Destin Log Publication Details and Classified Rates
The Destin Log, published Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541, serves residents of Destin and South Walton County. Subscriptions via second class mail, distribution and production offices noted. Rates listed for Okaloosa Walton counties and other regions with multiple term options. Advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon. All material in the Destin Log is copyrighted and reproduction requires permission.
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Destin
Airport Road
Florida
South Walton County
Presses fail overnight as crew meets the challenge
The Okaloosa News Journal press broke down during a Tuesday run, losing two drive motors. Staff from advertising and editorial teams aided by circulation to finish the four section Progress Edition for Wednesday, while plans for an open house at the Airport Road building were disrupted.
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LOG
Crestview
Okaloosa News Journal
Airport Road
Gene Sinsko
Gene
Destin traffic woes prompt call for alternate east west route
The editorial laments a major traffic jam on Highway 98 in Destin caused by a Center crew, noting no alternate route and difficult detours for unfamiliar drivers. It urges revisiting a parallel east west corridor to ease congestion, highlighting prior zoning committee discussions and MPO priorities.
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Destin
Highway 98
Atlanta
Boston
Los Angeles
Airport Road
Marler
Mountain Drive
Mountain
Benning
Beach Drive
Beach
Legion
Main Street
Okaloosa County
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Letters To The Log Laments Lafayette Youth Vandalism In Destin
A Lafayette resident writes to the editor condemning juvenile vandalism during a summer visit to Destin Florida. The letter details damaged pool equipment broken telephones in elevators skylight removal smashed luggage carts torn mail and other costly acts. The writer cautions parents about illegal drinking and seeks accountability.
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Lafayette
Louisiana
Destin
Let Us Value Drug Seizure Property Lawton Chiles Urges Reform
U S Senator Lawton Chiles argues for faster disposal of seized assets by DEA Coast Guard and other agencies. He cites GAO findings showing vehicles fetch 58 percent boats 43 percent and aircraft 35 percent of seizure value, with average 18 months court time. He stresses protecting innocent owners while boosting revenue and enforcement.
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U.S
Lawton Chiles
Drug Enforcement Administration
Coast Guard
Customs Service
General Accounting Office
Streamline forfeiture rules proposal gains Senate support
A senator proposes raising the value threshold for administrative forfeiture to 100000 to ease docket delays and retains higher court review for larger cases. He calls to raise appeal bonds to 5000 or 10 percent of value, increase rewards to 150000, and allow transfer of federally forfeited property to cooperating state and local governments.
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Senate
Department of Treasury
House
Conference Committee
Olympics of the Mundane by Gary Duchane
Viewpoint column argues that the Olympics have degraded into TV driven promotion and political leverage. It proposes an ironic alternative, the Olympics of the Mundane, with events like Diaper-Washing and Lawn Maintenance, sponsored by everyday brands and involving families and children.
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Gary Duchane
Hitler
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Georgia
Mrs
Mr. Clean
Toro Lawnmowers
America
ABC
Duchane
Jupiter
Courier Journal
Scripps-Howard
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