Burglary Report Covers Stolen Goods At Log Place Home
Benjy F Russell of 36 Log Place reports entry via bathroom window and theft of $5961 in jewelry and valuables. items include a gold diamond ring necklace earrings and gold nugget bracelet as Deputy Robert Johnson investigates. Investigations ongoing for separate August 18 incident of domestic dispute and August 17 theft of $2000 in merchandise at 485 Gulfshore Drive. Includes no-entry signs and lacking witnesses.
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Benjy F. Russell
Log Place
Russell
Robert Johnson
Rhonda Lynn Kizer
Gulfshore Drive
Johnny Eubanks
District eyes water use fees to fund district services
The Goals Planning and Development Committee proposes a reliable revenue source from water use fees as an alternative to ad valorem taxes. A Florida State University study on water use charges is expected by January, with officials in Destin and Okaloosa County weighing fairness and broader application.
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McCartney
Florida State University
New York
Destin Council
Bill Phillips
Phillips
South Walton
Jack Harper
Okaloosa
Larry Anders
Ad Valorem
FSU
Budget council clash over city millage and staff plans
Councilmen Dewey Destin and Sut ton clash over a one mill budget and staff levels. Sutton backs a $201000 payroll for 17 city workers plus clerical salaries while Dorman proposes $187000 for nine positions. Sutton omits planning and zoning, reallocates posts to parks and public works, and projects $598000 ad valorem revenue plus small sums from licenses and refunds.
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Sutton
DeFuniak Springs
Cilman
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Dorman
Walton County students boost Okaloosa funding via FEFP terms
Walton County students enrolled in Okaloosa County schools influence FEFP funding through base FTE amounts and weighted costs for special programs. While more students can bring extra construction money and transportation funds, they also strain Destin Elementary space and require annual recalculation after Labor Day to adjust teacher units and aides.
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Sullivan
Walton County
Jarrett
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa
Ting Destin
Destin School
Scam meeting ends with insurance sale to seniors in Destin
Destin seniors who bought policies from Gilbert found legal packets the same day. Documents accuse Gilbert of fraudulent practices and lack of fitness to sell insurance, with a $500 fine for operating an insurance office in Florida. A 1984 consent order fines Atlantic American Life $35,000. Parkton says the 30 day Florida Free Look allows returns, and six seniors want refunds.
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Gilbert
Destin
Bill Gunter
Gunter
Florida
Atlantic American Life Insurance Co
Atlantic American
Parkton
Alabama
Seniors caution in Gilbert case prompts local insurance check
Investigators weigh how Gilbert portrayed himself to seniors to determine guilt. If he claimed only to discuss policies, he risks trouble. if he admitted selling insurance, he may face no wrongdoing. Parkton warns seniors to deal with a known local agent and notes they can contact the Pensacola Insurance Office or look up agents statewide.
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Gilbert
Parkton
Pensacola
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