Life in a Sauna An Unusual Heat Tolerance Issue
A Florida resident notices increasing intolerance to hot weather. Despite acclimation over years, nights bring sweating and restlessness, with 90 plus degree days producing naps and cooling headaches. Office AC unevenness, car heat absorption, and a wish for laments of lemonade hint at a mysterious shift. The narrator skims for explanations, fears judgment, and hopes the discomfort fades with July and August.
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Florida
Canada
Epidemic of beach litter spurs call for action in Destin
An editorial denounces widespread litter along Destin beaches dunes highways and harbors. It praises cleanup efforts but argues fines and enforcement fall short without individual responsibility and citizen intervention. It urges residents and visitors to stop allowing trash and to report violators.
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Destin
Okaloosa
Community thanks after July 4 display in Destin
The Destin Chamber of Commerce thanks Joel Adler, the Destin Search And Recovery Team, Okaloosa Sheriff's Department and Posse, Destin Volunteer Fire Department, and the Destin Coast Guard Station for their planning and response to a July 4 fireworks incident. Some team members were injured but a disaster was averted. An investigation into the premature explosions is underway.
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The
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Joel Adler
Destin
Okaloosa
Automobile Blues and the Mysterious OXS Light
Jim Chitwood recalls a drive on Highway 98 as a red OXS indicator glows and traces a string of car woes across the staff. He finally learns OXS stands for Oxygen Sensor Light, a service reminder due at 30,000 miles, forecasting dealer costs to reset it.
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Mr. Goodwrench
Jim
Vanita
Bonnie
Carol
Jackie
Lorraine
Ingrid
Highway 98
Red Square
Brooks Bridge traffic crisis dominates Okaloosa County
Writer argues Brooks Bridge handles about 36 000 vehicles daily and blocks traffic, questioning the $40 million White Point-Piney Point Bridge and Rep James Ward’s financing plan. Suggests a Fort Walton Beach mainland to island bridge may be needed downstream, while deeming the proposed link not a top priority.
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Brooks
Okaloosa County
Eglin
State Dot
Crestview
Niceville
Destin
James Ward
causeway/bridge authority
Texas Towers
Destin Peninsula
Hot Dog
Readers invited to send letters to the Destin Log
The Destin Log solicits reader opinions and letters to the Editor. Submissions must be legible, signed, and include a return address. Include signature and address. allow editing for length. mail to Editor Destin Log P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541.
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Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Destin Log
P.O
Marler St
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