Redredging under way at Norridge Point harbor entrance
A U S Army Corps of Engineers spokesman said a contract modification approved Wednesday allows the Pontchartrain to redredge the Norriege Point harbor entrance at about 61 270 dollars. The dredge will work from Thursday for about four days despite possible high seas, as the site lies inside the jetty system.
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East Pass
Pontchartrain
Norriege Point
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dennis Wilson
Wilson
Destin Fire District to elect officers at Monday meeting
Destin Fire District schedules its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. to elect officers and discuss hiring two firefighters and possible funding options. Board members include chairman Zack Brunson, Danny Woodward, Joel Adler, Bill Burleson and new commissioner Joy Dunlap.
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Destin
Zack Brunson
Danny Woodward
Joel Adler
Bill Burleson
Joy Dunlap
Brunson
Destin Fire Department
Pint Destiny Red Cross Blood Drive at Saint Andrews
A quarterly American Red Cross blood drive will be held at Saint Andrews Church on Highway 98 in Destin on Monday January 10 from 1 to 6 pm. The effort invites all residents and healthy visitors in condominiums and gulf shore towns to participate to help supply blood nationwide. Volunteers urge neighbors to donate and spread life this Monday.
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Destiny’s Quarterly
American Red Cross
Saint Andrews Church
Highway 98
Gulf Beaches
Red Cross
Saint Andrews
Local Chiefs Cite Growing Arson Risk on Destin Peninsula
South Walton County fire chief Jim Anthony notes several fires in recent months were investigated for possible arson, though most were ruled unfounded. Destin Fire Chief Terry Watkins says only one suspicious fire in two years in Destin, with investigators analyzing motives and insurance ties. Percentages from the State Fire Marshal’s Office show arson or suspicious cases, with a national low arrest rate but high conviction rate when arrests occur.
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Destin Peninsula
Jim Anthony
South Walton
Anthony
Terry Watkins
Destin
Watkins
Ron McCardle
McCardle
Florida
South
Walton
Fire damages small home on Highway 98 in Destin
Destin firefighters responded to a stove boil-over fire at Stella Marler's home on Highway 98 at 8 a.m. Thursday. Fire Chief Terry Watkins said 10 volunteers fought the blaze with minor damage to the house, a damaged cabinet above the stove, and smoke throughout.
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Destin
Stella Marler
Highway 98
Terry Watkins
Watkins
Renewal Deadlines Near for 1983 Homestead Exemptions
Homeowners must return renewal applications by March 1 to avoid losing the 1983 homestead exemption. County property appraiser Howard Hilburn urges eligible residents to file in person or mail the signed form, with deed or sales contract and two proofs of residence. Joint owners must provide spouse residence proof. New in-state homeowners must apply in person. Seniors 65 plus by Jan 1 may qualify for possible future benefits.
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Howard Hilburn
Okaloosa County
Shalimar Annex
Crestview Courthouse
Florida Supreme Court
Hilburn
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