Florida lawmakers clash on growth control plan
Florida legislators debate how to manage rapid growth as Rep. Jon Mills and Rep. James Ward rewrite coastal provisions. Ward advocates a statewide coastal construction line, a 30-year erosion limit, and a stringent building code to curb new infrastructure and development along beaches. Final package may wait until next year.
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Rose Flagg
Florida
Ing
Jon Mills
D-Gainseville
James Ward
Ward
Mills
Bob Graham
Fort Walton Beach
Natural Resources
CCCL
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Miami Beach
South
Walton County
Tallahassee
Destin names Crook city logo winner in contest
Leonard Crook, 66, a retired art director, designed Destin’s winning city logo featuring a horseshoe over a charter boat and fisherman with condos and clouds. The logo symbolizes ongoing growth and good luck, with modifications possible for city stationery and a flag.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin City
Leonard Crook
Destin Florida
Crook
Miramar Beach
Destin
Schering-Plough
County Board Plans Hearings On Gas Tax
Okaloosa County commissioners scheduled two public hearings on a gasoline tax to fund roads and bridges. A 4 cent per gallon levy could raise about 2.4 million yearly, with forums April 30 in Shalimar and May 7 in Crestview. Nearby talks note a 1 or 2 cent option needs three votes, while 3 or 4 cents require four.
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Tina Harbuck
Okaloosa County
Commission
Shalimar
Crestview
Mitchell
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Wright Parkway
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