Seagrove Beach road removal ends lengthy dispute
Walton County voters and officials reached a quiet settlement to drop the appeal against the illegal Seagrove Beach road. County Attorney George Ralph Miller said the cost and low odds of winning prompted the decision, while DNR officials welcomed the outcome and Preserve Our Beaches called it a Christmas gift. Community members warned that search and rescue could be hindered without access and criticized the removal process.
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Vanita Trippe
Seagrove Beach
Walton County
Commission
George Ralph Miller
Miller
State Department of Natural Resources
Deborah Getzoff
DNR
Beaches and Shores
Debbie Athos
Flowers
Betty Gordy
POB
County names new environmental officer as illegal dumping widens
Okaloosa County officials report multiple dumping incidents on private and public land, with five complaints to environmental control officer Tom Phillips. He urges residents to provide descriptions or license numbers to help prosecute violators and shift cleanup costs to responsible parties.
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Ingrid Kreis
Tom Phillips
Okaloosa County
Destin
Kelly Street
Airport Road
Phillips
Destin Elementary
Destinite
Commission
Bill Peebles Jr
Peebles
Sheriff's Department
Florida Marine Patrol
State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
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al Flowers
South Walton
Marlborough
Commissioners’ Office
Shalimar Courthouse
Mery
Reed
Onion
Mandaun
Adells
Gicis
Miles, Cas
Indian Bayou
U.S. 98
Silver Beach Hotel & Cottages
Golf & Country Club