No Free Ride Policy Shifts Tow Policy at Destin Coast Guard
Destin Coast Guard station adopts new policy guiding non emergency SARs to commercial salvage firms to reduce unnecessary rescues. Senior Chief Glenn Francis cites rising case loads and aims to preserve tax dollars while maintaining emergency response readiness. The instruction, issued by Admiral Gracey, allows Coast Guard intervention only in true emergencies or when no commercial option can safely respond. Continued on 7A.
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Coast Guard
Destin
Washington
Glenn Francis
Francis
Destin Station
J.S. Gracey
The
Swes Ambulance Still On Line. Page 1B Waits Thrives On Family History
Ambulance service SWES remains active amid ongoing funding questions as residents weigh options. A separate feature highlights a local family’s deep roots and enduring community involvement, tracing lineage and community ties through several generations.
Harbor Panel Still Waits For Action
Ingrid Kreis reports the Destin Harbor Committee aims to expedite dock requests on Old Pass Lagoon and clear charter boats from pollution blame. Seven local appointees expect a kickoff meeting this month led by Chairman Mike Mitchell, with Capt. Brant Kelly representing the Destin Charter Boat Association to address bacteria from fish carcasses and keep captains from being unfairly labeled. Fran Beaird of the Destin Chamber of Commerce expects faster harbor permitting as DER and DNR review shrink. Home Builders Association’s Charles Sansom says local input should help address harbor pollution sources and development impacts.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin Harbor
Old Pass Lagoon
Mike Mitchell
Brant Kelly
Destin Charter Boat Association
Destin Harbor Committee
Kelly
Department of Natural Resources
Beaird
Charles Sansom
Home Builders Association of
Okaloosa
Walton Counties
Stores argue over Sunday liquor sale rules in Destin
In Destin, lawmakers, police, and retailers dispute Sunday alcohol hours. A 1956 county resolution allows sale 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Mon through Sat, with no more than 1 percent alcohol by weight sold 2 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Staff observed several shops selling before 1 p.m. Sunday, prompting questions from residents and merchants.
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Okaloosa County
Anita Krohn
The
Destin Chamber
Zoning Glossary Explains Okaloosa County Districts RSS RUS RUD RUA
The LOG outlines Okaloosa County zoning ordinance 74-4 definitions for RSS RUS RUD and RUA districts including permitted structures and minimum lot sizes. RSS requires 15 000 sq ft lots while RUS and RUD set 7 500 sq ft minimums for single family and 12 500 sq ft for two family dwellings.
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Ingrid Kreis
RSS
RGD
Okaloosa County
Rud
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