Florida Supreme Court Declines Jurisdiction in Ward Harden Seat Row
The Florida Supreme Court ruled it has no jurisdiction over whether Rep James Ward's District 5 seat belongs to Robert Harden a Republican from Shalimar. A circuit court had said the dispute should be resolved in the Democratic controlled House and the Court urged extension of appeal deadlines to allow Harden to present his case. Harden lost to Ward by 39 votes in November 1984.
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City Opens Open House At City Hall Destin
Destin residents can tour City Hall at 415 Mountain Drive Suite 1 during an open house on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mayor City Council wives and staff invite the public and refreshments will be served.
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World's Leckiest Fishing Visage Tides and Temperatures
A quirky world feature lists tides and temperatures affecting fishing scenes. It notes shifting seaside conditions, notable water levels, and temple of weather hints guiding anglers. Reports calm seas beside volatile currents, with regional patterns and forecasts for upcoming days.
Weather forecast update for today through Tuesday
The forecast calls for sunny and cold today with highs in the 40s and a northeast wind. The extended outlook remains clear and cold with Sunday lows in the 20s and highs in the 50s, warming to the 60s by Tuesday.
Expert deems Destin mound a natural sand dune not Indian
Fort Walton Beach archaeologist Prentice Thomas of New World Research concludes the Destin mound, found at a proposed K Mart Winn Dixie site, is a natural dune profile after stratigraphic examination. No Indian artifacts were found and arrowheads could not be located. Continued on Page 13A.
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Harbor Ordinance Tabled After Public Input In Destin
Destin Planning Commission tabled Ordinance No 033 despite advertised public hearing. A revised 033.1 favored by Harbor Board, City Manager Jack Dorman urged swift passage as attorney Lloyd Blue for Sandestin Yacht Club disputed dock lengths. Continued On Page 6A.
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Oscar O’steen
Jack Dorman
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Sandestin
MacPike’s Lights Tower Brightens Destin Skyline
Scott MacPike, a 15 year Destin resident, conceived a Christmas display atop the Destin Water Users office water tank on Benning Drive. The DWU funded about $300 in bulbs for nearly 400 lights across 19 strands. MacPike spent nine hours over two days assembling the display, climbing 100 feet up the tower.
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Warner Amex Seeks to Restore Lost TV Channels
Public outcry in Destin over Warner Amex Cable removing four stations during a system upgrade to a 29 channel lineup. Officials expect full reactivation when all customers switch to the new converters by March, with city council delaying further solicitations until January 6 to hear explanations.
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Warner Amex
Destin
Harry Sheran
Warner Cable
Parking Problems Plague Destin Elementary
Destin officials seek a fix for school parking hazards at Destin Elementary. Public Safety Committee chairman Richard Duke says courtesy warnings have angered parents and volunteers and that parking tickets may start if violations continue. Main issue is parents parking along Beach Drive waiting for students and cars parking in a no parking zone on the north side of Kelly Street.
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