Isle Group Considers Hiring Sheriff Deputy
Holiday Isle Improvement Association weighs hiring a summer patrolman with police training or deputization under Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Gilbert. Board discusses cost roughly 30 000 for full-time coverage per year or 25 per leaseholder. They plan to talk to Gilbert and report back while also addressing rental unit garbage piling along roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Holiday Isle
Improvement Association
Okaloosa
Larry Gilbert
Sheriff's Department
Houston Beaumont
Association
Jack Becklund
Gilbert
Beaumont
Becklund
Karen Ward
Brown
Daylight Saving Time Arrives In Late April Weekend
The article notes clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday April 23 likely referencing April 24 Its tide table lists highs and lows and daily times for April 23 24 and 25 along with sunrise and sunset hours and daytime temperatures.
Barron vows fight on saltwater license bill
Destin charter boat captains hear Senator Barron oppose the saltwater license. The Panama City Democrat said he will block floor action where possible, calling the measure punitive and an obstacle to tourism. Supporters cite proposed fees projected at 32 million, while critics doubt replenishment of the ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chitwood
Senate
Dempsey Barron
Destin
Barron
Panama City
Tallahassee
Rules
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
Natural Resources Committee
John Cheney
Destin Charter Boat Association
Cheney
DCBA
Kelley
Walton Hills Road funds eyed for Powerline Road repair
Walton County commissioners eyed an $800,000 windfall in transportation funds for resurfacing and upgrades. Commissioner Billy McLean prioritized Powerline Road and other aging roads, noting surveys already done and possible DOA DOT guidelines. A brainstorming session will decide spending after state directives, with potential up to $1 million including a DOA boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Walton County
Billy McLean
Powerline
McLean
Department of Transportation
Commission
DOT
Department of Administration
Derward Owens
Billy McLeans
South Walton Roads
Owens
Alaqua Drive
Portland
Black Creek
DWU Rates To Rise With Water Sewer Increases
Destin Water Users Board approves across the board rate hike effective May 25 for water and sewer bills with tap-on fees rising more than 100 percent. Board cites no general rise since 1963 and aims for funding capital improvements while balancing maintenance and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Destin Water Users Board
Malcolm Patterson
Patterson
DWU
George French
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Isle Group
Dave Marler
Alliance
Tides Beach Beach
Walton
DOA
Make Sabo
Harbor View Marina
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