Merit School Plan Faces Pushback From Okaloosa Teachers
Okaloosa County teachers and parents clash over Florida's 20 million merit school plan. Betty McDaniels of the OCEA calls the law poor and discriminatory, arguing only 25 percent of schools can be meritorious for two years. Board and union negotiations focus on non discriminatory criteria and salary offers as Oct. 1 deadline looms.
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Karen MacGrogan
Okaloosa County
Betty McDaniels
McDaniels
OCEA
Florida
Ralph Turlington
Turlington
Harbor Pipe Delayed by Permitting Hold on Harbor Crossing
Destin Water Users reports the dredge and fill permit for an underwater harbor crossing to boost Holiday Isle water pressure remains unresolved. DER and DNR require a net positive environmental benefit, prompting possible routing changes. officials emphasize fire protection and continue pursuing alternative routes.
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Karen MacGrogan
Holiday Isle
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Department of Natural Resources
DWU
Steve Holcomb
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Holcomb
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DWA
DEA
Sandestin Yacht Club
Malcolm Patterson
George Burritt
DNR
Gulfshore Drive
Isle
Highway 98
Department of Transportation
Melvin's
Melvins
Ornery Fleas Invading Homes Across Gulf Coast
Experts report a rising flea problem in Okaloosa County homes and yards this summer. Exterminators note fleas are brought indoors by people and pets, with eggs hatching after initial sprayings. Precautions include servicing home and yard and flea-ing pets, followed by a second treatment in two weeks as eggs hatch.
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Ingrid Kreis
Doug Sims
Okaloosa County
Bob Nichols
Nichols
Sims
Gulf Coast
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