Elena Threat Prompts Mandatory Warnings and Evacuations
Sheriff McMillian and county leaders monitor Elena as a Gulf Coast threat, with DeFuniak Springs officials and Sandestin Beach Resort mobilizing. Gavin, Wilson, and Gavins advise inspectors to secure structures, evacuations planned at the Neighborhood Center, and a state of emergency declared by the governor for the Gulf Coast.
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McMillian
U.S. 331
Walton
Elena
DeFuniak Springs
Dewey Wilson
Civil Defense
Clayton Gavins
Gavins
Sandestin Beach Resort
Carolyn Rowe
Sandestin
Rowe
Gulf Coast Area
Florida Constitution
Residents warn of pothole danger as new U.S. 98 connector nears
Martin and Hall discuss planning funds to fix narrow poorly built roads linking Misty Cove and other Hidden Villas areas to the new U.S. 98. They warn without east west streets traffic and development will strain drainage and curb appeal for tourists while old routes close in spring completion.
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Misty Cove
Woodland Shores
Crystal Village
Ponce de Leon
Martin
Hall
Ellis Road
Destin
Miramar Beach
Fort Walton Beach
Old 98
Cypress Cove
Retrial Williams Confession Cited After Waiver
The court notes Williams signed a written waiver and freely disclosed details to Keeler. Williams was booked after a first appearance about 30 hours post arrest, though the court requires a first appearance within 24 hours of arrest per Rule 3.130(a).
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Williams
Keeler
Florida Rules Criminal Procedure Notice
A booking officer must advise a defendant of the right to counsel and refer requests to the public defender. Circuit Court Judge Jere Tolton will set the retrial start date.
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Florida
Circuit Court
Jere Tolton
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