Henderson Beach Hearing Sets Public Park Status Discussion
A public hearing to gather comments on turning Henderson Beach State Recreation Area into a state park is tentatively set for Feb 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Destin Community Center. DNR official Mike Bullock and Destin City Council Chairman Bill Phillips coordinate, with three tentative dates and a possible Destin site under discussion. Public input will cover fencing the 208 acre site and erecting picnic tables restrooms and a ranger station.
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Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
Destin
Bill Phillips
Destin Community Center
State Department of Natural Resources
Mike Bullock
Bullock
DNR
Okaloosa County
Phillips
Delegation Hearing Set For Tonight in Shalimar
The West Florida Legislative Delegation holds a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. in the Shalimar Courthouse Annex to hear comments on upcoming legislative issues. Rep. James Ward and four members including Bolley Johnson, Dempsey Barron, and Pat Thomas invite Destin city charter changes and local bill ideas for the 1985 Legislature.
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West Florida
Shalimar
James Ward
Fort Walton Beach
Destin
Ward
Okaloosa County
Bolley
Bo” Johnson
Dempsey Barron
Panama City
Pat Thomas
Tallahassee
County Commission
Federal jury probe over Destin man in drug case unfolds
Destin resident Lee M. Ramsey, 59, had cocaine trafficking charges dropped by nol pros as a federal probe continues. He still faces a parole violation and possible federal smuggling indictment tied to a mysterious twin engine Cessna landing at Destin Airport on Nov. 16. Police linked items from a raid to Ramsey and to Eric Winter, found dead in a Holiday Inn on Okaloosa Island. Winter's body showed high cocaine levels. A federal grand jury reportedly weighed charges before Christmas. Ramsey’s son Cecil is also implicated in past smuggling activities. The SoSueme Corp plane owner, George Harris, is jailed on tax charges. both men were moved for security.
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Steve Humphries
Destin
Lee M. Ramsey
Ramsey
Destin Airport
Eric Winter
South Carolina
Holiday Inn
Okaloosa Island
Winter
Columbia
South America
SoSueme Corp
George Dana
Cold Weather Dangers for the Elderly
Karen MacGrogan reports on winter hypothermia risks for the elderly in Milton. Doctors warn that age related circulatory and sensory declines heighten danger and stress staying warm and indoors. Neighbors and local aging agencies urge regular checks and contact to prevent tragedies.
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Henderson Beach
Isle Man
Ernest L
Buddy
Cotton
Karen MacGrogan
Milton
Paul Odom
Odom
Ruth Bugay
Okaloosa
Eglin Parkway
N.E
Ft. Walton Beach
Perry Avenue
S.E
Destin Highway
Crestview
Ferdon Boulevard
Valparaiso
Niceville
John Sims Parkway
First Federal
Mes
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