City Beach
'SLIGHT' HEADACHES, BIG DOLLARS: Some say the increase in vehicles on U.S. 98 is a good sign
POLICE BLOTTER: Shoplifting a dolphin and a bathroom battery at Electric Cowboy
Obituaries 3-23
Two men drown in Walton County Tuesday (UPDATED)
NEW POLL ONLINE: From sand color to spring breakers
SANSOM TRIAL DAY 3: Destin EOC deal under the microscope as Crist testifies
Congressmen hold town hall meeting in Destin (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 3-23
Community Meetings 3-23
THE TREE SCULPTOR: An 18-foot-tall Marlin landmark goes up in Destin (PHOTOS)
City leaders discuss employee satisfaction, argue proposed dog park (LIVEBLOG)
Spring breakers toss bean bags, build a sand 'spa' in Destin (PHOTOS)
AND THE SURVEY SAYS: ‘Residents like living in Destin’ but complain about traffic
AS CATCH CAN: ‘We caught a little bit of everything. We just need more people’ (PHOTOS)
Covering their bases — Defense is key as Lady Seahawks put down Bulldogs (PHOTOS)
Destin boys make clean sweep on Mustangs
DESTIN COBIA TOURNAMENT — Leaders at HarborWalk
DOG n’ DASH: The 11th annual Run with the Dogs 5K (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Program offers relief for rising gas prices
LETTER: Don’t let New York beat out Destin as Fishing Town, USA
DESTIN ATWITTER: A spring break 'nightmare' or blessing?
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
SANSOM TRIAL: Destin city manager takes the stand on Day One (PHOTOS)
‘AMAZING:’ Vision Airlines offers $19 flights to Destin area
IN MEMORIAM: 'Brilliant' cousin of Albert Einstein passes away in Sandestin (with LINKS)
AS CATCH CAN: ‘We caught a little bit of everything. We just need more people.’ (PHOTOS)
Coast Guard says gulf goop is likely sediment, not oil
POLICE BLOTTER: Homeless man chugs milk and runs; employee helps herself to merchandise
POLICE BLOTTER: Anglers cited for spearfishing under Destin bridge
VIDEO: A close encounter with a non-carniverous shark in PCB
NOT A RED LIGHT CAM: FDOT cameras regulate traffic flow (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 3-21
Plane crashes en route to Destin; all on board survive
POLICE BLOTTER: Anglers cited for spearfishing under Destin bridge
Okaloosa cops intercept 36 pounds of pot, arrest FWB man (PHOTOS)
VIVA VIGNETTE: South Walton businesswomen unveil a unique take on furniture (PHOTOS)
NOAA gathers comments about oil spill damage; Destin surfer explains why he is staying out of the gulf
COLUMN: The sordid, sad, and sorry state of schooling
‘Last Witness,’ first book: Destin is the perfect hiding place in snowbird’s first thriller
From the White House to black oil, Huckabee speaks his mind in Log interview
EDITORIAL: Destin gets 'a little nervous' about deep-water drilling
FISHING DESTINation — $25,000 on the line after Destin is nominated as the next ‘ultimate fishing town’ (PHOTOS)
The Pancakery flips open doors in Destin
Cooking on a Budget Workshop
LOCKED DOWN: Six jurors seated as trial for Sansom, Odom looms
Hidden Dunes tennis pro in the spotlight
Hensel Phelps locks down win over Trustmark
SPRING BREAK: The good, the bad and the ugly (PHOTOS)
DIVE BOMBING FOR SUPPER
DESTIN ATWITTER: From zombies to frat boys, spring breakers tweet their trip as they bask in the sun
WORKING LIKE A DOG: Destin resident spearheads dog park fundraising effort in advance of public meeting
FISHING DESTINation — $25,000 on the line after Destin is nominated as the next ‘ultimate fishing town’ (PHOTOS)
LOG IN: Chamber officially welcomes Log to its new home
Emerald coast home sellers to welcome thousands of buyers
Welcome the first day of spring with free landscaping and gardening tips
Shoe Jewels opens in Destin Common
Hello, Sunshine now open in Grand Boulevard
A CHOMPING GOOD TIME: K-9 competition showcases the talents of man's best friend
Baker enters plea: 'He will spend the rest of his natural life in prison'
COLUMN: So easily distracted
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 19 - 26
Community Happenings 3-19
Community Meetings 3-19
Health News 3-19
POLICE BLOTTER: From a Mercedes crack bust to an AJ's tasing
RON HART: All Things Reconsidered — NPR Gets Punked
'AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF': Jury selection for Sansom trial begins Friday
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Zak's serves breakfast, lunch at right price
FISH IN, FISH OUT: Triggers cocked and ready to go as angling season heats up (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Right or Wrong: BYU upholds honor code
POLICE BLOTTER: Mushroom floating in toilet leads to boy's arrest
Senate passes oil spill recovery act (BILL)
Watersports, Parasailing booths go vertical on the harbor
ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET: Film commissioner Linda Sargeant works to bring stars to the Emerald Coast
Man wanted for armed robbery found fishing in Santa Rosa Beach (MUG)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for battery after knocking down bar patron
‘NOTHING YOU CAN COMPARE IT TO:’ McGuire’s preps for St. Patty’s Day party
City gets a ‘clean bill’ of financial health, update from the EDC
Walton Sheriff's Office responds to medical emergency on the beach (PHOTOS)
Destin Marlins bomb Pryor Pirates
Doc’s Softball Softies beach BeachTech
Obituaries 3-16
After spring breaker's death, Augusta mourns a student with a bright future
Bass Pro helps Crestview cast with the pros (PHOTOS)
Panel approves Florida oil spill relief legislation
COLUMN: A frosty reception for icy, foreign seafood in Destin
A HUCK HOMECOMING: Possible presidential candidate ends tour in Destin
Destin Marlins swat Pryor on the courts
Lady Marlins clean up on diamond
Toy Box pulls flag on Under Armour
Florida Septic and Sewer flushes Destiny Worship Center
SOS Printing stamps DAC Fitness
Vision Airlines takes off, sells 32,000 tickets since expansion announcement
‘This is my Academy Award:’ Destin Elementary School teacher lands top honors
A frosty reception for icy, foreign seafood
AFTERSHOCK: Destin sushi chef Yoshie Eddings says Japan will bounce back after ‘nightmare’ (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 3-15
DESTIN ATWITTER: From shouts of War Eagle to tat spats, Destin spring breakers tweet their trip
Community Happenings 3-16
Community Meetings 3-16
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
BREAKING NEWS: Richburg's interview reveals he felt used by Sansom
PARTY 'PRIME TIME': Region's largest Spring Break week is here (PHOTOS)
LETTER: BP needs to put up or shut up
POLICE BLOTTER: Man found slumped over steering wheel charged with DUI
Destin's Johnny O'Quigley's expands to Crestview (PHOTOS(
Whales in an endless stairway? M.C. Escher, Wyland collide at museum exhibit
POLICE BLOTTER: Banging on glass, swearing at customers results in trespassing charge
POLICE BLOTTER: Man refuses to be finger-printed, photographed after altercation at Nightown
BREAKING NEWS: Spring breaker dies after party at Destiny West; Sheriff's Office investigating
COLUMN: Don’t bring your caged, pregnant pig to the beach
BRAIN BOWLING: Destin teen helps team land top ranking in state
POLICE BLOTTER: Banging on glass, swearing at customers results in trespassing charge
MASTERS OF THE TOAST: Public speaking is an art form for this Destin organization
BREAKING NEWS: Richburg will testify against Sansom and Odom
TripAdvisor puts Destin in Top Ten
PIPE DREAMERS: Destin’s Highlanders ready for busiest day of the year
LETTER: Don’t let Congress play with our future
Shack attacks: Funky Blues manhandles Hensel Phelps (PHOTOS)
Green reigns supreme at HarborWalk
NEW POLL ONLINE: From school start times to sand quality
Union files grievance to get firefighters back on beach
DESTIN ATWITTER: Spring Breakers say the darndest things
CRIKEY! Spring breakers caught baiting gators at Fudpuckers (with MUGS)
Running of the cobia a rite of spring
Jon Ashton shows food is a universal language at Relish show (PHOTOS)
‘RECOVERY STAGES’: From trials to triumph, John Paul Somers sees a bright future for local market
KING COBIA — First is in, let the games begin (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: From a 'wimp' battery to a license plate switcharoo
Season over, snowbirds fly away
A day of celebration and tradition
COLUMN: As easy as A, B, C
Faith Briefs 3-12
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 12 - 19
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-12
Community Happenings 3-12
Community Meetings 3-12
Health News 3-12
FLIPPER FRIENDLY: As the weather heats up, dolphin safety takes center stage
'PERVASIVE AND PREJUDICIAL': Sansom, Odom lawyers argue for venue change
RAISE THE ROOF: In a spring break from the norm, students team up with Habitat to build home for Walton resident (PHOTOS)
Testing shows high levels of bacteria in East Pass
IDOL-IZED: Singer with Destin ties in Top 10 on American Idol (VIDEO)
‘FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE’: Fire Marshal says smoke detectors save lives
‘PRINCESS FOR A CITY’ Miss Destin reflects on her reign, as rodeo readies to choose new royalty (PHOTOS)
RON HART: Boehner’s first real boner: It’s the spending, stupid!
Obituaries 3-9
City leaders ‘empower’ residents through committee membership
Sephora scheduled to open March 18
‘HARD TO LEAVE:’ In three and a half decade career, Emery Mitchell has done it all at Jetty East
'WITHOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU'VE GOT NOTHING': Deputies must complete a physical course to keep jobs (PHOTOS)
CITY TO FOOT BOARDWALK BILL: CRA board pursues ‘aggressive schedule’ with work to begin in September
Butler Elementary mural: 'A little step closer to world peace' (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Let’s teach those feds a math lesson
LETTER: Realtor’s column was ‘appalling’
First pitch — Destin Little League 2011 season opens on March 12
‘One bad inning’ — Lady Bulldogs savor first win with victory over Seahawks
Young Guns shoot down Fedeli
No stranger to fine dining, Sandestin hosts celebrity chef, cooking show
COLUMN: Smart choices keep city in ship shape financially
From hot boys to heavy traffic, Destin aTwitter as spring break begins
A SLOW, CHILLY START: Breakers hit the beaches as Snowbirds head north (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for driving vehicle from repair shop without paying
Community Happenings 3-9
Community Meetings 3-9
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
City leaders get a clean bill of financial health, update from the EDC (LIVEBLOG)
MEET THE TROPICAL MAN: ’ A rock ‘n’ roll beginning led Chuck Lawson to Destin
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for running 4 stop signs, speeding
POLICE BLOTTER: Nightown patron to deputy: 'You're gonna have to fight me'
'CONTENTIOUS': Lawmakers to focus on freeing up businesses in legislative session
Birmingham author bestows the virtues of Destin, Emerald Coast in new book (VIDEO)
Party dogs and marathon runners parade through the streets (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for running 4 stop signs, speeding
NCAA’s “Criminal-Athletes”
Destin Commons becomes firefighter training ground (PHOTOS)
LETTER: A Destinite makes the case for rejecting high-speed rail 'gift'
High heels for test tubes: Destin Middle School crowns Miss Marlin (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Spring breakers may be a necessary nuisance
'A BLESSED LIFE': Controversial Cash Moore has been a local business icon for decades (PHOTOS)
‘A PLACE OF NEW BEGINNINGS:’ Hosanna House looks back at its first year
Mountain Drive ‘a little behind schedule’ as crews continue work on roadway
Sun, sand and massage? Therapist wants access to public beaches
POWER SHIFT: Control of Regatta Bay taken away from developers, given to homeowners
RON HART: Mid-East megalomaniacal despots on the run
Woman who struck, killed bicyclist on Airport Road gets more time behind bars
High heels for test tubes: Destin Middle School crowns Miss Marlin (PHOTOS)
City set for annual financial review, update from Economic Development Council
Vision Airlines expanding service, seeks to partner with local businesses
Mayor ‘hesitant’ to support oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico
On the Docks
Shack has Fudpucker’s singing the blues
Center Line tramples Justin Myer’s ERA
McLendon Builders nails Allstate
TIER DROP
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in January 2011
Beware contractor con artists
SHADES OF WHITE: Months after Holiday Isle restoration, debate over sand quality continues (PHOTOS)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun March 5 - 12
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 3-5
Community Happenings 3-5
Community Meetings 3-5
Health News 3-5
Snowbirds begin northern migration
Traffic diverter complete on Hwy. 98
Holy mackerel — summer’s on the way
COLUMN: Jesus says ‘come and follow me’
FRIENDS IN CONCERT
Faith Briefs 3-5
POLICE BLOTTER: Man injures toddler by busting car window open with shoulder
‘Let's Eat!' recipe finalists serve up creations for judges (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 3-4
Wrestling Showdown Friday
Run with the Dogs
Lady Seahawks sink Lady Pirates of Sneads
Henderson Park Inn a finalist for most romantic hotel or resort
State requires new end-of-course exam for Algebra
COLUMN: The dark side of bioluminescence and the glowing gulf
LETTER: Not so fast, Paving job on Mountain needs work
‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’: Grace Lutheran feeds Destin’s homeless, less fortunate
POLICE BLOTTER: Sports anchor: You're arresting me because I'm black (MUG)
Talking cobia
Freeport falls to Baker Gators
FWB Bowling rolls over TGI Friday’s
Sacred Heart flattens Lenny’s Sub
POLICE BLOTTER: From a "bath salt" battery to an attempted grand theft auto
Why Floridians are banking on strategic foreclosures
POWER SHIFT: Control of Regatta Bay taken away from developers, given to homeowners
NRA sets sights on proposed Destin ordinance: City votes to table restrictions on outdoor shooting ranges
Agriculture commissioner says BP money will be spent on fishing industry
Reeling for Destin
LETTER: Okaloosa Schools: Hypocrisy On Display
Community Happenings 3-2
Community Meetings 3-2
STILL REACHING OUT: One year later, Hands Across the Sand founder plans a third protest of ‘filthy fuels’
City begins to roll out new senior trash program, accepting applications through April 15
POLICE BLOTTER: Man attacks Mercedes SUV with stroller
New government study to focus on health of oil spill workers
Tourism officials worry as gas prices rise
DELAYS EXPECTED: Pavement tests to delay traffic on Hwy. 98
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Ocean Wolf prowls the halls of Destin Elementary School: Destin mom chooses unique names for her kids
ON PINS AND NEEDLES: Ladies of the Quilting Circle have show and tell day
Obituaries 2-28
Soldier impersonators target women in Facebook scams
Councilman says city attorney ‘wrong,’ charter prohibits city from using special assessment collection
POLICE BLOTTER: Intoxicated man arrested after threatening neighbors
The end of the Melo-drama
COLUMN: Adding my two cents to the teacher/coach paycheck
SLAMMING THE DOOR: City looks to crack down on solicitors
LETTER: A solution to unemployment
Walton Braves chop down Freeport Bulldogs
Fudpucker’s locks up win over Free Agents
Canine cops wow Destin crowd in competition (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Fiscal conservatives are a cut above
Woman’s club is “Reeling for Destin:” Group plans annual fashion show to benefit fishermen, military families
LETTER: You have really let yourself go, Destin
A key to the future: Home ownership
Millionaire real estate investment seminar set
Existing-home sales rise again in January
Commercial markets see investor demand
New gospel series ‘a God thing’
COLUMN: Destination: Heaven
Faith Briefs 2-26
Religious Schedules
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Feb. 26 - March 5
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-26
Community Happenings 2-26
Community Meetings 2-26
Health News 2-26
Riding the bumps for fish (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 2-25
Mayor proud of Destin's accomplishments, looks forward to the future (LIVEBLOG)
Trustmark locks up Free Agents
Bartender arrested for battery at Helen Back Cafe
WINGS OF FREEDOM: Tour brings ‘living history’ to Destin Airport (PHOTOS)
Shuffle on down: Sundestin hosts Shuffleboard Tournament (PHOTOS)
EDITORIAL: High price for traffic snooping
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman says she was 'overreacting' when she punched boyfriend along the side of the road
POLICE BLOTTER: 'Overreacting' woman punches boyfriend in mouth, twice
LETTER: A fisherman speaks out on Feinberg
Constuction continues at Hwy. 98 and Calhoun Avenue intersection (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: The dark side of bioluminescence and the glowing gulf (PHOTOS)
BLOODLINES: A century and a half after the Civil War, Destinites recall the service of their rebel ancestors
Sacred Heart Guild to host Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation March 5
Okaloosa Tax Collector Chris Hughes faces foreclosure lawsuit
FWC proposes increase to red drum bag limit in northern Florida
State of the City Address set for Thursday
Canine cops compete in Destin. Want to watch? (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for strangling girlfriend, cheesy cocaine bust on the bridge
NOT ‘A LICK OF GOOD:' One year after historic march on D.C., fishermen reflect and gear up for the next fight
'TRANSITIONAL PERIOD': DeFuniak Springs hospital to be sold
City leaders delay prohibiting outdoor shooting ranges, move forward with Waste Management and solicitaion regulation (LIVEBLOG)
Blue Devils muzzle Bulldogs
Senior League to swing into action
Party Gras comes to Destin harbor
‘Destin family’ remembers Paul ‘Action’ Jackson
LETTER: With no oil in sight, don't deny us drilling
POLICE BLOTTER: Teen confesses to $2,000 theft from Office Depot
Community Happenings 2-23
Community Meetings 2-23
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Obituaries 2-22
'PRETTY OPTIMISTIC': Charter fishing bookings down, but hope remains (PHOTOS)
The lighter side of David Ott: Destin composer tries Beethoven wig on
BIOLUMINESCENCE: Glowing plankton thrill water watchers in Destin (PHOTOS)
THE DESTIN OF DAYS GONE BY: Long before it was a tourist mecca, area was home to native Americans, explorers and Civil War skirmishes
FWC meeting to examine bag limits, gator hunting
The lighter side of David Ott: Destin composer tries Beethoven wig on
‘WE'LL BE SATURATING THE BEACH WITH UNITS': Lawmen prepare for spring break (PHOTO GALLERY)
COLUMN: Fish lords shouldn’t rule over our heritage
'Operation Midnight' nabs ringleader of 'Hot Destin Girls' (with MUG)
COLUMN: From pot to aliens, here’s where I stand
Lance Armstrong: Retirement version 2.0
LETTER: Fish lords shouldn’t rule over our heritage
POLICE BLOTTER: Was a 'Cuban national' contracted to kill him?
