Destin traffic reports list numerous speeding citations
Deputy Ray MacGrogan filed traffic violations at Destin City Hall. The Aug 9 to Aug 13 list records drivers from Panama City to Pensacola cited for speeding on U S 98 and local streets, with speeds ranging from 41 to 61 mph in zones from 25 to 45 mph. Named motorists include Tina Martin, Craig Kruse, John Cain, and others across multiple Florida cities.
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Destin City Hall
Ray MacGrogan
Tina Martin
Panama City
U.S
Craig J. Kruse
Destin
John R. Cain
Marietta
Michael J. McCarthy
Fort Walton Beach
John A. Barile
Gulfbreeze
Willie J. Smith
Pensacola
Julie E. Peterson
Shalimar
Florence
Larry W. McClung
Tammy P. Fitzgerald
Panama City Beach
Charles E. Scott
Gulfshore Boulevard
Robert L. Engelkens
U.S. 98
Walter P. Huling
Calvin R. Partlow
Thanh C. Nguyen
Jimmy G. Baker
Obituary of Leron D Mathews Destin carpenter dies
Leron D Mathews, 73, of Destin, died Saturday Aug 17 at home. Retired carpenter born in Geneva Alabama, lived in area most of life. Survivors include wife Wilhelmina, daughter Juiline Mathews Schaefer, brother Ralph Mathews, sisters Katie Moody Ruby Boeklen Annie Ruth Schofield, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral conducted by Rev John Parks at First Presbyterian Destin with burial at Marler Cemetery.
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Leron D. Mathews
Destin
Beach Drive
Geneva
Wilhelmina Marler Mathews
Juiline Mathews Schaefer
Ralph Mathews
Niceville
Katie Moody
Ruby Boeklen
Annie Ruth Schofield
Gaskin
John Parks
First Presbyterian Church
Marler Cemetery
Park案 Holiday Isle park land ownership dispute
August 1961 minutes of Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners show acceptance of a 100 foot right of way on Holiday Isle to be maintained by the county at the request of CBS Development Corporation. The description frames a road from U S 98 westward to a public park area and later reports say the right of way runs along Gulf Shore Drive. A 1969- era letter from former Congressman Bob Sikes notes the land may belong to the state, with perhaps dedication to the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Funds.
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Okaloosa County
Okaloosa Island
U.S. 98
Holiday Isle
Bob Sikes
Sikes
Destin
Internal Improvement Funds
Airport signs and security gear taxied through Crestview project notes
The Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview uses county funds for on site security equipment and runway area work. Commissioners approved a 7 285 dollar Southeastern invoice for preliminary taxiway work covering January to June 1985. District 5 Commissioner Mike Mitchell cites the airport master plan as on hold until consultants compare funding in other states while District 2 Commissioner Bill Peebles notes Panhandle airports will be reviewed for future expansion needs.
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Bob Sikes
Crestview
Southeastern
District 5
Mike Mitchell
Florida
Bill Peebles
Panhandle
Peebles
Okaloosa County Master Plan Targets Airport Growth
The master plan will not pick a new site. It assesses growth potential and offers expansion recommendations. The state requires Okaloosa County to coordinate a plan for each of its three airports, including land use and noise zones.
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Okaloosa County
Destin council rejects major BPOL changes over fairness concerns
The Destin City Council narrowly approves a BPOL ordinance amid debate over fairness. Destin argues the sliding fees disadvantage small businesses while larger firms pay far less per unit, citing a hotel example. Council supports continuing minor edits, with a final vote planned.
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Bill Phillips
BPOL
Destin
City Franchises Fees and Utility Taxes Explained
Tax Dorman describes franchise fees as a theoretical exchange with the utility, while utility taxes depend on consumption. He notes similar practical effects since the consumer pays. He cites state law distinctions that allow utility taxes for revenue sharing and restrict franchise fees, with examples like a 10 percent utility tax on phone service versus a 1 percent franchise fee. Phillips calls franchise fees essential with ad valorem taxes to fund city needs such as street lights. The franchise agreement as a
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Dorman
Dor
Man
Florida
Phillips
City council notes franchise fees affect Destin tax burden
Councilman Jimmy Vaughn says the franchise fees spread the tax burden to renters and lessees in Destin who do not pay ad valorem property taxes, while a city official argues the ordinance gives regulators power over utilities.
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Jimmy Vaughn
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Destin Traffic Report
Tammy L. Micheud
Slidell
Joseph S. Ludvigsen
Russell H. Scott
Brunswick
James D. Ferraro
Milton
Gulf Shore Drive
Charles Hughes
Florida Board of Parks
Federal Department of the Interior
Dewey Destin
Richard Duke
Jerry Miller
Centel
Okaloosa Gas
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