Okaloosa County liquor hours under dispute for 26 years
An investigation by The LOG finds county sellers violated state law by selling liquor after midnight for more than two decades. County officials believed a 1956 resolution set 4 a.m. closing, but state law prohibits sales between midnight and 7 a.m. The discrepancy prompts questions about legality and whether enforcement was ever valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa County
Shalimar
Crestview
Bob Baxley
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Baxley
Bill Peebles Jr
Peebles
Jerry Alford
Larry Gilbert
Community beach cleanup relies on state help after county rejects cost
Okaloosa County commissioners urge the Florida Department of Natural Resources to cover trash pickup at Henderson Beach, arguing the state purchased the land and must fund services. DNR officials say they lack staff and budget, leaving the county to continue cleanup or risk deterring public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Henderson Beach
Okaloosa County
State Department of Natural Resources
Barney Henderson
Commission
Bill Peebles Jr
DNR
Ney Landrum
Landrum
Division of Recreation and Parks
Florida
William Newcomb
Grayton Beach State Park
Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
Newcomb
Destin condo managers fear slow summer despite tourism surge
Florida reports record tourist spending in early 1983 yet Destin condo managers and rental agents say bookings are soft. Managers note more units, higher vacancies, and a cautious mood as Chamber and merchants see mixed results despite good weather and strong overall tourism figures. Local properties report reduced rentals and resale activity this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
U.S
Destin
Shoreline Towers
Bob Hefner
Louisiana Diver Dies In Offshore Accident
David Ducver of Springfield Louisiana died after a scuba dive 11 miles south of Destin onboard the Aquanaut. He and another diver surfaced with air issues and Ducver was found on the ocean floor at about 100 to 105 feet. CPR was performed aboard and by rescuers for 20 to 25 minutes but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Louisiana
Destin
David Ducver
Springfield
Roland Butler
Gulf
Ducver
Destin Coast Guard
Tim Spence
Coast Guard
Nancy Birchett
Butler
Life Flight
Baptist Hospital of Pensacola
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services
Modawell
Academy
Rendez-Vous
Edward Melton
Fort Walton
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Litter
Karen MacGrogan
Florida Department of Commerce
Holiday Isle
Sandestin
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