POLICE BLOTTER: Teen claims purse, but denies contents are hers
TOP DOGS COME TO DESTIN: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office hosts K9 field trials
Destin Charity Wine Auction to offer first Riedel experience
LEGO MANIACS: DES team wins a slot in state competition
POLICE BLOTTER: Was a 'Cuban national' contracted to kill him?
“Food Matters:” Gaia’s Natural Foods Buying Club offers a ‘green’ way of eating
RON HART: Taking the Sheen off celeb status
Destinite among seven indicted in fraudulent marriage scheme
Innerlight mourns the loss of surfing icon: Yancy Spencer III dies at age 60 (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Blue Devils stick it to Freeport
‘We are going to help a lot of people:’ Rehab facility to open in Calhoun neighborhood; city manager predicts neighbors may be ‘jazzed up’
South Walton Seahawks hammer Rocky Bayou
Lawn Care flunks The A-Team
Celebrity Chef shares perfect burger recipe: Jon Ashton was visiting the coast in advance of the March 10 Relish cooking show
BIRDS OF A FEATHER (PHOTOS)
Who makes the best Bloody Mary? Signature drink combines with Gumbo Festival at Sandestin
NO MOMENT OF ZEN: Plans for Stewart/Colbert visit fall apart
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Survey: Beginner buyers want move-in ready options
Emerald Coast Open House on Sunday
Florida Realtors calls for Student Scholarship Program applications
ECAR recommends candidates for March 8 elections
‘My favorite people in my favorite place’
COLUMN: Leave the old life behind
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
The lighter side of David Ott
Faith Briefs 2-19
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Feb. 19 -26
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-19
Community Happenings 2-19
Community Meetings 2-19
Health News 2-19
Bomb threat note left in Wachovia bank drive-through
THE GAME AFOOT, HOLMES FANS: Beach Hounds to descend on Santa Rosa Beach
Morning, evening fog hangs over coast (PHOTOS)
Okaloosa tourist council unveils promotional strategy in wake of oil spill
GUIDING LIGHT: City to review lighting ordinance that regulates search lights, string lights and lasers
POLICE BLOTTER: Man charged after trying to hide drugs in mouth
Local gyms merge, promise to ‘kick your butt’
City ‘taking baby steps’ as it boosts online services
Snowbird numbers down slightly over last year
Appellate court says prosecutor can stay on Sansom case
FWC to tackle redfish, goliath grouper at upcoming meeting
Destin's Innerlight grieves: Yancy Spencer 'lived and breathed surf' (DAUGHTER'S TRIBUTE)
‘SHINING EXAMPLE OF GROWTH:' Destin businessman named Franchisee of the Year for turning a negative into a positive
POLICE BLOTTER: Man tells police he fled deputies because he thought his friends were coming to beat him up
Records technician ‘honored’ to be employee of the quarter
Obituaries 2-16
Lifeguard: Vehicles needed to save lives
Destin resident gets claim paid after Sen. Nelson intervenes
Okaloosa accepts $1.5 million settlement offer from BP
EDITORIAL: Wedding crashers in Walton County
LETTER: USAF steps back after overstepping its bounds
COLUMN: It’s time to separate our fishing sectors
COLUMN: Are we just a number to Ken Feinberg?
Future of real estate in Destin ‘so bright, we gotta wear shades’
JUST FOR KICKS — Marlin soccer teams finish winning seasonS
TROTTING TO VICTORY: Woody Hoblitzell and his 14 horses are no stranger to the winner’s circle (PHOTOS)
Freeport Bulldogs live to play another day
'A CONDUIT FOR RECOVERY': Standard & Poor's upgrades Northwest Florida Regional Airport as Vision takes off
'SKETCHY' ARTICLE: Seventeen Magazine warns spring breakers away from Panama City Beach and its 'gross games' (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 2-16
Community Meetings 2-16
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
'NO ACCESS OR ACCOUNTABILITY': Local lawmaker dismayed by Ohio claims center
POLICE BLOTTER: The case of the stolen souvenir
LETTER: Remembering a longtime love affair with Destin
Five-car fender bender slows traffic along Hwy. 98 (PHOTOS)
GAME ON: City replacing scoreboards, lighting at Morgan's Sports Center
Obituaries 2-14
LETTER: A Destin motorist's appeal: Move over!
Body Xchange expands to Crestview
‘COOK WITH A SMILE:’ Celebrity chef to share his ‘simple and seasonal’ approach to food at Relish Cooking Show (VIDEO)
NWF Regional Airport: False alarm delays Sunday morning flights
POLICE BLOTTER: Man tells deputies he's been drinking for '2 or 3 days'
PUPS IN PFD'S: Army Recreation Center keeps canine companions safe on the water (PHOTOS)
Ticket fiasco blemishes almost perfect Super Bowl
‘BLESSED TO BE TOGETHER’: Destin couple celebrates their 53rd Valentine’s Day together
Good times roll at Okaloosa Island Mardi Gras (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Another prostitution bust and pistol packin' at Nightown
‘DEAD ON MAIN STREET’? Destinite asks city to change codes to allow merchandise ‘emporium’
DOIN' THE 'CUPID SHUFFLE': Destin First Baptist Church preschoolers attend annual Valentine's Ball (with PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Destin boys, girls out stroke Meigs (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Bits of marijuana found on driver's seat: 'It's not mine,' driver says
Obituaries 2-11
A splitter for South Walton, Freeport baseball teams
Umps needed
Golfing for football with sports legends
Fly Fishing class
Construction to begin on traffic diverter Feb. 16 (MAP)
City councilor to step down in bid for higher office: Hines throws hit hat into 2012 commission race, set to take on Kelly Windes
COLUMN: ‘Unto Caeser’: The case for taxing churches
BILOXI BOUND WITH THE BIRDS: 'We love losing our money,' Snowbirds say (PHOTOS)
Part time Destin resident said trip to Super Bowl was ‘incredible’
MAYOR'S MESSAGE: After challenging 2010, the state of the city is strong
‘Dead on Main Street’
Florida’s existing condo sales up in 4Q 2010
What you should know about the Homebuyer Tax Credit
BBB warns of bait and switch air duct cleaners
Snowbird season flies by
Three-decade career packed with firsts
COLUMN: Who needs theology? All of us
Faith Briefs 2-12
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Feb. 12 - 19
Community Happenings 2-12
Community Meetings 2-12
Health News 2-12
Walton's Bark Park closes, future in question as insurance lapses
Walton County may crack down on boisterous beach weddings
Sheriff's Office opens office at Destin Commons
WASTE MANAGEMENT DEAL: ‘Cleaner city’ or ‘big mess’?
CHOCK FULL OF CHOCOLATE: Chocolat’ Fare and Jewelry Sale set for Destin United Methodist
RON HART: A real slap in the Facebook
COLUMN: Don’t feed the pelicans — it’s against the law
Man exposes himself to coworker: 'I am not an angel'
Main Street to close a few hours today
Woman arrested after soliciting sex for $250
Obituaries 2-9
A HEART FOR THE ARTS: CAA Valentine Tour of Homes funds arts in Education
'IT'S GIVE AND TAKE': Okaloosa County set aside $1.25 million to lure Vision Airlines
HEAD OF THE CLASS: DMS acknowledges Teacher of the Year and Support Person the Year
DISC DRIVE: Destin fans hit the course in advance of Feb. 12 Ice Bowl
Cottondale Hornets sting Seahawks
Baa baa sheepshead
Fixture Exchange outdraws Young Guns
Sandestin Golf receives top honors
A SWEETHEART CELEBRATION: Destin Elementary School hosts Daughter/Son Date Night
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: The dangers of disc golf
COLUMN: BP claims process is another monster mess (with EDITORIAL CARTOON)
Community Happenings 2-9
Community Meetings 2-9
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Eglin expansion to strain local roads, report says (REPORT)
City leaders say yes to Waste Management franchise, debate outdoor lighting (LIVEBLOG)
LETTER: Sheriffs' 'bath salt' crackdown goes too far
'SHE IS GOING TO PAY IT FORWARD': Destin’s Angela Alford lands $40,000 fellowship after 7 year mentorship with mayor
WHERE'S THE BEEF? Chain hoping for one in FWB
Obituaries 2-7
Destin sets date for State of the City address
POLICE BLOTTER: Passenger in speeding vehicle: We were 'shooting roxy's'
READY, SET, SPLASH! Destin Middle School students are making waves with daily TV broadcast (PHOTOS)
Sunday morning fire at McGuire's waylays Super Bowl party (with PHOTOS)
TROUT TACTICS: Artificials can be a real winner for winter anglers
THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Destin Middle School student named first-chair clarinet in All-State Band
READY, SET, SPLASH! Destin Middle School students are making waves with daily TV broadcast (PHOTOS)
DOUBLE TAKE: A Pack-attack will steal the Steelers’ day
Sephora cosmetic store to open in Destin Commons
Sandestin Hilton sprints toward spring with $6.5 million renovation
OUT OF THE PARK: New coach sets sky-high goals for Seahawks (PHOTOS)
Seahawks sink Pirates (PHOTOS)
NEW TEEN QUEEN: Amber Queen crowned Miss Destin Teen USA 2012 (PHOTOS)
Fudpucker’s slips by Trustmark
COLUMN: Redneck research reveals remarkable results
City officials, fishermen split on Super Bowl Champs
BUCK ON THE BUS: Log reporter goes gambling with the Birds (PHOTOS)
A CAUTIONARY WHALE'S TALE: Destin man jumps into frigid Gulf to help beached whale (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
COLUMN: You think BP is bad? Wait till you see what the county is about to do to our beaches (PHOTOS)
SANDESTIN SURGES INTO 2011
SRE 2010 top producer awards presented to three agents
Realtors review 2010, look toward a new year in real estate
Public Service Commission approves Gulf Power’s new energy efficiency programs
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Feb. 5 - 12
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 2-5
The 3 Graces latest oil spill victim
Community Happenings 2-5
Community Meetings 2-5
Health News 2-5
Last chance to register for Snowbird Club
The Man with the plan
Youth learn about their faith
Handmade items from SERVV
Faith Briefs 2-5
Man who caused fatal Destin wreck while fleeing scene gets 10 years (DOCUMENT)
'THIS IS THE PEOPLE'S MONEY': BP offers Okaloosa County $1.5 million for losses
COLUMN: Is Northwest Florida the Silicon Valley of the Southeast?
RON HART: Balk like an Egyptian: Protesters unfriend Mubarak
Obituaries 2-3
‘THEY CAN HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH’ — Destin coach proud of team’s finish, despite loss to Bruner
Mayor motivates Destin’s youth to improve their city
Ex-'MASH' star Wayne Rogers of Destin to build housing development in Crestview (PHOTOS)
Beached whale draws a crowd in Destin, wildlife officials on scene (PHOTOS)
ROCK THE BOTE: New paddleboard designed with fishermen in mind
LETTER: Is FWB the new mecca for the homeless?
Obituaries 2-2
POINT TAKEN: City looks to protect Norriego Point from further erosion
Heritage spreads positive vibes through music
COLUMN: Make volunteering your New Year’s resolution
FROM THE ASHES: $6.5 million renovation under way at Hilton Sandestin after fire (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: The Master of Disaster faces the heat
WINNING ‘LOSERS:’ Nine local contestants lose combined total of 271 pounds (PHOTOS)
Local Libertarians, state party knock heads in meeting
‘ONCE UPON A TIME:' DMS hosts 5th annual Read Aloud Day (PHOTOS)
The secret ingredient is love at Finz Valentine’s Day dinner
Seahawks turn out the lights on the Knights
290 racers participate in Destin’s first Bayou, Bay & Back 5K/10K
YMCA basketball
A&M Lawn Care outguns Young Guns
Community Happenings 2-2
Community Meetings 2-2
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman leaves baby behind, goes to Walmart; boy arrested for throwing bricks
LETTER: Don’t spend money on inferior sand
Destin woman pleads guilty to 196 counts of fraud
Destin ophthalmologist faces federal charges of fraud, making false statements
Shalimar teen crashes into Destin motor home (PHOTOS)
POLL: Readers say put the brakes on red light cams
Obituaries 1-31
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for helping girlfriend rob Donut Hole
TOEING THE LINE: Folks lining up for line dancing at the Community Center (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
POSITIVE PIRATING: HarborWalk’s new swashbuckler wants kids to unplunder the Earth
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Man tries to live like dad killed in Gulf War
POLICE BLOTTER: Man stuffs gloves into pants
Tasting of Champions brings in more than $12,000
A ‘Cut-less’ effort: Smart or Stupidity?
One-third of Okaloosa County high school classes exceed size limits
LETTER: When it comes to claims, fishermen deserve double
PUPS IN PFD'S: Army Recreation Center keeps canine companions safe on the water (PHOTOS)
Gifted 101: Mother and daughter educators host presentation at library
Crimestoppers searching for Destin man
Enjoy our very own food network: Destin Area Restaurant Week is back with dining deals (with MENUS)
South Walton hands Jay Royals a royal flush
South Walton Seahawks take revenge on Pirates
Knights of Columbus crown free throw champions
Destin falls to Bruner
COLUMN: January’s not exactly my favorite month
CITY STANDS BY THEIR MANAGER: Kisela gets ‘favorable’ review, declines pay increase
A captain of industries
Peter Bos named 2011 Florida Hotelier of the Year
The Viking Store opens in Destin
COLUMN: What is a judgment and why does it matter?
Real estate market sees increase in 2010
Florida Realtors offers seniors a chance to win up to $6,000 in scholarship awards
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Jan. 29 - Feb. 5
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-29
COLUMN: Love the questions on your journey
South Walton’s Holy Grail: The search for the lost church of Santa Rosa Beach
Dixie Echoes Quartet to perform
Faith Briefs 1-29
Honor rolls for Destin schools
Snowbirds conga at ‘Margaritaville Beach Party’
Community Happenings 1-29
Community Meetings 1-29
Health News 1-29
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Fallout from Feinberg town hall continues
Local flu cases are on the rise in Okaloosa County (CDC REPORT)
RON HART: Hu’s on first as Red China rises
COLUMN: Oil Spill Recovery Act deserves our support
POLICE BLOTTER: Man charged with writing fake prescriptions stolen from Destin doctor's office
Florida Attorney General bans 'bath salts'
Ex-medical school official charged with bilking Medicare
Matt Gaetz drops out of speaker's race
TRAFFIC NOTICE: Utility Work on Hwy. 98 to begin Jan. 27
No longer 'a town without a Walmart': Store opens doors in Niceville (PHOTOS)
South Walton takes ball away for win over Bulldogs (PHOTOS)
Construction on Main Street set to begin Jan. 31
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for beating brother, slamming head into pavement
Trash deal, no left turn get the OK
THE "RUNNING MAN": Runner passes through Destin
LETTER: Maybe we should leave some students behind
New chamber chairman declares 2011 ‘year of opportunity’
Wildcats scratch Marlins
Meigs Wildcats overpower Lady Marlins
Time to renew Rodeo membership, elect directors
PAYOFF FOR THE PLAYOFFS? Lady Bulldogs take bite out of Chiefs (PHOTOS)
Bulldog boys outlast Northview for the win
Son wins Gumbo Contest in honor of late father
IMAXING IT OUT: Rave theater set to open mega-movie experience on Feb. 4th
Harbor in hibernation — Winter at the docks means few charters, much maintenance
Bay, Okaloosa and Walton County sheriff's team up to battle 'bath salts'
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Take a tasty trip to Greece at the Aegean in Miramar Beach
Community Happenings 1-26
Community Meetings 1-26
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Obituaries 1-25
Lowe's heading to Destin Commons; date uncertain (DOCUMENT)
‘ENTHUSIASTIC:’ With community support behind him, Destinite pushes forward with proposed shooting range
A WAKE-UP CALL or A NON-ISSUE? The case for — and against — later high school start times (with POLL)
LETTER: All claimants want is the chance to be heard
Destin teen among pageant winners (PHOTO GALLERY)
Local business owner promises to ‘massage’ your car back in shape
SMOKE ON THE HORIZON: Eglin conducts controlled burn (PHOTOS)
Desert Storm, 20 years later: Destin's 'Squirrel' shares his memories (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Should Chargers bolt San Diego?
