Four-Laning Planned by Vanita Trippe on U S 98
DOT officials say U S 98 four-laning Destin and South Walton hinges on higher state gasoline taxes. District Engineer Allen Potter outlined a provisional five year plan with $24 million known budget and potential to double with new revenues, including relocating 98 from Airport Road to Sandestin and median removals in Destin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
U.S. 98
Destin
South
Walton
Department of Transportation
DOT
Allen Potter
Potter
Okaloosa and
Walton County
Airport Road
Sandestin
Okaloosa
Eglin Parkway
Shalimar
Beal Parkway
State Road 30
Hollywood Boulevard
Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge
Never Again Druggist Vows To Fight Back
Destin pharmacist Bill Jones vows to never work unarmed after a third armed robbery in six weeks at Destin Drugs on Highway 98. He fired six shots with a shotgun at the fleeing suspect, Donald Price of Destin, aiding in his capture with local boatmen and residents. Price, 32, is jailed on a $75,000 bond for armed robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Bill Jones
Jones
Destin Drugs
Donald Price
Destin
Highway 98
Betty
Marler
Patricia Jones
Miramar ‘Beach
Bill
Dr. Odom
Lauren
Sheriff's Department
Okaloosa County
DER No Ban on Marinas in Old Pass Lagoon
Florida environmental officials say a strengthened marina policy does not preclude new facilities in Old Pass Lagoon. DER may approve if projects prove net environmental benefit, with discussions on cleaning up or expanding existing marinas and improving circulation via culverts. Agencies emphasize water quality and cooperative review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Department of Environmental Regulation
Old Pass Lagoon
Der
Bob Kriegel
Kriegel
Northwest Florida
Department of Natural Resources
Ted Forsgren
DNR
Bureau of State Lands Management
Forsgren
Walton District redistricting push aims for legal compliance
The Walton County Taxpayers Association votes to seek redistricting by population to ensure proper representation and comply with Florida statutes. A committee will draft a proposal for county commission action by March 12, with possible submission on March 29. If ignored, they may pursue state attorney guidance or litigation.
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Vanita Trippe
Walton County Taxpayers Association
Chuck Maynard
County Commission
Maynard
Taxpayers Board
Florida
Marge Crawford
Crawford
South Walton
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