Crime Report: Ramsey Arrested for Attempted Burglary in Destin
Fort Walton Beach resident William D Ramsey was arrested January 7 in Destin after deputies found him behind plywood near a rear door. He allegedly shot the doorknob off to gain entry, later confessing orally and in writing. The report also notes battery thefts, a radar detector theft, a BB gun window damage, and a purse theft from Scruples Boutique with $2400 cash and $3000 jewelry missing.
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William D. Ramsey
Fort Walton Beach
Destin
Herman Davis
Ramsey
Sheriff's Annex
Shalimar
Richard Blais
Hank Garrett
Donna Stack
Scruples Boutique
Stack
Eddie James
Mellroy eyes strong Destin government and hiring needs
Mellroy, a certified public accountant and city manager, says if goals for the first year are met, the city will show progress. He stresses finding a trained, experienced city manager aged 35 to 40 and envisions tighter governance, enforcement of zoning, cooperation with the chamber, and better traffic and police collaboration with county and state. He urges patience and volunteer help while noting a unified, forward start after a League of Women Voters forum. He also backs bringing in an unbiased airport expert and supports close ties with Destin Water Users and Destin Fire Department.
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Mellroy
Destin
McIlroy
League of Women Voters
DWU Delays Tap Fee Increase Amid DEA Restrictions
DWU plans a postponed vote on higher tap fees after its annual audit in February as new connections remain barred by DEA. Consulting engineer Stephen Holcomb of Baskerville Donovan urged developers to return sewage need questionnaires to meet consent order terms, while Deal criticized Baskerville Donovan and tensions rose between the board and engineers.
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DEA
Stephen Holcomb
Baskerville- Donovan Inc
Deal
Baskerville- Donovan
DWU
Baskerville-Donovan
French
Destin Council Eyes Staffing and Permits Ahead of First Meeting
Council members discuss authorizing funds handling and disbursement, hiring a secretary and accountant, and choosing a bank. They emphasize addressing building permits, planning and zoning, public safety, ecology, and recreation while establishing committees and pursuing resident input. A court reporter will record minutes at the inaugural session.
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Destin
Dewey Destin Jr
Hospital taps blocked as DWU cites consent order
DWU board members told Humana officials that no water taps are available for the hospital. A consent order from the Department of Environmental Regulation bars new sewer taps until DWU upgrades its system. Franklin, who plans a 200,000 gallon per day plant at Crystal Beach, said the contract allows Humana to cancel if hospital officials find other treatment options within a set period. Master noted Humana ruled out building its own plant due to cost. Franklin plans to start this month and finish in 90 to 120 days, while Crystal Beach resident Bob McGowan urged opposition with a 38-signature DEA petition.
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DWU
Humana
Department of Environmental Regulation
Franklin
Crystal Beach
Bob McGowan
DEA
Inaugural Ceremony Set for Destin Council Oath
The city will hold an inauguration at 6:30 p.m. at the Destin Community Center with 33 mayoral and council candidates invited. Official duties include Bible oath rites, a gavel presentation by McIlroy, and a benediction by Rev. John Parks. The event will be videotaped for archival records.
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Hayden
Destin
Florida
Committee For Good Government
McIlroy
John Parks
First Presbyterian Church
City of
SOS Printing
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Allen Phillips
Indian Bayou
Phillips
Joe Garrett
Indian Oaks
Chamber
Vaughn
Ted Shaw
Woodward
Lloyd Taylor
Okaloosa County
Erwin Fleet
Miracle Strip Parkway
White-Wilson Medical Center
Airport Rd
Destin, Florida
White-Wilson-Destin Medical
Destin - 1000
Airport Road
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