Two Die In U S 98 Head On Collision Near Destin
A two car crash on U S 98 east of Destin at about 3 15 p m left two dead and a third seriously hurt. The survivor was airlifted to Baptist Hospital Pensacola while the others died at Humana Hospital Fort Walton Beach. Witnesses said a car tried to pass and hit an oncoming vehicle near Henderson Beach State Park.
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U.S. 98
Destin
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola
Life Flight
Humana Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Henderson Beach State Park
Destin Community Center Hosts 70th Christmas Tree Party
Santa visits the Destin School for the annual Children’s Christmas Party known as the Christmas Tree. Destin infants through 12 year olds are invited for carol singing and a gift from Santa from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Santa
Destin School
Destin
Destin Community Center
World’s Luckiest Fishing Village Tides and Weather
Tide and temperature notes from the village report show rising flood risk along Beach Flood Ebb and sunrise and sunset times. Fishermen monitor F2332 and E1238 signals for safe harbor and daily activity.
Weather outlook with cool sun and near 60 today
The forecast calls for decreasing clouds and a high around 60 with northwest winds near 10 mph. Extended: cold and partly cloudy conditions. Christmas highs near 50 and falling. Thursday and Friday lows near 40 and highs near 50, with nighttime 25 to 38.
Sidewalk Project Aims to Improve U S 98 Safety
DOT plans 4000 feet of six foot sidewalk on the north side of U S 98 from the Donut Hole to Gulf Shore Drive with bids in January and completion by May. City officials secured rights of way after coordinating with DOT, though extensions toward Airport Road remain for future work.
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U.S. 98
State Department of Transportation
Jack Dorman
DOT
Bill Waddell
Gulf Shore Drive
Waddell
Dorman
Airport Road
Freddie Simmons
Jimmy Vaughn
Bed tax plan eyed by Okaloosa County officials
Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Council outlines a master spend plan for a 2 percent bed tax and considers seeking outside funding to promote it before spring votes. They project about 700000 in the first year with debate over allocating half to beach maintenance.
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Okaloosa County
TDC
Sam Brunson
County Commission
Area Residents Light Holidays At VA Hospitals
Early morning scenes show volunteers from military groups gathering in a department store lot to travel to Alabama veterans hospitals. The warm travelers aim to bring cheer and hope to veterans who served the nation, sharing holiday spirit with those in need.
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Alabama
Ward Harden Dispute Questions Court Focus
The Florida Supreme Court blocked Republican Robert Harden’s bid to claim James Ward’s House seat, while local GOP leaders ask if the core issue is voters’ rights. Al Metzner calls the dispute over denying nearly 200 people the vote, and Betty Gerritz urges stronger election laws and vigilance of voting machines. Harden's attorney Steve Slepin left options open.
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Florida Supreme Court
Robert Harden
James Ward
House of Representatives
al Metzner
Okaloosa County
Republican Club
Betty Gerritz
Republican
Gerritz
Republican Party
Harden
Steve Slepin
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