Bay Bridge to Destin Still an Ongoing Panel Debate
A governor panel reviewing Okaloosa and Walton counties transport needs discusses the White Point to Piney Point bridge. MPO dismisses the span as not cost effective. DEP also flags concerns. Proposed water transport use and inclusion of water planning in next meeting are floated. continued discussion slated for Sept. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gould
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin
White Point
Piney Point
Okaloosa
Walton Counties
Northwest
DOT
MPO
Department of Environmental Regulation
DeVries
Transportation Subcommittee
Dave Weaver
Subcommittee
Hollywood Boulevard
Okaloosa Island
Hollywood Bridge
Weaver
Houston
Water Supply Subcommittee
Florida
County under review on flood rule enforcement in Destin
State officials from the Department of Community Affairs are auditing county enforcement of flood elevation rules in Destin and other flood prone areas. The probe follows FEMA requirements for subsidized flood insurance and questions how the county applies new velocity zone rules to certification and permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gould
State Department of Community Affairs
Destin
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
David Green
DCA
Green
Collier Houston
Bill Zell
Ray Deal
Charles Speights
Houston
Bill Peebles Jr
Destin Airport at crossroads of future expansion
Destin faces a future shaped by federal county policy and local interests. Chamber leaders push runway extension for safety while favoring a separate commercial airport east of Destin or in South Walton to relieve pressure on existing facilities. Community voices weigh relocation away from the population center and potential regional benefits and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gould
Destin
Destin Chamber of Commerce Board Member Paul Gardner
Destin Airport
Gardner
Eglin Air Force Base
Destin Chamber
Anita Krohn
Walton County
Air New Orleans
Chamber
Sandestin
Krohn
Preservation of
Virginia
Aldridge
Ruby Rivard
Hilton
Dave Feder
Rare Gulf fish sparks crews curiosity on Destin voyage
A Destin longline boat returned with an unusual catch identified as a 31 inch Snake Mackerel by Gulfarium biologist John Gunter. Captain Bob and mate Bruce Cheves noted its rarity after a Thursday afternoon haul about 150 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chitwood
Bob
Bruce Cheves
Cheves
Gulf of Mexico
John Gunter
Gulfarium
Okaloosa Island
Gunter
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Destin Bridge
Ang
Bruce Cheeves
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