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Teen steals more than $120 in surf shop merchandise

Mona Moore, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN — A Tennessee teen was caught shoplifting on March 8. The 19-year-old took two pairs of board shorts and a t-shirt from the Maui Max Surf Shop on Legendary Drive, according to an arrest report from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s... Full story

COLUMN: When it comes to the drilling debate, what we already have in hand is worth protecting

Brian Haugen

You’ve heard the old phrase “one in the hand, two in the bush”? This, of course, refers to the greed that people face when they see two of something they want versus being thankful for the things they already have, thus risking... Full story

SANSOM FALLOUT: Joint bill would open state budget process to the public

Martin Merzer, Florida Freedom Newspapers

TALLAHASSEE — The grand jury that indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom expressed itself clearly on the matter of openness and transparency in the legislative sausage-making known as the final budget process. At issue: the last stage of... Full story

EVOLVING ESTATES: LSU Tigers coach to be Mattie Kelly’s new neighbor

Tosha Sketo

Destin matriarch Mattie Kelly may soon have a new neighbor in The Estates at Indian Point. The first home in the exclusive gated community will be complete in two to three weeks, according to Titan Development Enterprises Managing Member Ron... Full story

WALK FOR HOPE: Family and friends gather for an inspiring little girl

Andrew Metz

When Matt Traylor watches the video of this past Christmas, he is amazed to see the progress that his daughter, Hope, has made. “To watch it now is just odd,” said Matt. “All you could hear was the crinkling of wrapping paper in... Full story

Destin man threatens wife with attack by chain saw, battery acid

Wendy Victora

DESTIN -- A 28-year-old man was arrested after his wife told Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies on Feb. 27 that he had threatened to "cut her up with a chain saw and pour battery acid on her body" if she told law enforcement he was doing... Full story

Florida House of Destin transforming old Broken Egg and Miss Chen’s buildings into restaurant and bakery

Andrew Metz, Destin Log

Brenda Waldron, of Wilmington, Vt., and Debbie Harris, of Americus, Ga., spent their childhood vacations visiting Destin from their home in Phenix City, Ala. For years, they dreamed about the day when they could live in their favorite beach... Full story

Country star has been around The Block: Tracy Lawrence to play Saturday in FWB

Andrew Metz, Destin Log

Tracy Lawrence has been traveling to Florida for almost 20 years to play for audiences of all sizes. On Saturday night, Destin area residents will have the opportunity to see a country favorite up close and personal. With over 22 top ten hits and... Full story

Behind the Back Porch is Breaker central on Thursday (PHOTOS)

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From vintage planes to economy, newly-elected councilors get focused

Don’t count out the odd man out: Marler has 'bigger fish to fry'

Tosha Sketo

Destinites chose their next three city councilmen on Tuesday, but odd man out Cyron Marler said, “there are no sour grapes.” Newcomer Larry Hines led the pack on Election Day, garnering 894 votes, or 29.91 percent. Current councilman... Full story

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