Opinion

LETTER: Thanks for the shot; I’ll keep working on safety and savings

Sky Monteith, Speaking Out

I thank everyone that got out and voted, especially all those who took the time to give me a look and voted for change in the status quo. I truly believe we can save money and improve services from where we are today, particularly police services. ... Full story

LETTER: Class warfare

What a disappointing message from the president’s State of the Union address. Class Warfare! Obama has been president for three years and his State of the Union message is still blaming everyone but his own administration for the financial decl... Full story

LETTER: Bingo found a forever home

Just a quick note to inform you that Bingo found a loving home on Saturday. The adoptive parent stated that her interest in Alaqua and Bingo was a direct result of the article that The Log was so kind to publish on Christmas Eve. Bingo, Alaqua, an... Full story

MARY READY: A stupid discussion vs. words for the wise

By Mary Ready, Ready or Not

A popular saying these days is “You can’t fix stupid.” Apparently there’s no medication, no therapy, and no intervention to cure that malady. Here are some other sayings on the subject of stupidity vs. wisdom: Stupid is as... Full story

Overheard on The Web: State of the Union Edition

Greg Schmidt: He didn't have to! There wasn't anything worth applauding for except when he left the podium. Teresa Abraham: I need a barf bag. MaryAnn Powell: Didn't watch! Callan Taft: I just wasted an hour of my life hearing rhetoric on what h... Full story

LETTER: Honesty, integrity: The case for Cyron

As the Destin city election nears this Tuesday, Jan 31, I feel it is my duty and pleasure to let the voters know about an awesome man, Cyron Marler. He is running for city council. I have known Cyron my whole life. He is the great-grandson of... Full story

LETTER: County admits it’s wrong: from sand to seaweed

To quote a phrase from former Okaloosa County Commissioner Mike Mitchell in a recent letter to the editor: “The Jan. 16 meeting of the Okaloosa County Commission concerning beach restoration demonstrated a meritorious moment in government act... Full story

COLUMN: When it comes to sand saga, doing nothing is something

Pete Blome, Libertarian View

An open letter to the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners: How did we ever come to be in this place and time talking about MSBUs and sand? Beach sand is eroding on built-up, privately-owned Destin beaches. Did the owners fix it themselv... Full story

Overheard on The Web: Politics

With the GOP presidential horse race running through Florida, The Log recently asked its Facebook friends “Who thinks a presidential candidate will roll through Destin? Who do you want it to be?” Here are some of the replies.   K... Full story

LETTER: ‘Welcome aboard’ to the Crispy Warriors

Last Thursday morning at the Another Broken Egg Restaurant in Destin, 14 local veterans met to solve the world’s problems.  One of the oldest members of this group that we call the Crispy Warriors is also the most famous. Harry Johnson... Full story

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