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The westbound outside lane on U.S. Highway 98 west of Big Kahuna’s Water Park will be closed from 9 p.m. today to 5 a.m. Thursday as crews make road repairs, according to the Florida Department ... READ MORE
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PANAMA CITY— The tornado that ripped through Oklahoma on Monday affected dozens of people. Now Floridians want to help. READ MORE
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The latest 2013-14 budget figures show Okaloosa County faces spending requests at least $5.6 million over projected revenues. READ MORE
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Not once, not twice, but seven times this season, Jason Shirley smacked one out of the park for the Destin Marlin baseball team.
Not only did the 6-foot, 180-pound eighth grader lead the team i... READ MORE
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Dissections are all in a day's work for Caroline Lathi, a junior at Fort Walton Beach High School.
Occupations in the medical field are some of the fastest growing careers in recent years. With... READ MORE
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Putting on a rock and roll festival is no easy undertaking, but 14 months after connecting the power cord, the team at 103.1 The Blaze has done exactly that.
"It's been a culmination of a ... READ MORE
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Things are really hoppin' over at the Hallmark household … literally.
Capt. Jason Hallmark, who grew up with not-so-ordinary pets, recently acquired a wallaby, a miniature kangaroo.
"H... READ MORE
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When it comes to reeling in fish, sometimes it just takes two.
Such was the case Monday aboard Capt. Steve Haeusler's First Light when Evan Roseman hooked up with a 50-plus pound amberjack.
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While crews from Gator Dredging are still removing sand from Old Pass Lagoon, more money is needed to clear up another problem area.
"We actually have seen another relatively pressing area... READ MORE
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TUESDAY UPDATE (by Angel McCurdy of the Northwest Florida Daily News)
A 44-year-old woman was arrested Monday on charges of driving intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury to another.
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The Okaloosa Arts Alliance and HarborWalk Village held the 6th annual Family Fun Arts Fest this weekend at HarborWalk Village in Destin. The event featured local artisans, craft vendors, hands-on... READ MORE
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HarborWalk Village has your ticket to fun this summer.
“There is something new and exciting for everyone to explore,” said HarborWalk’s Jamie Hall. “Fishing adventures, shopping, dining and ent... READ MORE
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No one loves the J-1 students or has a bigger heart for them than me.
Over the last seven years, I’ve sheltered 13 of them and have helped countless more with transportation, food, medical visi... READ MORE
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May 19 - 25
35 years ago — 1978
The 30-year old Destin Charter Boat Association voted to close its booking office.
The Destin Medical Clinic added x-ray capabilities to its l... READ MORE
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If your pooch is in need of a little pampering, Goochie Poochie will provide your pet with a spa and hotel experience that is second to none.
"We are going to offer full-service grooming, ... READ MORE
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The Waits family is the brains behind the buzz of Destin's newest business, The Honey Pot.
Opening less than a month ago, The Honey Pot has already carved out a niche as a one-stop shop for any... READ MORE
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After almost 10 years as the Town Manager in Rosemary Beach and seven years on the Destin City Council, Jim Bagby has been chosen to head up the Walton County Tourist Development Council as its ... READ MORE
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The Destin Log’s Facebook page has been looking a lot like the wild kingdom lately. It began with Destin’s Chris Lambert, who shared this photo of a “little fella” he spotted at Ed Walline Beach ... READ MORE
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Clay Hildman's catch turned a lot of heads on the docks Wednesday, and if it had been October, it may have won the jackpot.
Hildman's 48-pound king mackerel that he hauled in on the Phoenix wit... READ MORE
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Destin resident Jean Grieve is many things to many people; friend, wife, mother, volunteer and survivor. But, one thing Grieve is not is a complainer.
"It literally took my breath away . .... READ MORE
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Voters in Destin do not want to pay more taxes, and it showed as they handily voted down a referendum by the Destin Fire Control District that asked them to approve a hike in the millage cap from... READ MORE
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Sandwiched between two city owned properties is a big opportunity for the city of Destin.
The site of the former Ready Mix USA concrete plant is on the market and has caught the attention of ci... READ MORE
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First responders from Destin and across the Emerald Coast take part in an annual trip to Talladega, where they serve on the front lines during the weekend's race festivities. After returning from... READ MORE
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ROSEMARY BEACH — Near the 2012 election, and after bragging about killing bin Laden based on intelligence gained by water-boarding (a tactic he campaigned against), Obama and his O-bots lied to ... READ MORE
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For the first time in years, the beaches of Holiday Isle are overflowing with sugar-white sand.