LETTER: Corcoran's comments were unacceptable!
GUEST COLUMN: Why the Feinberg town hall meeting went awry
Man LifeFlighted in 'critical, but stable condition' after rollover (UPDATED and PHOTOS)
A NEW ‘CALLING’: Pastor Paul Kummer is embarking on a new mission after more than two decades at Grace Lutheran
'I never expected to be walking a cat' (PHOTO GALLERY)
LETTER: Give the gift of gumbo goodness (with PRIZE PACKAGES LIST)
‘FAR FROM PERFECT’ Claims czar faces the heat at town hall meeting
South Walton Seahawks pull off win over Niceville
Destin Marlins bury St. Mary’s — Slow start gives way to ‘decent’ finish for boys
Sammy’s owner says she deserves more than $80,000
Lady Marlins rally for win over St. Mary’s
‘We’re all together’ — Captains help fisherman reach dying mother’s bedside
COLUMN: These are a few of my UNfavorite things
‘THIS IS OUR TIME’: Life-long resident and business owner ‘encouraged’ by governor’s promise to ‘weed out regulations’
SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR EDGEWATER: Back when Destin was still ‘country,’ a tower rose from the sand
COLUMN: We gotcha!
Children lend a helping hand
Faith Briefs 1-22
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December
Florida lawmaker aims to legislate 'lane courtesy'; slow traffic must move right
Activities abound for Snowbirds
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Jan. 22 - 29
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-22
Community Happenings 1-22
Community Meetings 1-22
Health News 1-22
Obituaries 1-21
RON HART: Arizona shootings spark calls for yet more unenforceable gun laws
Destin museum gets gumbo going in annual contest
Trial set for Sansom, Richburg and Odom in case involving Destin Jet
Man LifeFlighted in 'critical, but stable condition' after rollover (PHOTOS)
242 sea turtles released into the Gulf of Mexico (PHOTOS)
'A hawk got your dog' (PHOTOS)
60-man crew digs for tar balls in South Walton as a part of 'normal operations' (PHOTOS)
Seven arrested for using false social security numbers at Destin business
Destin museum gets gumbo going in annual contest
'My family and I are reduced to begging for this money,' man tells head of BP claims during visit to Okaloosa Island
COLUMN: Public service on the fire board shouldn't be about a $500 stipend
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman charged with forgery after cashing Big Kahuna's employee's check as her own
REDS LETTER DAY: Former technology buff brings commercial restaurant sales to Miramar Beach
COLUMN: Questionable mandates certainly lead to folly
'THIS IS JUST A BEGINNING': Vision Airlines announces Northwest Florida expansion, Governor touts job creation (PHOTOS)
In Destin, Rick Scott tells business leaders he plans to eliminate 'every tax we can get rid of' (PHOTOS)
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VISION OF THE FUTURE: Carrier’s expansion could make Destin a ‘year-round destination’
City leaders say yes to Waste Management agreement, no left turns off of Calhoun (LIVEBLOG)
'WE'LL GET IT BACK OPEN' Fire guts Red Bay Grocery (7 P.M. UPDATE with PHOTOS)
South Walton ladies ‘dominated’ tigers
LETTER: A suggestion for bleak times such as these
Seahawk boys fall short to Blountstown (PHOTOS)
Students put Destin on the map in Geography Bee
COLUMN: Flawed claims process locks us in limbo
BP claims expert warns against filing final claim
Community Happenings 1-19
Community Meetings 1-19
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
A ‘SHORE SHOT’ AT THE FUTURE: Holiday Isle uses YouTube videos to stay afloat in oil spill aftermath
Freeport’s Caudill nominated as top player
Ready, set, go for Bayou, Bay & Back race
Six months later, Destin’s first strip club progressing ‘slowly but surely’
Feinberg, BP claims agents will be in FWB on Wednesday
EDITORIAL: It's time to take a stand against drilling, Destin
Vision Airlines expanding its passenger service to Northwest Florida (with DESTINATION MAP)
Ready, set, go for Bayou, Bay & Back race
'It's not just about recipes': Relish event will celebrate the lifestyle of cooking
After more than four decades, Santa Rosa Beach Club closes to be reborn as VUE on 30A
NFL DILEMMA: To play more, or not to play?
COLUMN: The end of a long, love-hate relationship
City leaders set to vote on Waste Management agreement, no left turns off Calhoun
‘Taking Care of Folks’: Orthopedist offers up old-fashioned care in Destin
RON HART: The blame game ensues after shooting
'THE QUINTESSENTIAL ENTREPRENEUR': Emerald Grande developer had share of ups and downs before striking it big
COACHING IS IN HIS BLOOD: Like father, like son: Michael Craig gives up comedy routine to coach boy’s basketball
THE WRECK BEFORE THE REEF: Volunteers prep derelict tugboat so it can be sunk south of East Pass
SHOAL RIVER RAMPAGE: Mustangs run roughshod over Lady Marlins
SHOAL RIVER RAMAPAGE: Surging Marlins can’t overcome Mustang’s might
LETTER: Feinberg has a long way to go to make things right
'EVERYTHING HAS GONE WELL': Destin man featured in national BP commercial to promote Emerald Coast (VIDEO)
EDITORIAL: Under fire? The case for ‘cash-strapped’
Fire commissioner waives $500 stipend; others not ready to let go
ICE, ICE BABY: Frozen Destin thawing out (PHOTOS)
Navarre priest denies Communion to woman, has her pulled over
RON HART: The blame game ensues after shooting
NRC Announces bid deadline Destin area gas stations
Great open house will answer your real estate questions
‘Talking Business’ Forum focuses on housing slump
SMG expands business
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors announces a special benefit program for military service members and spouses
Snowbirds grow to more than 1,300
Biblical scholars sound a ‘Global Warning’
COLUMN: Where two or three are gathered
Faith Briefs 1-15
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Jan. 15 - 22
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-15
‘Gruesome’ hook discovery rattles Destinites, wildlife official (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 1-15
Community Meetings 1-15
Health News 1-15
Obituaries 1-14
South Bay a unique jewel in Destin
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man arrested for disturbing the peace
Three Destin gas stations on the auction block
A WALMART IN THE WORKS: Big box store goes vertical in Santa Rosa Beach (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Boy smuggles out stolen clothes by wearing under his own clothes
Run for Health
COLUMN: Pay attention to the man behind the curtain
Obituaries 1-13
Taking the pulse of business in Destin: Out of 1,014 surveys mailed out by the city, only 43 were returned
'We just want to sell fun,' says Destin store owner on DEA ban of 'fake pot'
Alabama author’s civil rights book has Destin connection (VIDEO)
BREAKING NEWS: Claims czar Feinberg returning to Destin area
AJ's holds memorial for 'Pizza Dude' (PHOTOS)
Child calls 911 to report bad dad, requests Santa be notified
Little League registration
Former councilman pre-files for run at the county commission
Obituaries 1-12
POLICE BLOTTER: Man arrested for battery at strip club
LEGO LEGENDS: DES students by day, robotic engineers at dawn (PHOTOS)
LETTER: It’s time to toss the IRS and put in a fair tax
A NAVAL BLOCKADE? Boat captains left up in the air, after pilings go in the ground
Community Happenings 1-12
Community Meetings 1-12
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Trout talk
‘The best in the league’ keep Destin girls down (PHOTOS)
RAM JAM - After ‘good start,’ Destin Marlin boys fall apart (PHOTOS)
Bulldogs take a bite out of Warriors (PHOTOS)
POINT, POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Debating the great Jell-O fight (PHOTOS)
Destin resident charged with DUI manslaughter in death of FWB woman (MUG)
POLICE BLOTTER: A New Year's night attack
Vision Airlines: So far, so good with local flights
'NOT A GOOD NIGHT FOR OUR STUDENTS': Pediatrician addresses school board over start times
COLUMN: The squeaky wheel should get attention when it comes to dangerous curve on Airport Road
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin restaurant worker caught providing false Social Security number
Obituaries 1-10
Snowbirds roosting in good numbers, despite economy and oil spill
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: The Mid Bay Bridge debate continues
Inspired Destinite publishes first novel
‘SHE LIVED AN INCREDIBLE LIFE:’ Former councilman remembers 112-year-old grandmother
A GLARING MISTAKE? Council debates pros and cons of searchlights, glare on roadways
Seahawks soar into playoffs with a losing record
LETTER: Destin should remember the tragedies as it considers red light cameras
Murder trial delayed indefinitely in case of disappearing Destin housekeeper
‘It went from bad to worse,’ Destin coach says of boy’s game (PHOTOS)
Destin Marlin girls ‘beat in transition’ (PHOTOS)
Tower ordinance passes first reading after three meetings and three months
LETTER: Don’t write off the Y just yet
POLICE BLOTTER: A 'punk cop,' a false alarm and two bricks of marijuana
Tigers scratch Seahawk boys (PHOTOS)
One bad quarter spoils it for South Walton girls (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Satire 101 and eating welfare babies
YouTube oil video the most-watched ‘Destin’ video (VIDEO)
WEB WARS: Video is the latest frontier in the fight against the oil fear factor (VIDEO)
HOME MAKEOVER DESTIN: Fort Walton Beach High School sophomores go above and beyond (PHOTOS)
Freeport’s Burke pulls in 200th victory
‘The prices are right’
LORDS OF LAUNDRY
Destin teen seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on SR 85
Condo sales continue climb along Emerald Coast
Interested in selling your home in 2011? Consider these 5 points
COLUMN: Empty living vs. eternal pursuits in 2011
COLUMN: Will this be the year?
Faith Briefs 1-8
Membership more than 1,000 and growing
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Jan 8 - 15
Community Happenings 1-8
Community Meetings 1-8
Health News 1-8
Huckabee to speak in Sandestin
Destin resident reports "lottery scam"
TRIBUTE TO ZAK: Family opens Destin restaurant in memory of son
Crimestoppers searching for Destin man
Obituaries 1-6
RON HART: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, don’t care
Dewey Destin’s Harborside closed for repairs, set to reopen mid-month
ATTENTION COMMUTERS: Mid-Bay Bridge work set for Thursday
POLICE BLOTTER: Man hanging out sun roof of car on New Year's Eve leads deputies to Mississippi fugitive
Coin Collectors Association looking for rare treasures in Destin
PASSING THE GAVEL: Destin rep to lead county commission
Coin Collectors Association looking for rare treasures in Destin
Community Happenings 1-5
Community Meetings 1-5
LETTER: Destin drags down Niceville YMCA
Four-car wreck ends in fire (PHOTO)
Okaloosa County sees first bed tax revenue increase in 10 months (DOCUMENT)
‘A TRAGIC ACCIDENT:' Friends remember ’pizza dude’ who fell to his death at AJ’s (PHOTOS)
Fell Swoop — Coach turns in his whistle after seven successful years on the gridiron
ROCKY TOPPED - Freeport topples Rocky Bayou
Seniors lead Lady Bulldogs past Rocky Bayou
‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME:’ Snowbirds flock to Community Center for registration (PHOTOS)
Does Destin have 1.4 million reasons to help struggling YMCA?
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Baytowne ice skating offers rare winter treat (PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO)
NEW POLL ONLINE: From seafood shuffle to red light cameras
City approves changes to tower ordinance, quiets noisy animals (LIVEBLOG)
Man dies after 40-foot fall at AJ’s on New Year's night (UPDATE)
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: The give and take over sand
Snow no go: A nation of wusses?
Man kicked out of TGI Fridays for disorderly conduct
Obituaries 1-3
POLICE BLOTTER: The Walmart cupcake caper
ECAR president reflects back on difficult year: Real estate bouncing back after ‘little oil spill glitch,’ Mary Anne Windes says
After promotion, Destin’s Gaddis honored for his ‘dedicated service’
COLUMN: Take what I say with a BIG box of salt
Community Happenings 1-1
FINAL RESOLUTION? City, Mennillo hope new inventory puts an end to long-standing photo fight
‘We made a difference’: ECAR names winners, new officers (VIDEO)
Ring in the New Year (NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY PLANNER)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Jan. 1 - 8
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 1-1
Community Meetings 1-1
Health News 1-1
New York Mosque RNA No. 1 Religion Story of the Year
Journey to the Manger
This is not that
ROUNDUP — Hilton Sandestin Beach Basketball Blowout - PHOTOS
UPS AND DOWNS — Freeport suffers “Shaq attack”; falls on Day 3 of tourney (PHOTOS)
Freeport girls rally for second-half win over Bethlehem Wildcats (PHOTOS)
NOT-SO PERFECT '10: The triumphs and trials of 2010 (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
The flock of Snowbirds grows daily
RON HART: Follow your Hart in a look back at 2010
LETTER: ‘Gotchaville’: Stop the push for red light cameras
‘BEST YEAR EVER:’ City leaders look forward to 2011
Florida’s existing condo sales rise in November 2010
New-home sales rise 5.5 percent in November
The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties announces the 2010 Builder and Associate of the Year
Obituaries 12-30
'THE POPULATION IS IN TROUBLE': Fishing ban on gag grouper begins Saturday
Gov.-elect Rick Scott packs the Magnolia Grill (PHOTO GALLERY)
Details emerge after sheriff’s office pulls stolen truck from retention pond
Destinites band together to warn of dog drownings
POLICE BLOTTER: Man rips nose ring out of girlfriend's nose
POLICE BLOTTER: A Wii in the pants on Christmas Eve
‘LIKE A BIG FAMILY REUNION': Snowbirds arrive this week (PHOTO GALLERIES)
Obituaries 12-29
Destin hires a ‘new sounding board for the community’
HAVE A BLAST: New Year's Countdown Celebration set for Sandestin (with EVENTS LISTING)
Obituaries 12-28
Journey recalls loving mother, days at beach
POLICE BLOTTER: Man rips nose ring out of girlfriend's nose
Community Meetings 12-29
Community Happenings 12-29
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
SEAFOOD SWAP: Chamber of Commerce turns Seafood Festival over to Charter Boat Association
Founders remember ‘community togetherness’ at inaugural fest
With YMCA in financial peril, Destin may take control (MEMO)
FISH WITH AN ATTITUDE: Find out the ‘good ambush areas’ and don’t let bull reds buck your hook (with INTERACTIVE FISHING GUIDE)
'I THINK IT SUCKS': Gas prices soar above $3 again; locals feel the pain
THE YEAR IN SPORTS: It was a year of big protests, big fish, big plays and big oil (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: By the numbers: Lessons learned as a restaurant falls
Destin harbor becomes party central on New Year's Eve (with EVENT LISTINGS)
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: City leaders reflect on the good, bad and the ugly of 2010
Destin Elementary shares Christmas favorites
COLUMN: Oil spill helped me realize what a treasure we have
Local unemployment rate lower than rest of state
THE RED LINE: More questions, some answers emerge in quest for the red cliffs of Destin
‘MIRACLES DID HAPPEN’: Destin student brings Christmas cheer to Bolivia
Fest to transform 30A into a musical highway
Destin Elementary shares Christmas favorites
A POEM FOR OUR TIMES: My Florida Christmas
Deputies fish vehicle from Fountain Plaza lake (PHOTO)
Snowbirds busy during holiday season
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Dec. 25 - Jan. 1
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-25
Community Happenings 12-24
Community Meetings 12-25
Health News 12-25
2010 a ‘challenging’ year with slowly improving economy
Mortgage interest deduction pays dividends for homeowners
The real meaning of Christmas
Hold to your dream of Christmas
A milk carton Christmas
Decking the halls at Destin Health and Rehab Center (PHOTOS)
The final push: Shoppers hit Destin stores for last-minute gifts
FISH WITH AN ATTITUDE: Find out the ‘good ambush areas’ and don’t let bull reds buck your hook (with INTERACTIVE FISHING GUIDE)
Woman arrested for stealing dog bones from Destin Walmart
RON HART: Pork bill showdown: A win for the GOP
LETTER: A true Christmas miracle
Stick a pitchfork in ’em — Holmes County Blue Devils down Seahawks
GREAT SKATE: Wish Upon a Car takes underprivileged kids shopping, skating (PHOTOS)
UConn’s 89 in a row cheapens legit streaks
COOKING UP CHRISTMAS: Kids whip up cookie creations at Destin Community Center (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: If you build a house, build it well
Leading the way with their own sleigh: Destin kids deliver Christmas to needy families (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Let’s take Christ out of Christmas in December
Destin shutterbug captures lunar eclipse (PHOTO)
WHAT'S COOKING THIS CHRISTMAS? Some restaurants keep the doors open on Dec. 25th
A CLEAN SWEEP: City reduces costs of trash service, prepares to sign new agreement
POLICE BLOTTER: Man punches hole in Nightown wall
Holiday tournament promises good games, good competiti
Bulldog boys bring down Chiefs with run and gun style of play
Community Meetings 12-22
COLUMN: He Walks in Our Midst — at least in Bay County
City Council weary of red light cameras, debates regulation of lighting (LIVEBLOG)
GUITAR FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Autographed instrument being auctioned off for wildlife refuge
LETTER: Thanks for making Destin a little more merry (with OVERHEARD ON THE WEB)
After demolition, McGuire’s primed to add additional parking
DECK THE HULLS: 24th Annual Boat Parade warms the crowd on a cold night (PHOTOS)
TIS THE SEASON
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
NAUGHTY AND NICE: Destin kids weigh their spots on Santa’s lists (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 12-20
ACCIO DVDs? Woman steals Harry Potter 1-5 from Walmat
In the Christmas Spotlight: Destin announces Outdoor Decorating Contest winners (PHOTOS)
Officials in Northwest Florida and Western New York plan to help each other attract tourists (PHOTOS)
Plane crashes in Mississippi; flight plan says pilot had departed from Destin Airport
Fleeing man quotes 'Terminator'; deputy responds with Tazer
MIRAMAR BEACH MURDER: Man arrested in woman's death on Sandestin Lane (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
The Jets need to quit trippin’
Make yours a Seaside New Year (PHOTOS)
Destin Water Users sues EPA; says customers bills could double under proposed regulations (LAWSUIT)
COPTER CLAUS: Santa swaps air transportation to help Destin kids help the needy (PHOTOS)
HarborWalk Village's Christmas Music Spectacular rescheduled
Ruckel Properties sticks it to Longhorn
COLUMN: Confessing Christmas stress and coping with it
CPA puts it in the bank as Unicorn horns in on Village Baptist
Crestview Bulldogs clip Seahawks
Echoes of board shooting hitting home in Destin (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Trees Plus acquires Over the Top
2010 Realtor of the Year Winners
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Dec. 18 - 25
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-18
Community Happenings 12-18
Community Meetings 12-18
Health News 12-18
David Ott to lead Christmas spectacular
Snowbirds entertained by Opus I
COLUMN: Obsessions at Christmas
‘The Littlest Angel’ brings memories of childhood
Angels in awe as they announce birth of Christ
2011 Florida Realtors Leadership Academy
Extension office gearing up for Eco-Nomic Living Expo 2011
Obituaries 12-17
Obituaries 12-16
RON HART: WikiLeaks — Danger or Disinfectant?
