Tax roll hike eyed in Okaloosa County waterside areas
Okaloosa County may collect about 883,795 more in tax monies this year after commissioners tentatively approved a 15 percent rollback rate increase to 3,295. With a 3.789 ad valorem rate, total intake could be 6,775,764. TRIM notices limit millage increases and hearings are set for Sept 19 at Destin Fire Station and Shalimar courthouse annex.
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Hilburn
Okaloosa County
State Department of Revenue
Dor
Destin
County Commission
Shalimar
Stahlman Avenue
First Day of School Sparks Welcome From Teacher
Kindergarten teacher Denise Hayden tells two eager new pupils to take their seats as the class begins its first day.
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Denise Hayden
Destin Hit by Storm Causes Power Outages and Roof Damage
Firefighter Tony Carroll described crews removing water and installing a temporary roof over a leaky spot after a storm. Gulf Power's Jim Davis said outages were isolated, ranging from Sandestin to Navarre, with 60 or 70 customers affected. No injuries reported as motorists dodged debris and downed signs, and preparations continued as local residents faced lingering power concerns before winter.
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Jim Davis
Gulf Power Company
Destin
Sandestin
Navarre
Holiday Isle
Gulf Terrace
Florida Highway Patrol
Mother Nature
Harbor master plans draw debate on dock permits and funding
Mitchell and Jesse Borthwick push for county guidelines to regulate docks along Old Pass Lagoon with DER and state agencies needing approvals. The group weighs financing options for a harbor master and warns homeowners, boaters, and tourists could share costs as 300 plus marina slips may be developed in Destin Harbor. Kriegel’s office notes a wastewater effluent request to Old Pass Lagoon was deemed unfeasible.
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Mitchell
Jesse Borthwick
DER
Bob Kriegel
Old Pass Lagoon
State Department of Natural Resources
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Borthwick
DEA
Destin Harbor
Kriegel
Destin Water Users
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Tony Carroll
Harbor
Wayne Clark
Matt
Katie Parks
Benning Dr
Redken
Virginia Scot
Stiles-Henry, Ltd
Sgt
Gulf Breeze
SUN
Gulfview
The
Islander
Gulfshore Drive
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