Alabama man charged with manslaughter in fatal U S 98 crash
Nicholas Dale Quertermaus 25 a Nightown Destin employee rode west on U S 98 on Okaloosa Island when hit from behind at 3 25 a m. Jeffrey Stockton Mitchell 25 Birmingham AL driver charged with drunken driving and manslaughter. Both vehicles destroyed according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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Alabama
Fort Walton Beach
U.S. 98
Destin
Nicholas Dale Quertermaus
Okaloosa Island
Florida Highway Patrol
Jeffrey Stockton Mitchell
Birmingham
Okaloosa School Budget Seeks 14 Million Tax Increase
Okaloosa County property owners face a 29.9 percent tax rise as the School Board approves a 1985-1986 budget totaling 80 million dollars. The proposed millage of 6.145 supports state grants of about 40 million, with 4.326 mills earmarked for education. Capital outlay and discretionary funds are planned, including 0.5 mill for renovations and 10 new buses. A second public hearing is set for September 10 at 5 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach.
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Okaloosa County
School Board of
Fort Walton Beach
Admiralty Project in Destin Faces Possible DRI Review
Sheryl Guddh reports the state may classify the Admiralty Condominium project as a Development of Regional Impact to be examined by 13 state agencies. Developers dispute the 800 unit threshold, noting Phase I will have 108 units with 52 more in Phase II and uncertain Phase III, while planning officials seek more data before final decisions. The process could cost 50 000 to 100 000 dollars and take about six months.
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Admiralty
Destin
Gulf Shore Blvd
U.S. 98
Okaloosa County
Henry Bittaker
Department of Community Affairs
Destin Surf Associates
Frank Leidy
DCA
Leidy
Jane Moore
Joe Campus
DRI
West Florida
Sober Dissent Over ILS Plan Sparks Council Reconsideration
Destin City Council will revisit an Instrument Landing System request for Destin Airport after a committee found FAA involvement incomplete. John Sober opposed the ILS citing potential noise and safety concerns for nearby residents. The panel nudged approval 9-1, noting county action needed for FAA approval and urging a full feasibility study, with further distance surveys planned for the Gulfgate Condominium project near the airport.
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Destin Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Airport Committee
Dan Bergan
Destin
John Sober
Sober
Gulfgate
Roland Guidry
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