Bay shooting prompts local districts to reconsider security policies
A Candy Cane Lane compromise
EDC says Destin gets ‘indirect’ benefits
Cash-strapped Fire District approves Christmas bonuses
Bulldogs trip up Lady Marlins
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Three kings meet THE King! HarborWalk rocks and rolls out Elvis Christmas show
A NOVEL IDEA: Destin author donates all funds from his new book to help the homeless
Community Happenings 12-15
Community Meetings 12-15
COLUMN: Mid-Bay monster has become a bridge too far
WHEN DOGS FLY: Barry and Mary Ford use a plane at Destin Airport to save canines from being euthanized (PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO)
One of Bob Marley’s Wailers keeps the groove goin’ in Destin
BREAKING NEWS: UPDATED: Gunman threatens School Board, kills himself (PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: Gunman threatens School Board, kills himself (UPDATED with PHOTOS and EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS)
A ROYAL BEATING — Layups are king as Bulldog boys send Jay away
‘Outplayed’ Lady Bulldogs knocked off by Royals
‘BLACK ICE:’ Dipping temperatures may cause slippery conditions for Destin motorists (PHOTOS)
2010: A year of accomplishments, challenges
Adults, kids and dogs enjoy 25th annual Christmas parade
BP “Quick pay”: Economic salvation or preying on the desperate?
Warmer temperatures returning later this week (FORECAST, PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO)
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Fla. Prepaid College Board introduces new 4-year college plan
Another member of the 'Greatest Generation' passes on in Destin
'NO LONGER VIABLE': O'Charley's closes Destin location, 10 others (DOCUMENT, MAPS)
PROTECT THOSE PIPES! Utilites warn customers about deep freeze (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Mid-Bay monster has become a bridge too far
POLICE BLOTTER: Club Overboard stage crasher charged with trespassing
REPORT: Destin EOD soldier charged with felony animal cruelty (DOCUMENT, PHOTOS)
Obituaries 12-13
Fla. Prepaid College Board introduces new 4-year college plan
LETTER: Keep your dirty sand off our private property
BREAKING NEWS: Boat parade canceled amid high winds
BOOM TIME: Eglin issues noise advisory for Destin, DeFuniak on Tuesday
LEADING EDGE: Former city councilman forms volunteer group ‘for good and for God’
V-DAY: Five years in the making, “V” restaurant at Hotel Viridian to debut on 30-A
OSHA cites Alabama-based Jamison Construction for cave-in hazards at Destin worksite
When the cat’s a stray, the child will pay to spay: 8-year-old raises money for feral felines at birthday party
CHRISTMAS ON PARADE: 25th annual parade marches through town (PHOTOS)
Later Gator: Coach Meyer gone at UF
‘GOOD CANDIDATES:’ Department of Health looks locally for oil spill study
One of Kentucky's top fugitives arrested in Destin
Destin man, two others plead guilty in scheme to transport $400,000 in stolen equipment
Niceville Christmas parade grinds to halt as allegedly drunk city worker threatens to beat
‘GOOD TO GO:’ Despite complaints, Coastline Tree building meets code
Freeport Bulldogs send Hoboes packing
Seahawks make history as they take down Milton and Tate
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here is what some people are saying online about stories in the Destin Log.
COLUMN: Here’s my very real Christmas card letter
Man gets $2,000 back, but not wallet
DOG DAYS AHEAD? City rejects 100 percent funding for dog park as it agrees to solicit donations
Woman’s best friend: Marley the wonder dog attends Destin Woman’s Club meeting (PHOTOS)
One by land, two by sea: Street parade set for Saturday, boat parade on Sunday
Sales down in October
Poison proofing for the holidays
MY GREATEST HIT — A tackle can’t keep this reporter down (VIDEO)
Grand opening of eco-friendly Mill Creek Farms a resounding success
Planning for college? Florida Realtors offers a total of $28,000 in scholarship awards
Destin author to sign ‘If Only I Had Known …'
Almost a Christian
NewSong's Very Merry Christmas Tour coming to Destin
TIS THE SEASON
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Dec. 11 - 18
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-11
Community Happenings 12-11
Community Meetings 12-11
Health News 12-11
Member of the "Greatest Generation" passes in Destin
Photographer captures beach living at Destin jetties
Sheriff Ashley announces that deputies have "resigned"
LARRY ASHLEY: I was misquoted and it's time to put the Sheriff's Office squabble to rest
Photographer captures beach living at Destin jetties
GUEST COLUMN: READY TO LEAD: What I learned from a group of Destin fourth-graders
Reports: Miley Cyrus 'secretly' bought condo in Walton County
Destin's Candy Cane Lane sign removed; residents cry, 'Bah humbug'
Club Overboard, Twisted Palms close doors; not expected to reopen
Man's wallet with $2,000 stolen: 'I just left my wallet on the counter like an idiot'
Man's wallet with $2,000 stolen: 'I just left my wallet on the counter like an idiot'
Obituaries 12-9
RON HART: Lawmakers wrangle over Rangel angle
HOLIDAY CHEER ON LAND AND SEA: Christmas spirit is on parade in Destin this weekend
MY GREATEST HIT — A tackle can’t keep this reporter down (VIDEO)
COLUMN: A pilot ponders the plane crash
LETTER: Unprofessional firing and hirings — on the taxpayers' dime
City motions to solicit funding from public for dog park, move forward with Waste Management franchise (LIVEBLOG)
'You're seeing a change in the way Florida’s run,' Scott says as he begins state jobs tour in Okaloosa (PHOTO GALLERY)
UPDATED: Exchange student speaks out about classroom incident at Niceville High (LETTER)
Obituaries 12-6
Northwest Florida braces for double punch of cold fronts
Is losing a laughing matter?
(UPDATED) Niceville foreign exchange student sent back to Israel (DOCUMENT)
78-year-old caught stealing bamboo boots, Dora toy
Interior Artistry: Kay Fant Designs expands offerings to the cutting edge
Practice pays off for Destin runner
‘MOVE IT ALONG:’ City pushes forward with Mountain Drive project, despite rain and construction holdups
Sansom is target of federal subpoena
'BAD FAITH': Attorney calls for Ashley to retract comments
Davidson Panthers scratch Destin Marlins
Christmas cheer is here! City lights up the tree in a holiday tradition (PHOTOS)
Lady Panthers maul Destin Marlins
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB
(UPDATED) Niceville foreign exchange student sent back to Israel (DOCUMENT)
Club Aqua stamps SOS Printing as Longhorn stakes its claim
Junior League will shine at McCaskill & Co. fundraiser
Destin shop will truck on as DEA pulls ‘legal weed’
TRAGIC COINCIDENCES: ‘Extremely safe’ Destin Airport has seen 10 deaths in the last two years (with NTSB REPORT and CRASH LOCATOR)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Dec. 4 - 11
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 12-4
TIS THE SEASON
Community Happenings 12-4
Community Meetings 12-4
Health News 12-4
Snowbirds hold first meeting of year
COLUMN: Jesus comes to the lowly
Send photos of Nativity scenes
Faith Briefs 12-4
Howard Group signs major business firm to Grand Boulevard
Preferred Beach Properties brokerage merges with Coldwell Banker United, Realtors in Destin
Details emerge in Sansom's hiring at Okaloosa Academy
DES students make history (PHOTOS)
RON HART: TSA death toll mounts as terrorist bullies psych us out
NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: A great American novel nightmare set in Destin
The Twelve Nights of Christmas Baytowne lights up for the season
COLUMN: The new beach is great — shells and all
POLICE BLOTTER: Girl slaps woman when told not to use iPod
Destin turtles waiting to go home (PHOTOS)
Crash backs up westbound Hwy. 98 in Destin (PHOTO)
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: The restored beach sand quality debate (PHOTOS)
Last chance to make your voice heard on city survey
UPDATED: Three-vehicle wreck kills two on I-10; roadwork estimated at $125,000 (PHOTOS)
BETA TESTED: Destined to do-good at Destin Middle School
Obama administration extends ban on eastern gulf oil drilling
'Obscure' law forces Ashley to reconsider terminating 'selfish and self centered' deputies (UPDATED with LETTER)
Destin turtles waiting to go home (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER: Girl slaps woman when told not to use iPod
FORE-KNOWLEDGE: Master instructor at Emerald Bay Golf Club preaches ‘passion,’ uses no nonsense approach on the links
'WE'RE RESTORATION FOCUSED': First public meeting about spill mostly about process
Sansom lands job at Okaloosa Academy, seeks trial delay (DOCUMENT)
Cox: Viewing problems should be resolved
Tornado watch in effect for Destin area
Last Comics standing: DREAM gets a rude awakening
Local Yocals pin down FWB Bowl
Chiefs muzzle Bulldogs in finals: Title match ‘didn’t go our way,’ coach said (PHOTOS)
Is no left the right way to go? City weighs dangerous intersection
Local developer gives new meaning to home school
Davis Properties goes the extra mile in Beach Walk
THE CAROLS CONTINUE: Cuts in DES music program can’t silence kids’ chorus at tree lighting (PHOTOS)
THE DOCTOR IS IN: A quality care giver, a lawyer, and a politician, William Escoffery realizes the American dream (PHOTOS)
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: The restored beach sand quality debate (PHOTOS)
BE A SANTA'S HELPER
Annual open house
Community Happenings 12-1
Community Meetings 12-1
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Average BP payouts higher locally, but 'it's not enough' economist says (DOCUMENT)
POLICE BLOTTER: Trespassing at AJ's and a purse pounding at Nightown
COLUMN: ‘Groping’ for answers about the TSA
Obituaries 11-29
Destin resident and former Sheriff's Office candidate spearheads effort to establish fund for fired deputies (DOCUMENT)
A ‘Chilly’ exit in Minnesota
HISTORIC APPEAL: RE/MAX Coastal Properties relocates to former office of real estate pioneers (PHOTOS)
After oil spill, Covenant Hospice expands reach with Pepsi grant
OPINION: Overeating and overspending: Tighten the belt
COLUMN: Getting a return on Christmas generosity
LPA widens nuisance ordinance to include animals big and small
Sandestin’s ‘Enchanted Forest’ brings children’s classics to life (PHOTOS)
‘IN A THOUSAND PIECES:’ First on the scene, Destin pair describe scene of plane crash that killed three (PHOTO and VIDEO)
DestinDirect.com turns out the light on Nightown/Swamp
Seahawks place second in Clash of the Champions
TWIN TURBO: Dueling sisters kick each other's butts on the court and on the track
From shooting to seafood: new poll online
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB
Huckabee ‘grateful’ as he stops in Destin on whirlwind book tour
Manatee Magic in Destin harbor (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Contracts 101; avoid arbitration
Economic factors impact Florida’s housing market in October 2010
Snowbirds plan holiday activities
BE A SANTA'S HELPER
'TIS THE SEASON
COLUMN: The Vow Factor
Unusual happenings in the Woods-in-the-Round
Faith Briefs 11-27
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Nov. 27 to Dec. 4
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-27
Community Happenings 11-27
Community Meetings 11-27
Health News 11-27
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bonefish will hook you with delish food, super service
Obituaries 11-26
SHOPPORTUNITIES: Laptops and TVs top Black Friday lists
City leaders ponder abundant blessings
From the Emerald Grande to my dog Dooker, area kids tell The Log what they are thankful for
Thanksgiving: Canadian Snowbird style (PHOTOS)
Local graduation rates exceed state average
Harbor Docks’ sister restaurant serves needy in Tuscaloosa
Stores big and small prepare to get back in Black
HAPPY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: One Destin family’s journey takes the kids along on the honeymoon
THREE DEAD AFTER PLANE CRASHES NEAR JOE'S BAYOU (UPDATE)
Destin Harvest and Coast Guard provide 175 turkeys to needy families for Thanksgiving
Fishermen still struggle after spill: There were plenty of snapper, but customers weren’t lining up
OPINION: Okaloosa needs to stand up to the TSA
POLICE BLOTTER: Mother, daughter fight while driving through Destin
Community Happenings 11-24
LETTER: Government has ruined a beach by ‘restoring it’
Community Meetings 11-24
Fishermen still struggle after spill: There were plenty of snapper, but customers weren’t lining up
Local travelers unfazed by heightened security
From Bulldog to Underdog - After victory over Liberty, Freeport will take on Chiefs in big finale
SANTA COMES TO TOWN (PHOTOS)
JOB SHOPPING: Jobs Plus mobile one stop shop sets up regular stops in Destin
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
LETTER: Send struggling Seafood Fest back to Morgan’s
Obituaries 11-22
POLICE BLOTTER: Stealing peace, fortune and pulling out a machete (UPDATED)
Miramar Beach woman vows to end 'bright red slurs'
Local vet has the ‘essence’ needed as award recipient
Grace Lutheran rounds up 56,000 pounds of produce at Crop Drop (PHOTOS)
One homeless man has cost taxpayers nearly $16,000 for time in jail (MUGS)
EXOTIC INVADERS: City plans to eradicate invasive plant species
Destin woman indicted on wire fraud, identity theft charges
THE GIFT OF CLOSURE: Lighthouse memorial dedicated to Coast Guardsmen who drowned in East Pass (PHOTOS)
Local TV station to chronicle claim pains
Nature takes its course’ on oil: In the ‘final cleanup’ phase, city vows to keep its eye on the ball
Sandestin to serve up Thanksgiving tradition
COLUMN: Stop all the worrying — God is at work
THE TRIUMPHANT TEMPO - Freeport holds on for win over South Walton
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Lady Seahawks soar over Freeport
Destin Seniors trip up in Super Bowl
'You are going to feel this in your pocketbook,' Destin Water Users manager says of EPA rules
Gulf Power to lower residential electricity bills
TIS THE SEASON
BE A SANTA'S HELPER
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Nov. 20 - 27
‘SHOCKED:’ Chamber giving up Seafood Fest after three decades
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-20
Community Happenings 11-20
Community Meetings 11-20
Health News 11-20
HISTORY MYSTERY: In search of the red cliffs of Destin (with MAP)
‘Just follow the trail of trash’: From the garbage can to the burial ground, FWC reveals the bear facts
MISSED YER BOJANGLES? Known throughout the Southeast for ‘famous chicken ‘n’ biscuits,’ eatery may pop up in Northwest Florida
Nashville meets Northwest: Nationally-known songwriters descend on coast
RON HART: The TSA: We do chicken right!
Do you know this girl?
