Destin hit by 75 mph storm winds and flash flooding
A sudden Destin storm dumped 1.5 inches of rain in under an hour with 75 mph winds. Coast Guard Destin logged gusts to 75 mph as homes flooded and boats grounded. Crystal Beach resident Anne Clark reported 62 mph sustained winds and 74 mph gusts and a pumphouse was blown into a fence post. The Sailboat grounded near the Destin Bridge was freed, while the Vaughn Supply roof leaked. One emergency call to the Destin Volunteer Fire Department was noted.
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Vanita Trippe
Destin
Anne Clark
Crystal Beach
Coast Guard
Destin Bridge
Vaughn Supply Company
Mountain Drive
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Destin Fire District Adopts Half Mill Rate Amid Budget Tensions
Destin Fire District commissioners, amid a quiet process, tentatively approved a .5 ad valorem millage for FY 1983-84. Howard Hilburn notes a certified Aug 8 letter confirms adoption, though five commissioners cannot recall a formal vote. Tax base could rise from $279 million to $430 million, yielding about $51,955 more in tax intake.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin Fire District
Howard Hilburn
Fire District
Zack Brunson
Joy Dunlap
Hilburn
Destin
Terry Watkins
Bill Burleson
Harbor Panel Debates Fixes For Old Pass Lagoon Flushing
Destin Harbor Committee members led by Dr. Oscar O'Steen clash over flushing to halt runoff into the harbor. They insist no flushing until drainage is stopped and favor state DER action and DOT accountability. County officials consider funding, taxes, and a harbor master to enforce laws, with a next meeting in two weeks.
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Vanita Trippe
Old Pass
Destin Harbor
Oscar O’steen
O’steen
Fran Beaird
State Department of Transportation
DOT
DER
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Beaird
DEA
Mike Mitchell
Allen Potter
Mitchell
County Health Department
Edmund Kielman
Elade
Runnels
Frances Hurlbert Dies After Courageous Battle in Destin
Frances Hurlbert, Destin cancer patient, died early Sunday after daily radiation. Friends recalled her gratitude and worry over her trailer mortgage. Her will left the trailer to Vi Mason, and a fundraiser cruise will proceed to pay off the loan with excess benefiting the American Cancer Society.
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Karen MacGrogan
Frances Hurlbert
Mrs. Hurlbert
Paul) Odom
Frances
Hurlbert
Buck Smith
Smith
American Cancer Society
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Kevin Guernsey
South Walton Water
Beach High
Pensacola
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