Coast Guard weighs anchorage in Old Pass Lagoon
The Coast Guard in Mobile is reviewing a proposed anchor site in Old Pass Lagoon to bolster marine safety in Destin Harbor. A 400-signature petition from Okaloosa County residents urges designation, while authorities prepare a notice of proposed rule making for public comment.
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Tina Harbuck
Old Pass Lagoon
U.S. Coast Guard
Albert Sabol
Coast Guard Group
Mobile
Mobile Group
Coast Guard
Brunell
Okaloosa
Johnny Strickland
Strickland
Destin
Fort Walton
Niceville
Dunlap
Ward Urges Panel To Seek Balance
Rep James Ward D Fort Walton Beach told the House Natural Resources Committee that reducing the federal deficit is the top national issue and resource management will be Florida s top issue for the next two years He chairs the 23 member committee and urged balance between clean water housing toxic waste and farmers needs in order to protect resources and sustain jobs and growth
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Steve Humphries
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
House Natural Resources Committee
Florida
Ward
Bob Graham
Destin
South Walton
Destin Election Officials Prepare for Possible January 8 Date
Destin voters face two possible citywide election dates as Okaloosa County officials plan for the Dec 24 or Jan 8, 1985 ballot. Supervisor Elsie Garrett notes 3,706 residents are registered and books reopen if the date shifts. Absentee ballots can be requested by phone or in person. polling will begin at 7 a.m. with 37 council and four mayoral candidates.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa
Elsie Garrett
Garrett
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Shalimar Courthouse
Crestview
Elections Office
Supervisor of Elections
Destin Community Center
Council
New Initiatives Target Quiet Child Abuse in Panhandle
Pam Mee reports on a statewide effort led by Gov. Graham to fight child abuse in Florida. Dorothy Thomas discusses prevention with the Child Protection Team while presenting slides of abused children, including Mary Ellen. In 1982 Walton County reported 166 cases and Okaloosa 477 as lawmakers consider emergency measures and funding for investigations, daycare safety, and affordable childcare.
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Pam Mee
Panhandle
Dorothy Thomas
Thomas
Walton County
Mary Ellen
New York City
SPCA
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Bob Graham
Graham
Okaloosa County
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United Way
Swu
Ley
Bill
John
Justin Lucas
Emerald Towers
Destin City
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