Obituaries 11-17
Community Happenings 11-17
Community Meetings 11-17
POLICE BLOTTER: Man hides DVDs in coffee pot box at Walmart, says he's under the influence of medicine
Will Colbert, Stewart bring their act to Destin? Star power may promote region during oil anniversary
BP and government officials talk of long-term commitment, seafood safety (LIVEBLOG)
Conference Center will become Convention Center in bid to snag lost business
LIGHTS OUT: City looks to replace broken lights, scoreboards at Morgan’s
City drops litigation against Baby J’s; AJ’s ‘looking for a new vantage point’ (UPDATE)
Freeport looks to win battle of the Bulldogs
Beach Technical rolls over FWB Bowl
RULING THE ROOST: Snowbirds of a feather flock together as they cut the ribbon at Community Center (PHOTOS)
LETTER: It’s time to dial up the 211 effort for Walton
LETTER: Thanks for taking the bully pulpit
LETTER: A growing mission needs an army of volunteers
COLUMN: New sheriff’s decision was way ‘off base’
TIS THE SEASON
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Obituaries 11-16
Indoor shooting range near Nightown gets the green light from City Council (LIVEBLOG)
Police say shoeless, thirsty man swiped rubber shoes, milk and body mist from Destin Walmart
Silver Sands, Destin Commons gear up for holidays by adding seasonal workforce
WHAT A CATCH! An amazing day of fishing for Gentle Winds
Alabama senator blocked from visiting Seagrove Beach house
Obituaries 11-15
EPA takes on green sludge with proposed rules
LETTER: Man up and drop the charges against the South Walton coach
Snowbirds flocking to Destin in annual migration
COLUMN: Double Take
Ousted fire commissioners bid fond farewell to district
‘A KILLER WORKOUT:’ Golden Glove champ to open training facility in Destin
Chris Bos agrees to enter Drug Court program
A TALL ORDER: Small in number and size, Destin Marlins banking on a big season (Photos)
The A-Team lives up to its name
Doc’s Softies put heavy hand to Destiny
LETTER: A tribute to a fallen friend and ‘Bullet’ (PHOTOS)
The hungry go beyond the homeless at St. Andrews
Nov. 23 deadline to file emergency real estate claim
Florida’s existing condo sales up in 3Q 2010
ECAR members rally with Realtors in New Orleans
Coldwell Banker ‘On Location’
Event salutes veterans with food, song
Welcome back Destin Snowbirds
COLUMN: Laughing out loud
Hanukkah history
Faith Briefs 11-13
Religious Schedules
BE A SANTA'S HELPER
TIS THE SEASON
DIVIDED CELL: City, telecom industry look for common ground on towers
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Nov. 13 - 20
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-13
DEP TO WALTON CROWD: Sea life shows no effect from oil spill or cleanup (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 11-13
Community Meetings 11-13
Health News 11-13
OPINION: Fraud files: America is becoming dysfunctional
COMMERCIAL APPEAL: Segment of the real estate market bouncing back as ‘savvy investors’ jump on deals
Woman steals $171 worth of golf balls
Vision Airlines to start local flights to Niagara Falls and Miami next month (PHOTOS, DOCUMENT)
Obituaries 11-11
Airman charged with disorderly conduct, pulling fire alarm at Destin condo
'IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION' Two rushed to hospital after three-vehicle wreck in Miramar Beach (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
RON HART: Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Ounces
7 P.M. UPDATE: Employee kills Crestview hotel owner, surrenders (PHOTO GALLERY)
Inlet Reef security guard arrested after police say he misused master key
Motorcycle wreck temporarily backs up traffic on Danny Wuerfell Way (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 11-10
'Magic Mike' child molestation investigation continues
He served our country, now it’s time to give back: BP spill leaves a member of the ‘Greatest Generation’ in limbo
‘PROUD TO BE A VETERAN:’ Destinite remembers dodging flak during bombing runs
Funky foils Fud’s in title match
BEDEVILED — Mistakes cost Freeport first district loss
Destin Dolphins are Super Bowl bound
LETTER: Destin Library is an amazing asset
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man tries to steal turkey sandwich, Halloween costume
Community Meetings 11-10
Community Happenings 11-10
With a grueling election behind us, Destin political novelist doles out advice to GOP
Annual Thanksgiving at Harbor Docks
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Hord, among four others, fired by Sheriff Ashley
FISH FRENZY: Weekend sees youngsters reel 'em in (PHOTOS)
TEACHER ON BULLYING: It’s a jungle out there, Destin author pens children’s book
Plane en route to Destin makes emergency landing on Hwy. 98 in Wakulla County
Students earn high marks in DES and DMS first quarter Honor Roll
POLICE BLOTTER: From stabbing to threats of skull crushing
JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Steven Schmidt has his hands and mind in a little bit of everything (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Obituaries 11-8
Local doctor says spill may be linked to symptoms
Driver 'stable' after rollover wreck in Destin (PHOTOS)
A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: Ashley sworn in, calls for unity (PHOTOS)
VISION OF THE FUTURE: New airline coming to Okaloosa airport
'IT TELLS US EVERYTHING' Local looks to stars for answers (PHOTO GALLERY)
A Titanic mistake
In the knit of time: Long-time Destin resident knits while she sits
Oil spill: Scientists find damage to coral near BP well
DEA busts Okaloosa Island 'pill laboratory' with 'international ties' (PHOTOS, DOCUMENT)
Commander’s Palace closes it doors, opens up new opportunity at HarborWalk
New fire commissioners ready to move forward, put election behind them
Iron Man Collects Cans: Destinite dressed as super hero is a real hero to some, and spooks others
Local bands sprout up at Homegrown Music Festival
Local author explores his newest what-if scenario in “Nikita’s War”
Councilman pushes city for red light cameras
COLUMN: The opera put me in a feminist frame of mind
Chicago man accused in murder-for-hire against Destin man pleads not guilty
Health News 11-6
Community Meetings 11-6
Community Happenings 11-6
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 11-6
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Nov. 6 - 13
COLUMN: Teach your children well
Prayers answered in artist’s life
Okaloosa County low score on CRS rating scores high with residents
Local real estate market takes another dip
Florida Realtors laud voters for defeat of Amendment 4
Nov. 23 deadline looms for vacation homeowners filing payment claims
Mon Star a blackhole as TBS Comics gets the last laugh
POLICE BLOTTER: Man threatens to 'crush' wives skull, another man throws beer can
J. Ely gets down to business with win over A-Team
Musician and his saw set sights on Letterman (PHOTOS AND VIDEO)
Destiny Worship Center Blue refuses to spare FWB Bowl
Seahawks football coach arrested (MUG)
Destin Seniors shutout Niceville, advance in playoffs
Obituaries 11-4
HOGS coming back to Destin in 2011 (PHOTOS)
City looks to regulate outdoor lighting, set standards
Mixing Business for the Better …Better body, Better hair: Two Destin entrepreneurs join forces for fitness competition in Las Vegas
RON HART: Mid-term Elections: A Red Wave
LETTER: Pedro’s story
A-Team edges A&M Lawn Care
Howl at the Moon eclipses Fudpucker’s
STUNG! Vernon Yellow Jackets clip Seahawks
A TWO-FER: Freeport clinches second district title — Bulldogs aim to bedevil Blue Devils
Voters approve 3 amendments
Coley wins in District 7 over Pleat
Ashley is Okaloosa's new sheriff (PHOTOS)
Tuesday's election shakes up fire commission
BY THE NUMBERS: To see the latest results as they roll in, click here.
WHO'S IN AND WHO'S OUT: Here are the latest winners and losers in the general election
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Fresh Market to hold ‘Taste of the Holidays’ sampling event
Community Meetings 11-3
Community Happenings 11-3
Commander's Palace closes its doors in Destin
Good turnout expected but rain may put a damper on Tuesday's election (with DIGITAL ELECTION GUIDE)
‘BUMPY RIDE:’ Manholes a menace to Destin city councilman
City Council discusses antennas, shooting ranges, motions to drop Baby J's litigation (LIVEBLOG)
Destin bank robber dropped wallet, arrested (PHOTOS)
'BETTER DAYS AHEAD': Local tourist development agencies expect rise in tourism (DOCUMENT)
LETTER: Destin tourist worries about Corexit
LETTER: Destin should stop awarding contracts to 'outsiders' while local businesses struggle
COLUMN: BP claims anxiety and envy dividing the docks
A spooktacular finish for Destin Fishing Rodeo (PHOTOS)
Early voting beats primary voting in Walton, Santa Rosa (with DIGITAL ELECTION GUIDE)
POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Beach restoration emerges as an issue in zero hour of county commission race (with DIGITAL ELECTION GUIDE)
'PHENOMENAL:' Boats, fish entered at rodeo outpace last year (PHOTO GALLERY and RODEO RAP)
After more than 25 years, Log moving on up to the east side (PHOTOS)
Council changes separation distance to ‘reasonable number,’ reduces CRA debt
DRINK UP: Wine tastings raise nearly $1 million for local kids (DOCUMENT)
Woman seen talking to 'some other guy' at Club Overboard; Boyfriend arrested for battery
The men who would be sheriff debate Destin (WITH DIGITAL ELECTION GUIDE)
Amendment 8: Saving schools or costing them? Destin principals back class-size shift
Destin man, Vortex Springs owner pleads no contest to assault charges
Destin bank robber dropped wallet, arrested (PHOTOS)
After more than 25 years, Log moving on up to the east side (PHOTOS)
MERCURY RISING? Group cries foul over locally bought seafood (with REPORT)
COLUMN: Jesus is great and I am not
Health News 10-30
Community Meetings 10-30
Community Happenings 10-30
HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-30
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Oct. 30 - Nov. 6
Gov. Crist swings through Destin, plans to take ‘Florida common sense’ to Washington (PHOTOS)
Fishing Fleet Marina high-rise ‘tabled’ but ‘not forgotten' (RENDERINGS)
Minimum wake zone request a no go for East Pass
SKELETON CREW: Destin man goes all out for fright night (PHOTOS)
A catch to remember — A half century ago, Shirley Ginzburg’s king made her a queen at the Rodeo
Rough days: Tiger caught by the tail
O’Sullivan Creel offers free seminar for construction industry
A-Team edges A&M Lawn Care
Florida’s existing condo sales up in September 2010
Bruner Spartans slaughter Marlins
Religious Schedules
Derelict tugboat in Santa Rosa Sound to become an artificial reef (PHOTO)
Faith Briefs 10-30
Obituaries 10-28
Lawn Care shows it means business
Destin wins battle of the Dolphins
First Baptist dunks Emerald Coast CPA
South Walton Seahawks blow out Sneads, look to spoil season for Vernon
Deputies on the hunt after armed robbery at Destin bank (PHOTOS)
Local Yocals lock up Convicts
Freeport bucks Bozeman — Bulldogs look chomp gators in district play
Sacred Heart breaks the back of Emerald Coast Chiropractic
A TRICKY HALLOWEEN: Kids will be out Saturday and Sunday (with TIMES and EVENT LISTINGS)
COLUMN: Trust me, Amendment 4 is a really bad idea
Ethics complaint against former Destin fire official dropped (DOCUMENT)
IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE KING: Destin captain in the hunt for Rodeo riches (with RODEO RAP and PHOTOS)
Open house provides laughs, good food
U.S. MARSHALS: ‘Violent convicted killer' could be in area (MUG)
Beer, bagpipes and debauchery take center stage at McGuire’s Halloween run
Bark Park, Alaqua team up to keep park open
After 'a good time was had by all,' Destin will be Hog heaven again in 2011 (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Judges recognize top artists at weekend festival (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Campaign 2010: Hiding cash and slinging mud
Planting Peace sets sights on Indian orphanage (PHOTOS)
Bark Park, Alaqua team up to keep park open
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 10-27
Community Happenings 10-27
Woman on trampoline hit in head by golf ball in Niceville
EDITORIAL: A Destin city leader passes
COMMUNITY IN COSTUME: Fall fest draws hundreds for tricks and treats (PHOTOS)
LET HARBORWALK BE YOUR HAUNT: All-ages Halloween hoopla set for Friday, Saturday
Obituaries 10-26
JERRY NAJARIAN 1929-2010: Remembering a ‘heart that beat for Destin’
BP to pay $20 million for seafood inspections, marketing
Fire board incumbents locked in heated race
As weather churns up the Gulf, surfers grab some waves on Okaloosa Island (PHOTOS)
Okaloosa moves forward with $12 million island beach restoration
THE DAY IN ART: Arts festival a Destin masterpiece (PHOTOS)
GUESS THE WEIGHT: Captain tilts scales with a 196-pounder (RODEO RAP and PHOTOS)
Wyndham's purchase of ResortQuest is its first foray into the United States' vacation rental market
Developer accused in murder plot against Destin man
A Smooth Landing: Live Oak Landing aims to appeal to the outdoor enthusiast, offers ‘one of the most beautiful properties in the southeast’
Dine out and dig in: Destin Restaurant Week returns
‘Endless litigation’ or ‘the right direction’?
Children with sparklers started Hilton Sandestin fire, investigator says (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Destin’s got talent as students take the stage
Freeport Bulldogs stick it to Bozeman Bucks
HOG rally a big hit for visitors, local businesses (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Helmet to helmet hits: Life or death
Man throws Walmart merchandise at customers, points laser at others' eyes
20 years of Seeing Red: Wine weekend coming to Seaside
Phil: a man, a legend — a little bit of both
LETTER: Don’t stop now! Crack down on kick-backs
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Oct. 23 - 30
Destin’s got talent as students take the stage
A GOOD SHOT: Is an indoor shooting range coming to Destin?
LETTER: The Destin Fishing Rodeo is in ship shape
Hog Heaven: Thunder rolls through Destin (PHOTOS)
THE HOG RALLY: Day two in photos
COLUMN: One legal effect of marriage
Coley, Pleat vie for District 7 state House
Destinite debuts at this weekend’s arts fest
BREAKING NEWS: Accused Chilean student murderer's trial set for April (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS
RON HART: Capitalism in time saves mine
Singin’ the Blues: Shack falls to Fud’s
Destin woman chases boyfriend in SUV, crashes into palm trees
First Baptist dunks Emerald Coast CPA
Faith Briefs 10-23
Davidson Panthers pounce on Marlins
Polishing the yacht
A WHOPPER OF A WAHOO: Rodeo record falls to 98.2-pounder
Built by Faith
Garbage truck dumps flaming trash onto Scenic Hwy. 98 (PHOTOS)
Health News 10-23
Community Meetings 10-23
Community Happenings 10-23
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-23
Community Meetings 10-13
Community Happenings 10-13
Homeless sexual offender charged with failing to register address after altercation at Funky Blues Shack
THE BOY'S CLUB: Love it or loathe it, Glee helps inspire an all guys chorus at FWBHS (PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: 11:40 UPDATE: Eastbound lanes reopened after Niceville woman dies in Hwy. 98 accident (PHOTOS)
Triggers, grouper and kings (RODEO PHOTOS-DAY 11)
SHARK SATURDAY: Hammerhead and bullshark battle for top spot as young anglers hit the jackpot (PHOTOS)
Man tries to steal tire from steakhouse when he can't buy one for $20 (MUG)
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Gulfarium gator eats boy's turtle: 'Oh no alligator, let it go'
Bark Park low on cash, could close
'IT WAS ILLEGAL': Morris testifies in kickback scheme trial (PHOTOS, FILE VIDEO)
School Board lukewarm on school bus ads
Big bucks and big fish
Obituaries 10-11
‘Welfare for politicians’ or ‘level playing field:' Politicians debate public financing
SHARK SATURDAY: Hammerhead and bullshark battle for top spot as young anglers hit the jackpot (PHOTOS)
Oil spill kept beds empty in August (DOCUMENT)
Man to propose ads on school buses (PROPOSAL)
Obituaries 10-10
Destin man takes the helm at Naval Academy
Gazing into the World Series crystal baseball
INVISIBLE HURRICANE: Recession has caused Fla. to lose population, economist says
HARLEY HOTSPOT: Freeport's Outpost expecting a boost from Destin HOG rally as ‘pillage the village' image fades (PHOTOS)
SHARK SATURDAY: Hammerhead and bullshark battle for top spot
Destin deputy's attendance at trial raises questions
WOODWORKING WONDER: Hurricane Ivan propels Lonnie Rich to Destin Festival of the Arts.
Destin gas stations on the auction block
Bulldogs win Battle of the Bay
Grand Boulevard names new management team
TWO OIL CLAIMS, TWO DIFFERENT OUTCOMES: As rental owner gets paid, mate still dangling on the hook
Former NFL player Glen Coffee Jr. arrested (MUG, ARREST REPORT)
COLUMN: Making the Money Store’s Most Unwanted List
RODEO RATTLER: Tournament slithers on with a day of firsts (PHOTOS and RODEO RAP)
From Hwy. 98 safety to a beach mystery: New poll online
Destin architects design Pinnacle Point, Crestview's new rental community
Faith Briefs 10-9
Local Golfers Give Over $6,500 to Shelter House - Domestic Violence Center
COLUMN: Not available?
