Morning-after signals fight rocks Florida Marine Fisheries
The Marine Fisheries Commission faced sharp criticism from Gulf coast charter boat captains during a Destin meeting over proposed limits. Critics say the MFC rushed rules, faced financial shortfalls, and favored commercial interests, with a constitutional amendment bill looming on whether to keep or move regulatory authority to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
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Easter Mayhem Highlights Fatal Weekend Across Destin-South Walton
Editorial laments a deadly Easter weekend with five traffic deaths and two drownings in Destin-South Walton. It notes rampant DUI, risky Gulf conditions, insufficient lifeguards, and urges media and locals to warn visitors about surf dangers and stricter DUI enforcement.
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Destin-South Walton
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
What Every TV Needs A Vision Of Targeted Ads
Neeva Archer explores Catalyst Technologies plan for a personal TV box that selects among 16 commercials per spot based on family data and consumer concerns. Advertisers seek precision while viewers debate which ads will shape their viewing, from dental care to luxury cars and pet spots.
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Neeva Archer
Catalyst Technologies, Inc
Viewpoint on ads and personal choice in media
The columnist condemns pervasive TV ads from Medicare to acne meds and child fare, mocking aging seniors, family planning, and brand mascots. She argues against being fenced in by targeted marketing while embracing broader media options and personal freedom.
County residents challenge drainage plan amid critic of columnist
Destin property owners represented by Keith Rapsey accuse county engineers of biased plans to dump dirty stormwater into a sensitive water system. They allege council inaction and warn Okaloosa voters to watch proceedings closely as Coleman Kelly Lake and Joe's Bayou face potential destruction and call for listening to taxpayers.
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Mitchell
Keith Rapsey
Rapsey
Coleman Kelly Lake
Joe’s Bayou
Board of Commissioners
DEA
Okaloosa County
Flag theft at Bible Baptist Church on Easter Sunday
On April 22 1984 the American flag was stolen from the church flagpole at 722 Legion Drive Destin between 1215 PM and 6 PM. The pastor reports vandalism including beer cans, damaged parking lot donuts, unauthorized parking, burglaries, a sign shot with arrows and pellet gun target practice. A $50 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction. The sheriff and radio station notified. community help urged to stop rising vandalism.
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Bible Baptist Church
Legion Drive
Destin
Okaloosa County
Reader letters to editor seek signatures and addresses
The Destin LOG invites public opinions in letters to the editor. Readers are asked to type or write legibly, include a signature and address, and note that the paper reserves the right to edit lengthy letters. Mail submissions to Editor Destin LOG P. O. Box 957 Destin Florida 325.
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Destin
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