Destin Log

07/29/2024

Florida Supreme Court orders state to respond by Friday to petition to throw out latest financial statement for proposed abortion access amendment.

07/29/2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's willing to accept term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices if there are also term limits for members of Congress.

07/29/2024

Former first lady Melania Trump spent first 5 months of the Trump administration living apart from the president — so Barron Trump could finish school

07/29/2024

Check your tickets for Florida daily lottery draw games here.

07/29/2024

The recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters, previously scheduled to open on Aug. 1, will now open Sept. 1.

07/29/2024

Okaloosa's Kindergarten Kickstart helps 340 pre-K students transition smoothly to kindergarten with school readiness activities and supplies.

07/29/2024

After months of no relief from the brutal heat, Floridians want to be done with the scalding, dry weather. Here's when the fall season begins

07/29/2024

Here's a look at the tentative millage rate for Destin and a glance at which properties rank highest in terms of taxable values.

07/29/2024

The tropical wave currently has a 50% chance for development over the next 7 days and could become a tropical depression by mid to late this week.

07/28/2024

'We beat them all': Small Destin team wins big at regional lifesaving competition in Navarre

Out of 13 teams from Florida and Alabama, Destin took first place in the United States Lifesaving Association southeast region two-day competition.

07/28/2024

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Monday and runs through Aug. 11. Shoppers will save on clothes, school supplies and computers.

07/28/2024

Dramatic, life-saving rescue in Destin after a boat with five aboard capsized in the Gulf

On July 5, the Destin Fire Control District rescued five people from a capsized boat in the Gulf. Check the details of the dramatic turn of events:

07/28/2024

Area of disturbed weather over central Atlantic is expected to interact with approaching tropical wave. Conditions are forecast for some development.

07/28/2024

Coming around: $16.6 million expansion of baggage area at Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is expanding its baggage claim area with a $16.6M project, adding more space and improving facilities for travelers.

07/28/2024

Check your tickets for Florida daily lottery draw games here.

07/27/2024

Check your tickets for Florida daily lottery draw games here.

07/27/2024

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.

07/27/2024

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.

07/27/2024

The one-night-only fundraiser for Sinfonia Gulf Coast is Sept. 17 at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.

07/27/2024

2 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

Going out to eat? See which Okaloosa County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

07/27/2024

Florida's insurance industry has been deemed on life support in recent years as carriers dropped policyholders.

07/27/2024

Everyone welcomed to Destin's 40th Birthday Bash

The party beings at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at HarborWalk Village. HarborWalk and the city has waived parking fees for the day.

07/27/2024

Trump was the keynote speaker at Turning Point's event, honing his attack on the now presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.

07/27/2024

11 Florida Big Lots locations have announced closing sales. Is Destin on the list?

Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores this year and at least 11 Florida stores made the list of store closures, according to the store's website.

07/27/2024

National Hurricane Center in Miami is tracking an "area of disturbed weather" in the central Atlantic, but don't expect it to survive Saharan dust.

07/27/2024

Do you have a $2 bill tucked away? It could be worth more than $4,000. Here's what to know

$2 bills can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, according to U.S. Currency Auctions. Here's a closer look at their values and rarity.

07/27/2024

Black women say they will have Kamala Harris' back as the vice president endures bigotry and sexism in her push for the presidency.

07/27/2024

Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through the Destin Log obituaries: https://bit.ly/47ZdYIQ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Destin_Log

07/27/2024

Mega Millions tickets start at $2 apiece. The grand prize for Friday, July 26, 2024, was $306 million.

07/26/2024

Planning a weekend getaway for Labor Day this year? If you’re looking for quick ideas, maybe look in Pensacola’s own backyard.