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
COLUMN: Crazy love
Health News 10-9
Community Meetings 10-9
Community Happenings 10-9
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-9
COLUMN: Making the Money Store’s Most Unwanted List
Halloween Hauntings
Lewis Falcons soar over Lady Marlins
Million dollar home ruined; fire takes out second and third stories (PHOTOS)
Local Yocals pull plug on Florida Septic
Monarchs reign: The biggest migration in years sees short-lived butterfly beauty (PHOTOS)
Beach Tech triumphant after date with Destiny
Local publishing company awarded 2011 contract for Sandestin Living
Marlins make good showing in three-team scrimmage
Local author unveils Dollar-a-Day real estate investment
Council airs concerns over attorney contracts, wants to reduce costs
Questions remain after pediatricians pull services from FWB Medical Center (UPDATE)
RON HART: Dem-moralized: Far from first blood as Rahmbo bolts
THEIR HOME IS THEIR CASTLE: The builder behind the ‘Barbie Homes’ brings a magical quality to Destin
Good start, disappointing finish for Destin NASCAR team
LETTER: It’s not oil; it’s life on the beach
After biking through Destin, cyclist's U.S. journey ends in tragedy
Destin man charged after fleeing rollover wreck
Obituaries 10-7
BURNING THROUGH THE HOURS: Video captures Hilton Sandestin blaze
10 pediatricians pull services from FWB Medical Center (DOCUMENTS)
Council approves FY2011 sheriff’s contract, may challenge it later (LIVEBLOG)
LETTER: Thanks for building the beach back
LETTER: A Destin Harley rider’s cry for attention
FISH TAILS AND SLITHERY SCALES: You'll never guess what they weighed in today ... (PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: Two men sought in drive-by shooting in FWB (PHOTOS)
Destin area will rebound from recession faster than rest of U.S., economist says
Destin weathers a soggy summer: Living in the Destin Dome is a mixed bag (PHOTOS)
Destin area will rebound from recession faster than rest of U.S., economist says
It's take two for Okaloosa debit card program
Obituaries 10-6
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 10-6
Community Happenings 10-2
Local says BP is ‘killing everything;’ biologist, boat captain beg to differ (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
South Walton falls to Holmes County, hosts Freeport Friday
Perfect Bulldogs take on Seahawks
ANOTHER TAKE: Guest captures dramatic pictures of Sandestin Hilton fireball (PHOTOS)
Destin seniors crush Southport 40-0
Destin Marlins pull in first victory
Rodeo Fish Tales — Shark, spinning knives and winners abound as Rodeo gets off to a rocking start
Path of Grace through Destin
FROM THE ASHES: Investigation continues as Sandestin Hilton builds a better Barefoots (UPDATED)
Parrot Heads in Paradise: Ten years later, Jimmy Buffett’s local army still searchin’ for that lost shaker of salt
Tending the garden of your financial future
A Rodeo that almost wasn’t shows city’s best face
BREAKING NEWS: FWB woman wins Lotto, splits share 8 ways
RODEO FISH TALES: Shark, spinning knives and winners abound as Rodeo gets off to a rocking start (PHOTOS)
RODEO RAP: Miss Destin demonstrates she has guts as tales emerge of a barracuda bite (PHOTOS)
ON LOCATION IN DESTIN: Locals shoot indie film 'The Last Ghost Tour'
COLUMN: City must take back the ‘public’ Point
AFTERMATH: Rebuilding begins as Sandestin Hilton cleans up after fire (A PHOTO ESSAY)
Man trespasses at Dollar General
Inshore Angler has the inside track with T-shirt sales
LPA ‘questions the logic,’ passes proposed ordinance
Animals blessed at service at St. Andrew's in Destin (PHOTOS)
Man trespasses at Dollar General
Every dog has its day in Destin during St. Andrew's Blessing of the Animals (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: FWB man says he shredded the winning Lottery ticket
AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: From 'the most frightening experience of my life' to gratitude
RODEO MONDAY: A slow go with a big finish (PHOTOS)
City Council discusses sheriff's contract, eliminating city attorney 'redundancy' (LIVEBLOG)
Kicked Out: Hartley should get the boot
Firefighters battle big blaze at Sandestin Hilton (UPDATED with VIDEO, PHOTOS and REPORT)
COLUMN: I am Mary Ready and I approve this message
Churches unite to help Destin fishermen, oil spill victims
Woman tells deputies she didn't mean to steal, going outside for cigarette with items
DESTIN DEFENDERS — ‘They bend but don’t break’: Dolphins stuff opponents
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here is what some people are saying online about stories in the Destin Log.
Destin keeps it close on the trail
Buzzer beater: Madison makes it for Blues Shack
Shoal River Mustangs ride off with win over Destin
FEELING THE HEAT: Miami’s big three take to the courts on Hurlburt for training (PHOTOS)
'JUST TASE ME:' Teen takes moped on joyride, steals cell phone to 'call some girls
Investigation leads to counterfeiting charges, $1 million bail
Freeport Bulldogs take sting out of Vernon Yellow Jackets
Shasta the cockatoo sparks change in noise ordinance (PHOTOS)
LETTER: Destinite tells meat-eaters to open their eyes
RODEO DAY TWO: HarborFest rocks, little kids parade and big fish roll in (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 10-2
15 years later, Opal still looms large on the psyche of Destin (PHOTOS)
The new bid broker on the block
Religious Schedules
Destiny Worship Center receives $8,000 grant
Say thank you to clergy in October
Health News 10-2
Community Meetings 10-2
Community Happenings 10-2
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 10-2
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Oct. 2 - 9
As Rodeo opens, BP exec offers ‘sincerest apologies’ (PHOTOS)
Bonus recreational red snapper harvest weekends set to begin in Gulf
THE FIRST FISH IS IN: Let the Rodeo Rappin' begin! (PHOTOS)
Champ's owner charged with felony animal cruelty (MUG)
Bonus recreational red snapper harvest weekends set to begin in Gulf
ResortQuest team leader elected to National Board of Directors
BREAKING NEWS: AFSOC combat controller killed in Afghanistan (PHOTOS)
WaterColor Inn & Resort ranked second on Travel + Leisure’s World’s survey
The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announces new chief operating officer
ECAR: Local real estate market beginning recovery
Obituaries 9-30
Golf Cart ‘growing pains’ hit Destin
Investigation leads to counterfeiting charges, $1 million bail
Attorney R. Scott Whitehead gets additional jail time
Destin Dolphin seniors soar over Seahawks 20-0
LETTER: TDC has some explaining to do
TDC to try debit card program again
IN THE LOOP: After plenty of peril — and oatmeal — Destin Duo complete the journey of a
Highway reopened after truck with broken axle slogs traffic on Hwy. 98 (PHOTOS)
UPDATED: Suspect at large after robbing Beach Community Bank in FWB (PHOTO)
Rodeo begins with a bang at HarborFest
Cox Communications service restored
RODEO READY TO ROLL: With snapper back in the picture, weekend trend for trips emerging
RON HART: Another televangelist flames out
THE HEAT IS HERE: King James reigns as Heat practice at Hurlburt (PHOTOS)
UPDATED: Suspect at large after robbing Beach Community Bank in FWB (PHOTO)
Golf Cart ‘growing pains’ hit Destin
'It's underneath my seat': Destin man busted after deputy detects 'overwhelming&
THE TIDES OF WAR: West Point, beach vistas inspire author to pen ‘The Parting’
AJ's Laird arrested after fight at gentlemen's club (ARREST REPORT)
Transformers 3 filming at airport, Hurlburt Field (PHOTOS)
Sheriff to Destin City Council: ‘Form your own department if you think you can do it’
Tech takes two
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Irish eyes are crying: Johnny O’Quigley’s falls to A-Team
Longhorn locks up E-Scapes Convicts
Community Meetings 9-28
Confronting the Devils — Holmes County High in Seahawks sights after South Walton posts distri
Community Happenings 9-29
Ruckel Rams jam Marlins
Crowds stick it out as Mother Nature rains on the Vince Gill parade (PHOTOS)
EDITORIAL: Devil in the details of diversification in latest economic hand-wringing
UNDER THE BIGTOP: Cole Bros. Circus wows crowds in Destin (PHOTOS)
THE HEAT IS HERE: Miami players get a warm reception at Eglin (PHOTO GALLERY)
POLICE BLOTTER: 'Brad Pitt' charged with indecent exposure near Marler Bridge
DISPATCH: Man is 'trying to get naked' in front of school (PHOTOS)
Pirates serve up win over Marlins
The man behind Lenny's Sub Shops in Northwest Florida
Legendary coach to tell business leaders ‘How to be a Winner' at church's economic c
EDITORIAL: Devil in the details of diversification in latest economic hand-wringing
Destin man gets 40 years for three BUI deaths (DOCUMENT, PHOTOS)
Man pushes woman to ground, kicks repeatedly
Destinite places third in 'Regis and Kelly' high-heel race (VIDEO)
Former Big Kahuna's owner gets jail time for assaulting accountant
Existing home, condo sales up
"COLUMN: The power of consistency and credibility
iREALTOR
Obituaries 9-26
From development to district drawing, get the lowdown on the 6 proposed state amendments
LETTER: Use ballot to combat beach bailout
Two women battle from Destin to Crestview, resulting in three arrests
Man charged with vehicular manslaughter after passenger's death in Destin wreck
Eat, drink, dine under the Palms
Man steals golf cart from Emerald Grande, drives to bank
An herbal blend of business: ‘Herbal’ shop offers ‘legal options’ instead of
THE AMERICAN DREAM: From a snack bar nestled in Nightown to Fudpucker's
ResortQuest to be sold to Wyndham in $56 million deal
Elephants, babies, dinosaurs carved at Sand Sculpting Festival (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Fans gone wild or part of the game? (VIDEO)
Seahawks post homecoming win over Baker (PHOTOS)
Niceville students investigating oil spill's effects on Destin shores (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 9-24
A Destin man races to help Champ as deputies investigate
Want to meet the Heat? Here's how!
Despite complaint to FDEP, emergency sand project set to wrap up (PHOTOS)
Faith Briefs 9-25
Pictures speak a thousand words
COLUMN: Let’s take a walk
Health News 9-25
Community Meetings 9-25
Community Happenings 9-25
FLYING HIGH THROUGH HISTORY: Pioneer parasailers remember the trials and triumphs of a Destin indust
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-25
Miss Destin meet and greet opens Rodeo season (PHOTOS)
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Sept. 23 - Oct. 2
Volunteers team up to beautify Destin for Day of Caring (PHOTOS)
Sheriff's Office recommends bumping Halloween hoopla to Saturday to accomodate church schedules
Shack attack: Funky’s bounces back after loss
Wildcats scratch Marlins — Lack of ‘discipline’ leads to last minute loss for Des
POLICE BLOTTER: A punch at Nightown and a hair-pulling daughter
Lionfish, found off Pensacola Beach, threatens Florida
PLANTING PINWHEELS: DES students give peace a chance (PHOTOS)
TDC cancels debit card program, may have to give $750k back to BP
FISH FLASH: Brutal waters, bumpy rides and birthdays (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
BREAKING NEWS: Possible hit and run shuts down Mid-Bay Bridge (PHOTOS)
RON HART: Castro & Obama: Two ships passing in the night
POLICE BLOTTER: Man dines and dashes on five glasses of wine, tries to kick deputy
Men attempt to take two microwaves with one receipt
Fire District freezes wages, cuts budget by 13 percent
Destin author takes readers ‘Beyond’ the Cold War: Elvin Bell was a mouthpiece for Reaga
COLUMN: A questionable “exchange” in the student exchange program
Obituaries 9-22
Community Meetings 9-22
Community Happenings 9-22
DMV closing its driver license office in Fort Walton Beach (DOCUMENT)
U.S. Open champ highlights Eglin golf tournament on Oct. 7
Destin seniors pluck the Eagles 30-0
Charity golf tournament is Nov. 2
A-Team gets A-game on
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SAND: Project engineer shares insight into dredging operations (PHOTOS)
From Hogs to highway safety
Alaqua may have to evacuate as uncontrolled wildfire rages in north Walton (PHOTOS)
Bicyclist hit at the foot of Marler Bridge (PHOTOS)
Freeport rises; Fort Walton falls
‘ESCAPED WITH OUR LIVES’ — After narrow win, ‘Monster’ Homecoming gam
Obituaries 9-21
Rodeo events on the horizon
POLICE BLOTTER: Threats with a knife and thefts for the baby
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
COLUMN: The national media — darker than spilled oil
Dredge continues to build the beach (PHOTOS)
'No more wheeling for you, Bill': Destin Good Samaritan helps man get back home
¡DECIMO ANIVERSARIO! Pepito’s to celebrate 10 years with salsa dancing, eating
Santa Rosa Beach sextuplet dad charged with resisting arrest after incident in Arizona (UPDATED with
City Council adopts FY2011 budget and millage rate, talks EDC and Sheriff's contract (LIVEBLOG)
'Animals deserve our merciful spirit': Mary Esther woman to protest the treatment of farm
BP's oil well dead, but disaster is not over
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: LOVERBOY works the weekend crowd (PHOTOS)
AN AMERICAN DREAM AND OIL SPILL NIGHTMARE: Foreign students also impacted by environmental catastrop
WAKE UP & CHEER! Want to cheer with the champs? Now is your chance (PHOTOS)
The medal that nobody cares about
BP's oil well near death, but disaster is not over
GOP audit notes Sansom's spending: $8,000 in flowers (DOCUMENT)
Alcohol, undersized fish keep FWC agents busy in Destin
MOUNT BOOM: Boom ‘out of sight, out of mind’ as city waits for removal
Commerce Secretary earmarks $26 million for recovery effort after "Gulf States Fisheries Disast
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Day One in photos
Seahawk defense holds strong for win
A NEW BEACH IS BORN: Emergency sand project set to wrap up as early as next weekend (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Dinner with Jesus
'CRAZY FUN': Big money, big fish are on the line in this year's Rodeo (PHOTOS)
Health News 9-18
Global Fish Aid born out of bonds of brotherhood: Destin duo planning to weigh fish at Crab Island
Community Meetings 9-18
SEAFOOD FOR THOUGHT: New location, same expectations as festival kicks off its 32nd year (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 9-18
Obituaries 9-17
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-18
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Sept. 18 - 25
Man arrested after throwing plastic cup at ex-wife
ECAR seeks sponsors for Casino Night
WindMark Beach announces new home and lot packages starting at $387,500
Florida rebate offers $1,500 back on new air conditioners
Oceania Resorts now under umbrella of Holiday Isle Properties
Champ may get his day in court (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
TAKE TWO — Destin Marlins spike Liza Jackson, Baker Gators
Pryor Pirates plunder Marlins
OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Here is some of the latest banter on our Web site and Facebook about stories t
Religious Schedules
More than a store, it’s a way of life: Destin blessed with Christian mega store (PHOTOS)
‘twelve23 Prayer Movement’ calls Christians to pray
Woman drives into Wendys, injures customer in FWB (PHOTO GALLERY)
Shark bites can’t cut into a fishy day (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 9-16
Destin students decorate toys for International Day of Peace (PHOTO GALLERY)
After pedestrian accidents, city studies dangerous stretch of road
Destin woman who fled fatal accident in 2006 arrested again, charged with DUI (DOCUMENT)
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man pushes woman off bicycle, breaks Bud Light Lime bottle over her head
City leaders question how much Economic Development Council benefits Destin
MAKING THE CUT: In a tough economy, local salon goes ‘outside the box,’ plays by its own
SAND TIME: Dredging begins on Holiday Isle (PHOTOS)
FALL FLAIR: Hundreds turn out for craft show at Destin Life Center (PHOTOS)
Destin woman who fled fatal accident in 2006 arrested again, charged with DUI (DOCUMENT)
RON HART: Walking the tightrope between freedom and security
Man who tried to fake death in plane crash on his way to Destin pleads guilty to fraud
TOURISM ISN'T ENOUGH: Region should diversify economy, experts say
IT'S OFFICIAL: Miami Heat coming to Eglin, Hurlburt for training camp
END OF THE LINE: BP shutting down Florida's Vessels of Opportunity
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man pushes woman off bicycle, breaks Bud Light Lime bottle over her head
'WE'RE OUT THERE DROWNING': Okaloosa schools pass budget
LETTER: Open your eyes and see the danger, America
Sushi Siam shuttered; Destin Commons makes room for Rooms To Go
HALO EFFECT: Young and old turn out for midnight release of video game (PHOTOS)
Links to the Seafood — Talent, Youngblood place first in Seafood Golf Tourney (PHOTOS)
THE SANDMAN COMETH: Dredging to begin on Holiday Isle (PHOTOS)
Fall Flair Hundreds turn out for craft show at Destin Life Center (PHOTOS)
SEAFOOD FOR THOUGHT: New location, same expectations as festival kicks off its 32nd year (PHOTOS)
Algae excess a disappointment for beachgoers (PHOTOS)
Hospice patient parasails through Destin skies (PHOTOS)
Pontoon rental business makes Elks lodge on Okaloosa Island even more desirable
A fumbled victory Friday’s contest is a “must win” for Seahawks (PHOTOS)
SOS Printing rolls over FWB Bowl
A&M Lawn Care edges A-Team
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 9-15
Community Happenings 9-15
Fisherman spots dolphin calf tangled in line, dragging weights
COLUMN: A final salute to a Destin resident and American hero
Holiday Isle getting an influx of sand; 'They've needed it for a long time' (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 9-13
AN AMERICAN DREAM AND OIL SPILL NIGHTMARE: Foreign students also impacted by environmental catastrop
PICTURE PERFECT: Destin Area Summer Photo Contest winners announced
McGuire's waiting for relief after owner files claim in 'the high six figures'
Two Destin men charged with swiping Sears shaver
Man takes rap for friend's marijuana; video rats out real culprit
Man caught with Viagra pill
Obituaries 9-12
A ‘Journey of Grace’ A new Destiny is realized as worship center opens doors Sept. 19 (P
FOUL PLAY: Thief steals pickles, candy and grill from Little League concession stand (PHOTOS)
Take your pick: Super Bowl predictions
Lawmen: Man fled accident, kicked, spat on deputy, Tased (PHOTOS and MUG)
With Seafood Fest on the move, HarborFest is born
ReuNIGHTed: From ‘fightown’ to ‘clowntown,’ employees and night owls celebra
Man caught with Viagra pill
Legislators tell Destin crowd that BP claims process is still broken
‘Not everything can survive ‘: Camellia Grill closes its doors
Mistakes cost Seahawks in district contest
Destin Log building on the market
COLUMN: Seatbelt law infringes on my right to life
Story Behind the Song
Okaloosa budget gets initial approval (DOCUMENT)
COLUMN: Tater tots
RON HART: Obamanomics continue to add up for Republicans
Health News 9-11
Community Meetings 9-11
Community Happenings 9-11
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-11
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Sept. 11 - 18
Separating ‘the strong from the weak’: Local entrepreneur finds success despite down mar
Suspect in custody in strip club owner's shooting death
Man takes rap for friend's marijuana; video rats out real culprit
Destinites remember the man behind the controversy
Davidson Panthers scratch Lady Marlins
Dolphin Seniors dump DeFuniak 34-6
A tie heartbreaker — Destin runs out of gas in triple overtime (PHOTOS)
CRAB ISLAND 360: As party ends, the revelry goes airborne (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
A date with the wrecking ball: City demolishes buildings to make way for parking lot (PHOTOS)
City and community leaders come with bright ideas, leave with hopeful outlook (PHOTOS and LIVEBLOG)
Faith Briefs 9-11
Destin man exudes ‘Hotness’ in contest (with PHOTOS)
Judge throws out animal abuse charges; Walton crowd protests (PHOTOS)
City and community leaders come with bright ideas, leave with a hopeful outlook (LIVEBLOG)
Fecal pollution coming from storm water runoff, officials say
Okaloosa will use BP funds to give tourists $200 debit cards
CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT? Hot Yoga coming to Destin (PHOTOS)
'HE GRABBED ON FOR DEAR LIFE': 6-year-old saves man's life at Sandestin (PHOTO)
Stiff 'n' Sore: Shark wows weekend crowd at AJ's (PHOTOS)
WHAT THEY TOOK AND WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND: Saying farewell to my foreign workers and children
BREAKING: Okaloosa overrules TDC, restores funds for bus service in Destin (DOCUMENT)
Obituaries 9-8
Man who fought for Destin strip club found dead outside Atlanta club
WHAT A CHAMP: Destin doc, animal refuge nurse starving mini-horse back to health (PHOTOS)
OVER-GROWN PROBLEMS: Unruly yards become an ‘eyesore’ when foreclosure strikes (PHOTOS)
City leaders vote to move forward with FY2011 millage rate and budget in marathon meeting (LIVEBLOG)
South Walton shuts out Franklin County, on to next battle
BREAKING NEWS: 84-year-old among survivors of Niceville apartment fire (PHOTOS)
Walton undersheriff Chapman demoted to major (LETTER)
Sea slime and slugs worry beachgoers, workers (PHOTOS)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN PROGRESS: Find out what's happening right now!