The wider and taller shoreline is the result of the recently completed West Destin Beach Restorat... READ MORE
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The Walton County Commission scoured the country to find a new Tourist Development Council director.
Turns out the guy they wanted was right here all along.
Jim Bagby, the town manager of R... READ MORE
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Voters on Tuesday emphatically denied the Destin Fire Control District’s request to increase its millage cap to 3.75 mills, the maximum the state allows.
The measure was defeated by a vote of 1... READ MORE
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A new Memphis-based airline has announced plans to offer direct flights between Destin Airport and cities around the Southeast.
Southern Airways Express has confirmed it plans to launch service... READ MORE
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New York Life Insurance Company will host another Child I.D. Program Saturday, May 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Destin YMCA.
Destin's YMCA became headquarters for New York Life Insu... READ MORE
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Senior Airmen Chris Kohan and Edward Scoby have both experienced their fair share of grueling workouts during their time in the military.
Never quite finding a way to soothe their sore muscles ... READ MORE
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The Norriego Point dredging project has only been underway for a few days now, starting May 11, but The Log asked folks around Destin what they thought about the project so far.
With May 24 bei... READ MORE
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Local psychic and part-time Destin resident, Sonia Mitchell, spent numerous childhood summers here before she first set up shop 20 years ago.
"When I was a little girl, my spirit told me I... READ MORE
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City leaders have long made it known that they want to diversify the economy beyond its current tourism heavy state, but the question is what it looks like.
"If we could get some light man... READ MORE
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Who you gonna call in Destin when Spiderman gets a broken arm? Try 863-2153 and ask for Dr. James Watt.
I dislocated my little finger and was waiting in my private room for Dr. Watt to have a l... READ MORE
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As part of Destin's "Clean City Initiative," city leaders are looking for volunteers to participate in the Adopt-A-Street program.
"It's a really easy way to help keep your city ... READ MORE
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Dredging is officially under way in the Old Pass Lagoon.
"They actually began Sunday night," said Steve Schmidt, the city's public services director.
As part of the project, Pinel... READ MORE
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Although the election is still more than three years away, state Rep. Matt Gaetz has thrown his hat into the ring to fill his father’s Senate seat.
Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, will ...
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As with tradition, crowds gathered in masses for the annual Blessing of the Market place Wednesday and the Blessing of the Fleet Thursday.
This year's Blessing of the Fleet was the largest yet,... READ MORE
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For the team at Blue Marlin Realty Group, business is about more than selling real estate, it's about building relationships in the community they love and support.
"It's the culture of ou... READ MORE
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May 12 - 18
35 years ago — 1978
Dr. Bob Ratcliff elected president of the Destin Chamber of Commerce.
The outdoor magazine Sports Afield named Destin's A & J C... READ MORE
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It’s tempting to compose another one of my whiney diatribes about what’s become of Destin in the 40 years I’ve lived here. I make no apologies for being an old dinosaur living among the ... READ MORE
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“You have taken the first step in becoming a leader in the Destin community. Don’t stop what you’ve started. Keep visible, keep active, keep learning, keep leading,” charged the ... READ MORE
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The city of Destin has contracted with Gator Dredging to dredge the Old Pass Lagoon channel adjacent to the Marler Bridge in East Pass beginning Saturday, May 11. The project is scheduled to be ... READ MORE
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From their military careers, to battling cancer to falling in love, Melissa Ledezma and Jovan Scott have been through a lot in very little time.
And this weekend, the happy couple will finally ... READ MORE
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Destin's Geneva "Ginny" Gibbs really knows how to celebrate a birthday in style.
Celebrating her 90th on April 24, the spitfire granny has been a Destin resident since 1952, when she ... READ MORE
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Pomp and circumstance collided last weekend for the man who has served as the Destin Fishing Rodeo weighmaster for the last 25 years.
Bruce Cheves was awarded the University of West Florida Pre... READ MORE
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Tuesday is the last chance for voters to take to the polls and voice their opinion on the Destin Fire Control District's proposed millage cap increase.
"It all comes down to the voters and... READ MORE
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It is that time of year when we begin to see dozens of young bicyclists riding down U. S. Highway 98. There is such an anticipation and excitement to welcome these J-1 students to our ... READ MORE
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A majority of city leaders are against a proposal by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners that could raise the local option gas tax in the county.
"Something will f... READ MORE
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Quest (n) — the act of seeking or pursuing something.
This weekend, those who enjoy seeking out new artists, artwork, wines and cheeses, and music will be rewarded. ArtsQuest F... READ MORE
