County Rejects Local Gas Tax in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County will not implement a local gasoline tax this fiscal year, despite a July 30 deadline, as officials say residents have been taxed enough. Commissioners defend funding road repairs with existing funds and oppose adding new taxes, noting urgency in resurfacing Mountain Drive and other county roads while prioritizing public support and budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa County
Mike Mitchell
Destin
Mitchell
Mountain Drive
Larry Anchors
MPO
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Anchors
Ransom
Hugh Adam
North County
Destin Fire Officials Say Vehicles Won't Leave Village
Destin Fire Chief Terry Watkins said emergency apparatus would be sent to strategic sites within Destin rather than pulled to the mainland during hurricanes. Vehicles would move only at Category 5 wind speeds, while some equipment remains for Category 4 protection. plans emphasize staying deployed to respond if Destin is cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Terry Watkins
Vieira
Atkins
Okaloosa County
Watkins
Moreno Acres
Nightown
Mountain Drive
Stahlman Avenue
Coast Resource Panel awaits Graham go ahead
Environmental and developmental groups push for Northwest Florida coast planning panel as state officials await Governor Graham’s approval to appoint members for five counties including Destin's Okaloosa. DCA officials report growing recommendation files while the Preservation of Destin notes issues remain despite progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
State Department of Community Affairs
Bob Graham
Northwest Florida Coast
Graham
Destin
Okaloosa
DCA
Doug Buck
Danger Bridge Jumpers Face Severe Injuries in Destin
A Destin beach scene turns risky as about a dozen swimmers leap from the Destin Bridge. Dr. Steve Henry warns of potential spinal injuries from headfirst dives into shallow water and boat traffic. ER physician Dr. Barniv compares the impact to a severe car crash, noting possible loss of consciousness and drowning. The risk from waves and misjudged depth outweighs the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chitwood
Destin Bridge
Steve Henry
Henry
Louisiana
Gulf
Charles Barniv
Destin Clinic
Barniv
Barnio
Danny Pietrodangelo
State Department of Health
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Shirley Ransom
Rocket
Holiday Isle
Preservation of Destin Environmental Group
Jane Moore
POD
Moore
Uw. Uo
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