Destin Residents are Facing Foreclosure. The NFCC Can Help.
'I don't have no warrants; I'm trying to catch lizards'
UWF to test for oil on local beaches
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
There is such thing as a free lunch
Community Meetings 9-8
Community Happenings 9-8
Labor Day: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY: After a lost summer, weekend brings tourists, relief (PHOTOS
Six airmen charged with breach of peace for bar room brawl at Electric Cowboy
Labor Day crowds a relief after tough summer (PHOTO GALLERIES)
Parents fired up over buses without AC: “Yes it’s uncomfortable, but it’s not a he
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1909: As community celebrates its centennial, The Log looks back on the days o
Company forges ahead after owner's death in T-6 plane crash (PHOTOS)
‘The city doesn’t regulate Halloween’: Halloween Sunday a spooky proposition to so
Little has big plans after graduation — Destin southpaw pitcher is Citadel bound
Okaloosa plans to reduce contributions to nonprofits; Fishing museum grateful
'JUST ANOTHER SUMMER DAY': Weekend beach crowds nothing like last year (PHOTO GALLERIES)
BP workers clean tar balls, sea slugs off Walton's beaches
Quarterquack: Right decision but wrong way
Community Happenings 9-4
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 9-4
Roebuck clarifies moving plans
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Sept. 4 - 11
Beach Properties of Florida opens new Seagrove and WaterSound offices
A dream in the making
Spartans spank Marlins (PHOTOS)
'BETTER THAN NOTHING': Destin captain reacts after FWC serves up bonus Gulf red snapper se
THE BALDWIN SOLUTION: Actor demonstrates oil vacuum in South Walton (PHOTOS)
A CLEAN SWEEP: As emergency restoration project moves forward, BP sends ‘Sand Shark’ pac
Researcher: Beachside memorials would warn swimmers of dangerous surf
Walton Sheriff's Office working on sketch of sexual assault suspect
Faith Briefs 9-4
Fears of oil in inland waters grow after fish kill (VIDEO)
Local church celebrates 100th Anniversary
South Walton Seahawks blank Franklin County (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Rescued from the junkyard
Obituaries 9-4
COLUMN: Do your work as if doing it for the Lord
COLUMN: Adventures in bureaucracy at the Romanian Embassy
Health News 9-4
A dash of faith: Destin Log religion/food editor compiles cookbook for a cause
Community Meetings 9-4
Future of Destin bus routes in hands of county commissioners (DOCUMENT)
SHIP SHAPE — Coasties get a bonus workout on the hardwood at Community Center (PHOTOS)
YOUR LABOR DAY PARTY PLANNER: Greek Festival highlights holiday weekend
Incident at Walmart leaves local woman rattled: Security video shows man placing note with racial ep
Commons to help customers whose motto is Forever 21
All local charities invited to raise money at Evening of Giving
Search for missing diver will resume after Labor Day
UPDATED: Oil rig explodes, burns off Louisiana coast
A fireworks finale on tap as HarborWalk honors longtime Destin boat captain
RON HART: Tiger's Tale ends in the rough
POLICE BLOTTER FOR 9/1: Forged licenses and seafood store slugging
YEAH BOY!: Hip-Hop pioneer to bring down the house at Club Overboard (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Loud building, loud rally ... no thanks!
Sheriff's Office encourages 'safety habits' after 'sexual crime' is reporte
REVVED UP: Emerald Grande ‘booked’ for October HOG rally (VIDEO)
REVVED UP: Emerald Grande ‘booked' for October HOG rally (VIDEO)
COLUMN: Blessin’ Destin: God spared our wonderful city by the sea
TURBULENT TROPICS: Cat-4 Earl threatens East Coast; Fiona forms (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Sound the alarm: EPA edict could cost state $1 trillion
SCENIC EMERALD COAST: A collection of photos of the paradise we call home
AN OIL SCARE DEPARTURE? Airport visitors down so far this year (DOCUMENT)
Destin man sentenced to 25 years for real estate scam (MUG)
Par for Patriots
Wee win over Wewa — After narrow victory, coach ironing out Seahwak strategy as team preps for
Lion-hearted Lamb — Destinite wrestles down scholarship in Canada
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 9-1
Community Happenings 9-1
Uptown Corners is Destin investor's latest acquisition
BP unleashes ‘Sand Shark’ before dredging
Small fish, big chop, ‘huge success’ at Sandestin (with TOURNAMENT RESULTS)
REELING IT UP A NOTCH: Guess which celeb was fishin' in Sandestin this weekend? (PHOTOS)
Sheriff's Office scandal: Read the official depositions
Family members of gunshot victim in Santa Rosa Beach waiting for answers
Destin transit stops on the chopping block
Missing diver at Vortex Springs was training to teach at Destin's SCUBA tech
'AGE ADDS VALUE’: Local appraisers offer their own version of Antiques Roadshow at senior
WITH A BANG OR BUST? Rental companies put their hopes in summer's last holiday weekend
Wet weekend means big bucks for Destin businesses
COLUMN: Sound the alarm: EPA edict could cost state $1 trillion
City to ‘brainstorm’ ideas during economic summit
Obituaries 8-30
PAPER PERFECTION: Eglin engineer holds world record (VIDEO and PHOTOS)
From the rubble of Katrina a Fire is born: Brenda Darr witnesses the best and worst of humanity whil
Obituaries 8-29
Man arrested after 'struggling' with Walmart greeter over cart
BP backpeddles on oil in Pensacola Bay
Emerald Coast Power Expo: Wrestlers of all types slam into Conference Center (PHOTOS)
Stephen Baldwin to bring Thunder Response Team to Walton County (PHOTOS)
‘Rocket’s’ dead flair; congress bursting hot air
‘Troubleshooter’ helps Vessels of Opportunity get paid (PHOTOS)
Charter captain keeping ‘fingers crossed’ after reports of underwater oil surface
Seahawks soar over Wewa Gators in Kickoff Classic
Seaman who died in East Pass to be honored with monument
PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Heavy rains flood roadways
Overheard on the web
Destin man charged with kidnapping says he tried to stop man from selling drugs
Obituaries 8-27
Health News 8-28
Community Meetings 8-28
Community Happenings 8-28
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-28
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
‘ANTI-TAX’: Schools go back to drawing board after ½ cent sales tax goes down
DAYS OF THE DRAGON: Swarms of ‘skeeter hawks’ in Destin keep the itch at bay (PHOTOS)
Winds of change: Katrina evacuee’s journey ends on his tiki hut in Crab Island (PHOTOS)
"City of Refuge": Five years later, Destin still ‘proud’ of Katrina efforts (P
Lifeguards begin to disappear as tourist season wanes (PHOTOS)
FWC offers hunter safety course in Okaloosa County
'American Idol' to rock the crowd at Armed Forces Appreciation Day Saturday (with SCHEDULE
Dodgeball tournament
Faith Briefs 8-28
Travel soccer
Jewish High Holy Days begin Sept. 8
Recruiting seminar for the athletes
COLUMN: King of Relevance
Big-play Pirates sink Marlins — Team off to ‘a good start’ in pre-season game (PHO
OPINIONS: Overheard on the web
PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Surf's up on Okaloosa Island
Foundation announces winner of 15th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts Poster Competition
Building better business in Destin: Residents give city leaders and earful in survey
'ARTISTIC DIFFERENCES': Jones & Co. split after more than two decades together
Assailant on the loose after "pistol whipping," armed robbery on Indian Trail (PHOTOS)
Roebuck cleans house, makes Destin its HQ: CEO takes the helm as he moves auction company in a
LO AND BEHOLD: A boat from Destin docks in Manhattan (PHOTOS)
RON HART: Don’t take the bait: Ignore Mosque near Ground Zero
TOKENS OF TAR: As tar balls disappear from Destin beaches they find their way on to eBay (PHOTOS)
OKALOOSA COUNTY RESULTS: Here's the breakdown of how the county voted
Flowers, McDonald move on in circuit judge race
Parisot, Amunds win Okaloosa commission primaries
Sales tax for Okaloosa schools rejected; incumbent, challenger win board seats
Obituaries 8-25
On the gridiron this week
ECAR: Panhandle home sales plummet in July
Panhandling down but not out in downtown FWB
DECISION DAY: Find out who's in and who's out (with ELECTION UPDATES)
BY THE NUMBERS: For the latest vote totals from Okaloosa County, click here
Obituaries 8-24
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 8-25
Community Happenings 8-25
DECISION DAY: Polls open for primary elections (with DIGITAL ELECTION GUIDE)
POLICE BLOTTER: Neighbor uses shotgun to silence loud party on Dancing Cloud Court
CYCLE OF LIFE: Flat-landed Floridians tackle Rocky Mountains (PHOTOS)
HEART OF SAND: More than two decades later, sand sculpting vacationer still wowing crowds (PHOTOS)
Local NASCAR team races into top 10 (with COLLECTION OF COVERAGE)
Prisoner transport vehicle crashes; one confirmed dead near Ebro (UPDATED with PHOTOS)
Wrong Way: City removes signs from right-of-way (PHOTOS)
Taste of the Beach appetizer: Sample a wine, benefit a child at Friday event at The Palms
Kayak Fishing Seminar
A presidential poll and trash talking online
Power up this Saturday
LETTER: Dispersant deception?
BREAKING NEWS: Tiger Woods divorce finalized in Bay County
TRI-UMPH: Oskutis works his way to the front of the line (PHOTOS)
Danielle poised to become a major hurricane but poses no threat to land
Wreck on Highway 98 in Miramar Beach (PHOTOS)
Okaloosa to vote on sheriff's race and sales tax referendum in Tuesday's primary election
COLUMN: Beachfront owners must be vigilant after high court case
COLUMN: Parents can’t be left out of the educational equation
GOOD CLEAN FUN: Clean Coast Music and Art Fest rocks Destin (PHOTO GALLERY)
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Beach Walk Cafe offers wonderful food, view
Destin accompanies fallen Marine to the grave (PHOTOS)
POLICE BLOTTER 8/22: Don't throw glass in crab houses
RON HART: Blagobama: A Democratic disease in the Windy City
LIVE FROM THE MUSIC FEST AT HARBORWALK
Report: Destin doctor charged in patient's deaths tried to suffocate wife
Three times the triumph at Sandestin Triathlon (THE EVENT IN PHOTOS)
‘The shot’ will always be heard, loud and clear
Oiled turtle recovered off Destin among those released back into the Gulf (PHOTOS)
Tropical depression forms in the Atlantic
'Terrorists are coming in droves': Fox News regular lights up Tea Party rally
COLUMN: Bigotry’s not black and white but gray
City to Waste Management: Improve services, reduce rates
State Rep candidates talk Destin, fishing closure (MUGS and ELECTION GUIDE)
Gaetz: Feinberg promises quick claims process for oil spill
Community Happenings 8-21
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-21
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Aug. 21 - 28
Man tells deputy he broke into home, but 'did not disturb anything'
Proposed property tax notices to be mailed
Realtor education program
Walton couple win third place in contest
A new Avenue to explore
Snapper weekends on the horizon as council votes to reopen fishery
THE REPLACEMENTS — Freeport Bulldogs rebuild after stellar 2009 season
State investigator: Jay Odom pushed for airport hangar
HI-YA! — New taekwondo studio opens in Destin
Bruner trial underway; witness says he was pushed, punched
Faith Briefs 8-21
STUCK IN THE SAND? Pointe One marina permit tabled (PHOTOS and RENDERING)
Story Behind the Song
Valuation, tax notices are on the way as property values continue to decline
COLUMN: Run the race with perseverance and dedication
Destin man who allegedly lost gun during home invasion pleads not guilty (MUGS)
Health News 8-21
'AN EPHEMERAL CLOUD': Scientists prove existence of 22-mile undersea oil plume
Community Meetings 8-21
Worries persist as Health Department sounds all clear
Vehicle rolls over on Okaloosa Island (PHOTOS)
WASTED AWAY AGAIN AT BURRITOVILLE: The business boom is at 3 a.m. for burrito stand on the harbor (P
RON HART: Blagobama: A Democratic disease in the Windy City
Officials mulling over extending red snapper season
SUPER SWIMMERS: Lifeguards land second place in national contest
CHALK TALK: School Board candidates see room for improvement in Destin (WITH ELECTION GUIDE)
Cents and sensibility: Schools banking on half-cent tax for needed repairs
CLEAN WATER ACTS: Stars come out for Clean Coast Music & Art Fest at Harborwalk
WHAT LIES BENEATH: Researchers warn of oil on sea floor off Florida Panhandle
Miramar Beach House candidate: Islam is against everything America stands for
LETTER: Howard Hill is right man for school board job
Destin woman hosts rally supporting sales tax (DOCUMENT)
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man Tased, charged with kicking bulldog, picking it up by the throat
CITY UPDATE: After scattered tar balls in Crystal Beach, Destin beaches in 'great shape'
Report reveals Walton EOC director Barker resigned after improper relationship
Man tells deputy he 'shouldn't have to pay' regularly used taxi company
Destin woman hosts rally supporting sales tax (DOCUMENT)
COLUMN: The water’s fine; the damage is done
Here come the taxes! Not one red half-cent
Man tells deputy he 'shouldn't have to pay' regularly used taxi company
SUPER SWIMMERS: Lifeguards land second place in national contest
‘Neighborhood video store’ hopes to reel in the customers
County wants slower speed in East Pass
Obituaries 8-18
CHALK TALK: School Board candidates see room for improvement in Destin (WITH ELECTION GUIDE)
Cents and sensibility: Schools banking on half-cent tax for needed repairs
LETTER: Stop voting for ‘evil’ and go independent
Destin cheerleaders place first at camp
FREEBIRD FOR FREE: Locals, organizers debate ripple effect of free concert (PHOTOS)
Community Meetings 8-18
Community Happenings 8-18
Tri, tri again: Sandestin carries on triathlon tradition into its 24th year (PHOTOS)
Criminal complaint dismissed against sheriff's candidate Larry Ashley (DOCUMENTS)
HAIL FROM THE CHIEF: "Local boy" catches ear of the president (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 8-17
Chickens stressed, eggless after forced move
STRONG ARM — Walton’s Carey Nick to arm wrestle at weekend Power Expo
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Voters pack the polls as early voting shows high interest
City talks trash, discusses emergency sand (LIVEBLOG)
Obituaries 8-16
Walton continues to relocate sea turtles as neighboring counties halt excavations (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
OIL UPDATE: More oil expected as storms continue; Walton may reconsider removing health warnings (PH
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin man Tased, charged with kicking bulldog, picking it up by the throat
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman arrested for pouring water on customers at AJ's
Bucket truck causes power outage along Airport Road (with PHOTOS)
Bruner declares his innocence before his trial starts
SHOW MUST GO ON: Lynyrd Skynyrd Rocks the Beach after downpour (PHOTOS)
Niceville says former Destinite must remove family's chickens from the city (VIDEO)
Okaloosa sheriff's race enters home stretch: Voters divided over Ashley
POLICE BLOTTER: Woman arrested for pouring water on customers at AJ's
X MARKED THE SPOT: Hidden shipwreck found off Sandestin (PHOTOS)
Tallahassee Chamber to bring 400 business leaders to Destin
Fire District working toward BP contract
DOUBLE TAKE: Your national championship 2010 forecast
Man shoots himself at Destin Commons
Couple fights over man fighting; woman bites man's chest at Club Overboard
Boaters play their hand at the Emerald Coast Poker Run (PHOTO GALLERY)
A RICHER RODEO: Big money on the line as fishing tournament lands $70,000 grant
Okaloosa needs more than 'Emerald Coast' brand, TDC director says
LETTER: Vote for a man of true character
PRESIDENT'S DAY: Obamas' whirlwind trip ends with boat ride, ice cream (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
COLUMN: August heat: It’s enough to make you crazy
OPINION: All shook up
LETTER: Vote for a man of true character
TRASH TALK: City may renegotiate Waste Management agreement
Seahawks soar into season (PHOTOS)
President Obama and family visit Panama City Read today's updates
Red isn’t dead: There’s more than just snapper in area waters (PHOTOS)
Community Happenings 8-14
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-14
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Aug. 14 - 21
Destin Commons welcomes two new shopping venues to area
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in 2Q 2010
Barrels of fun: Community gathers to save the rain
Two families united by beach ‘miracle’
Trading soda for real estate
Boat Weekend Powerboats, testosterone to race through Destin
Oil impact signs coming off Okaloosa beaches
LETTER: A poem for our times
Destin's Police Blotter: A collection of local misconduct
Crist's approval plunges
Man drowns trying to rescue son
Obituaries 8-13
Obamas to join oil spill discussion during weekend trip
Autopsy report released on Destin woman's death
Faith Briefs 8-14
COLUMN: Making good out of ‘my bad’
Giving and providing for ‘the least of these’
Health News 8-14
Community Meetings 8-14
LETTER: Are congressmen too busy and complacent to respond to constituents? (MUG)
Joe Bruner taken into custody after trial date set
Man in 'critical, but stable condition' after fall from boat tower (PHOTOS)
Beach Warning signs discussed, again
Booming business, literally: Foreign workers are big business for Nightown
The ‘subsidized’ tourist: Local economist says BP should offset tourists’ lodging
Fecal pollution found at 4 local parks, advisories issued
Monkeys give Twisted Palm Bar & Grill a needed gimmick, owner says (PHOTOS)
Obituaries 8-11
Mayor says VOO program 'messed up on so many levels.'
