Trash disposal crisis in Walton County as landfill closes
Residents voice fears after state orders South Walton's only landfill closed. Quotes express worry over potential wood fires, illegal dumping, and environmental mess across Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach, and St Joe property. Community members blame commissioners for blocking a Dixon plan to build a compaction site.
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South Walton
Diana Stull
Point Washington
Dixons
Earl Barrett
St. Joe
Pete Peterson
Santa Rosa Beach
Dixon
Next Month 1984 Promises Trials and Burned Cars
Ingrid Kreis reflects on a turbulent 1984 ahead filled with personal setbacks. After a hopeful start and a canceled vacation, she endures a Friday the 13th pattern with illness, financial strain, and disruptions from Destin area events including a county commission meeting and harbor pollution concerns.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Agai
Okaloosa County
County Commission
DCBA
Sally
Car Fire and Unlucky Weekend Reflections in Destin
A car known as the great white whale catches fire with a loud boom, prompting calls to Destin Fire Department. The week follows distressing moments including a nightclub tumble, a startling phone call, and plans to take time off in April as the author contemplates a belated New Year’s resolution for 1984.
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Destin
John Travolita
Crime Control Act Essential Says Sen Lawton Chiles
Sen Lawton Chiles calls the Comprehensive Crime Control Act essential as Congress nears final Senate action. He cites high crime levels in early 1983 and argues the act would empower law enforcement, raise narcotics penalties, and reform sentencing, bail, and asset seizure rules.
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Sen
Lawton Chiles
Congress
Senate
Crime Control Act aims to expand federal offenses and tighten laws
Commentary notes expansion of currency export crimes, murder-for-hire, racketeering aids, and strengthened federal law on child pornography fraud bribery and surplus property transfers. It laments habeas corpus gaps and veto risk, urging passage to sustain crime fighting momentum.
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U.S
FBI
Reagan
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Walton County
George Gilmore
Dane Allen
Jim Freiland
McLean
Wayne Campbell
Tim Dotson
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Out-of
Destin Log
P.O
TS Ta
Indian Bayou
Holiday Inn
Brass Rail
Helidome
U.S. Hwy
East Destin
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