Food for Thought
Fun Run for Holly: Curing Cancer One Step at a Time
Fisherman versus Fisherman: Reopen or roll over snapper? (with MUGS)
Bed taxes show oil spill's effect
Businesses hopeful about second concert
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 8-11
Community Happenings 8-11
Fifth Annual Destin Area Summer Photo Contest begins
Vote for Pepsi's ‘Do Good for the Gulf' grants
Meteorologist watching Gulf disturbance 'very closely'
Relief at last?: BP relief well within 100 feet of goal
County Commission candidates share their thoughts on Destin’s traffic issues, beach restoratio
Shiny & New: List of Things to Do
Marlins return experience in key positions
Slow go, but going
Officials deny dispersant use, residents beg to differ
6:30 P.M. UPDATE: Storm warnings raised as tropical depression aims at northern Gulf Coast (PHOTOS)
Captains welcome “no fence” fishing
Woman solicits help in daughter's death
Destin Commons welcomes two new shopping venues
Crabs provide evidence oil tainting Gulf food web (PHOTOS)
Poker run highlights Emerald Coast Boat Week
BP: No claims to be paid in Florida for losses in May
Sales tax referendum nears; supporters, opponents line up (DOCUMENT)
LETTER: The absurdity of snapper law
Check in, and check out From free books to storytime, Destin Library offers something for everyone
Twirl into taste: Beat the heat and enjoy a cool treat at Destin’s new yogurt-by-the-ounce sto
A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: Six candidates discuss Destin issues — in their own words (with MUGS)
Is the end near?: Responders to Gulf oil spill wrap up defining week
A-roid makes history with 600th A-bomb
'Give me my God damn food'
‘Foamies’ take flight over Destin
Regulators may open federal waters, red snapper
Community Happenings 8-7
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 8-7
Your Weekly Guide to Fun Aug. 7 - 14
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKED: Fishermen pack City Hall annex to vent about VOO program
Docks Déjà vu: From sharks to scamp, a flurry of fish on Thursday (PHOTOS)
After $7 million BP windfall, Northwest Florida TDCs plan Labor Day concert
BEATING THE ODDS, ONE PAW AT A TIME: Feline survived a brutal kick; now she needs a home (PHOTOS)
Staying on track — Track and field star represents Destin at Junior Olympics
LETTER: Where the oil went
RON HART: The narrow View reveals a wide gap
A RICHER RODEO: Big money on the line as fishing tournament lands $70,000 grant
Faith Briefs 8-7
Health News 8-7
COLUMN: Joy a gift from Jesus
Community Meetings 8-7
Area sales up sharply as more people turn to manufactured housing
Architects of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center receive honors
Better Business Bureau offers tips
COLUMN: Case should give claims confidence to struggling Realtors
The case for compensation
Local groups greet Army Special Forces soldiers and their families at Sandestin
BREAKING NEWS: Obama family to vacation in Panama City
Reader captures Wednesday's waterspout on film (PHOTOS)
Fins to the Left, Fins to the Right: Does Jaws smell oil in the water? (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS
UPDATED: BP finishes 'static kill' by pumping cement down well (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Police question 'nervous man' about theft of 40-inch TV from Destin Walmart
live live live
Tax-free holiday for school supplies scheduled Aug. 13-15
THE CASE FOR COMPENSATION: Local Realtors optimistic after meeting with BP claims czar
Destin goes back to school (PHOTOS)
David Weekley Homes announces 2010 ‘Partners of Choice Award’ winners
Fishermen vent about VOO program at standing room only meeting at Destin City Hall
Teen girl hits mom who looks at Facebook page
As BP closes in on a 'final solution', forecasters call for a mild winter
COLUMN: Man said 'oil was imminent'; God said not so fast!
Obituaries 8-4
New year, new outlook: After abbreviated summer, ‘Character Counts’ at DMS this year(PHO
'NOTHING WE CAN'T HANDLE': Destin-based bank under federal oversight
POLICE BLOTTER: Destin woman finds husband in Green Frog strip club, pours drinks on him
COLUMN: Lost in the claims process shuffle
On the Spot — readers speak out on red snapper
STATIC KILLED? BP hails 'milestone' as it claims to have plugged well with mud
After oil mess, Chamber clear on its drilling position: Chair tells legislators to put constituents
Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament set for Aug. 25
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
COLUMN: Don’t shake your responsibility, BP
CREW CUT: Back Pew falls to Shoreline
Community Church snags title after turning the tide against Shoreline
Tropical Storm Colin not expected to affect Northwest Florida
THE END?: BP crews begin 'static kill' effort to shut down well (PHOTOS)
Dannie Baker found competent to stand trial
Kings reign on the docks (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
COLUMN: No deal: Corporate welfare and Destin tourism in an oil-based economy
HUSHPUPPY LOVE: Cook whips up an asteroid-sized hushpuppy to break world record (PHOTOS)
Lowe's coming to Destin Commons
Community Meetings 8-4
Greeting the Green Berets: 600 soldiers, families will be welcomed at Sandestin
Community Happenings 8-4
'A MASSIVE WALL OF FLAMES': Charter boat charred, but captain vows to keep fishing (PHOTOS
Teen girl hits mom who looks at Facebook page
SCORCHING: Heat Index reaches 126 degrees in Destin
BREAKING NEWS: Boathouse collapses in Shalimar; four injured (PHOTOS)
Kings reign on the docks (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
BP ready to try to 'kill' the well
City Council discusses new cleanup plan, approves beach management program plan
CROONING COP: A lawman by day and a country star by night, Artie Rodriguez draws crowds to Panhandle
Crews clean up 55-foot boat destroyed in fire (PHOTO GALLERY and VIDEO)
Season's fourth tropical depression forms in Atlantic
COLUMN: No deal: Corporate welfare and Destin tourism in an oil-based economy
FEELING HOT, HOT, HOT: Sunday temp. reaches 101 degrees (PHOTOS)
Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament set for Aug. 25
36-foot boat destroyed in fire south of East Pass
THE CRAB ISLAND PARTY GOES ON: Chicken fights, sharks, and dogs, OH MY! (THE DAY IN PHOTOS)
BP 'carpet bombed the ocean' with dispersants ... 'and the Coast Guard allowed them t
Obituaries 8-1
ATTENTION BOAT CAPTAINS: City to host Vessel of Opportunity meeting
NOAA: Surface oil no longer a threat to Fla.
Just eat it?: Enzyme could gobble up oil product; City to discuss topic Monday (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
Divine holdout? The case against Tebow — in brief
City awaits permit, ‘optimistic’ sand will hit beaches by 2011
'GOOD FOR MY SOUL' Chilean student, gunshot victim returns to Destin area to find peace (V
Mayor targets ‘misleading’ Health Department signs: Department says ‘health issue&
Kids Summer Activities
School Supply Shopping List 2010-2011
Community Happenings 7-31
The bus stops here
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-31
TDC has ‘lots of ideas’ for BP money
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 31 - August 7
BP agrees to reimburse Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
Faith Briefs 7-31
DANGEROUSLY HOT: Extreme heat index prompts hazardous weather warning
Operation Inspiration uplifts with music
AMBER ALERT Okaloosa deputies on the lookout for 6-year-old
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Obituaries 7-30
After 37 years, the music is silenced
Man steals purses at HarborWalk while girls climb tree
‘Hard to overcome’: Destin captains turn to task force to save season (with LINKS BEYOND
June sales hover at 2009 levels
Fish: It’s what’s for dinner
2010 Parade of Homes award winners announced
A&M Lawn Care mows down the competition for tournament title
ECAR hosts public forums
New BP CEO to 'scaleback' oil spill cleanup effort
Homebuyers get tax credit closing and flood insurance extensions
A great ‘fit’ Destin’s new work out option
Beachfront home values will take a smaller hit than expected
Health News 7-31
ECAR recommends candidates in Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Community Meetings 7-31
Many ‘Atlanta Beach' owners foiled by oil
Kids Summer Activities
AMBER ALERT Okaloosa deputies on the lookout for 6-year-old
READY AND WAITING: With clear beaches, contractor keeps cleanup crews on standby (PHOTOS)
'BP will only pay who screams the loudest': Businessmen vent to BP pay czar during Destin
Sansom attorneys want prosecutor removed for 'vindictiveness'
RED ROCKED — Snapper shutdown, federal fishing ban means smaller bite for area captains
BYE, BYE TO THE BIG TOP: Le Grand Cirque to perform final show in mid-August (PHOTOS)
RON HART: Rangel wrangle: Dems learn Ethics 101
LINKS BEYOND: Destin still in the national media spotlight as oil catastrophe passes Day 100
COLUMN: Beachfront home values will take a smaller hit than expected
POLICE BLOTTER FOR JULY 28: A fight over porn and a balcony jumper
'A PLAGUE ON SOCIETY': Deputies to crack down on drinking and driving in Destin on Friday
COLUMN: The Yuppies strike again: September Seafood Fest defies tradition
'A BITTERSWEET DECISION': Air Force limits F-35s to 59 (PHOTOS)
COLUMN: Hey Obamas, ready to go Goofy Golf?
Deputies to crack down on drinking and driving in Destin on Friday
Nine bags of tar balls collected from Choctawhatchee Bay
RED ROCKED — Snapper shutdown, federal fishing ban means smaller bite for area captains
POLICE BLOTTER FOR JULY 28: A fight over porn and a balcony jumper
CAPTURING HUMANITY: Destinite photographs the world (PHOTOS)
BP won't reimburse wildlife refuge for costs to treat animals (PHOTO, DOCUMENT)
Okaloosa backs off employee furlough proposal as it sets tax rate
True Blue: Destiny Worship Center takes the title
Benefit concert tonight to raise money for family of local
Keeping up with Jones — Former Destin Marlin, Viking to play for North Carolin
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Community Meetings 7-28
Community Happenings 7-28
School Board defends half-cent tax proposal (with CHAMBER RESOLUTION)
‘To tell the truth’: Californians find the real story in Destin (PHOTOS)
Locals make the case for — and against — presidential vacation (PHOTOS)
YOUR TURN: Why should the First Family choose the Destin area for its vacation?
Catching what we can — Captains get creative to keep the racks full
DANCE ON DESTIN: TV star angler films spot for TDC (VIDEO)
Walmart closer to reality in South Walton
The men who would be sheriff come out swinging at forum
Seaweed invades Destin beach (PHOTOS)
A-Team gets its A-Game on, fazes Phase II
Just Kick’n It has Brown Chicken running around with its head cut off
YOUR TURN: Why should the First Family choose the Destin area for its vacation?
Brawl ensues at Swamp over which military branch is best
COLUMN: Turtle helpers may do more harm than good
EDITORIAL: The benefits of playing politics with Big Oil
DESTINY DISCOVERED AFTER NEAR DROWNING: Louisianian composes piece of music after lifeguard saves hi
Bye to the boom (PHOTOS)
Man tries to sell Xanax at Hooter's, arrested
Destin down to ‘pencils and paperclips’ as city, county struggle with tough decisions on
Local, musical perspective: Destinite releases “Oil in the Water” (PHOTO, VIDEO)
A shopping cart conundrum?
Fire district receives AED Grant from State
Oil spill protesters hit U.S. 98, want more action (PHOTO GALLERY)
Bonnie whips up waves but doesn't deter beachgoers (DAY IN PHOTOS)
'Gulf Speaks' protest set today for Destin, Emerald Coast
NOT TAKING THE BAIT: Bait shops struggle after oil spill
SWEET RELIEF: Destin businessman's business is abuzz with bees (PHOTOS)
The numbing affect of No. 4
Beach restoration opponents prevail as county agrees to leave Oceania condo out of Destin project
RON HART: The Last of the Mohegans — Casinos
'Gulf Speaks' protest set today for Destin, Emerald Coast
Record setter strides through Destin: Goes coast-to-coast for fitness
BUSINESSES BAND TOGETHER: Bartering to keep heads above water
Battling baby: Delaney's Fight forms as little Destinite fights cancer
Snapping up the snapper (with CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS)
Local homebuilders defy current market trends
WILL IT BE DESTIN? Obamas to vacation on Florida's Gulf Coast in August
From Sunshine State to ‘the land of the midnight sun’
After Destin disappearance, sixth pre-trial hearing set in murder case for man accused of killing ex
With Bonnie on the prowl, protection plan pulled
Redfish seminar set for July 21
Bare foot, blue foot: Public grass leaves its mark(PHOTO)
Men swipe golf cart from Harry T's, drive across Destin Bridge (UPDATED)
One cap in place, ready for removal of another (PHOTOS)
Man charged with 'throwing a deadly missile' at party bus
COLUMN: The Last of the Mohegans — Casinos
Destin man convicted on 3 counts of BUI manslaughter, faces 45 years (PHOTOS, DOCUMENT)
10 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm warnings go up for Destin area as Bonnie moves over South Florida (MA
Frozen Chosen freezes out DWC Green
Religious Schedules
Shoreline A bashes Village
Breaking the Ten Commandments
A-Team derails The Track
Health News 7-24
Pomp and surf
Community Meetings 7-24
'Driving on ice': Vehicle crashes into ditch off of Commons Drive (PHOTOS)
Kids Summer Activities 7-24
COLUMN: Second T-6 crash raises serious questions
Community Happenings 7-24
LETTER: Likely to crash
Upcoming Arts and Entertainment
Local oil booms being removed for Bonnie
Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 24 - 31
It’s on: Hush puppy production (PHOTOS)
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in June 2010
Spill czar says cap will stay on well despite tropical cyclone (LIVE FEEDS, PHOTOS, INTERACTIVES)
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Earth Day Beach Clean Up
The Beachcomber Happenings - March 25, 2010
The Beachcomber Newsletter - March 11, 2010
NWFLAA interview with the Bay Beacon
The Beachcomber Happenings - February 25, 2010
The Beachcomber Happenings - January 28, 2010
The Beachcomber Happenings - December 17, 2009
Destin Holiday Floral Showcase
Keller Williams Emerald Coast Announces A Distressed Seller’s Solutions Seminar
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Kiplinger Magazine: Destin Realtor Helps Sellers with Short Sales
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Florida Short Sale Contracts Are "Contracts"
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