DOT expands funding to accelerate long delayed projects
DOT officials cite a $606 million five year revenue boost from six legislative measures. The plan expects a recurring $32 million aviation fuel appropriation and $80 million held in escrow until a Supreme Court ruling. Projects include widening the Cinco Bayou and Garniers Bayou bridges on Eglin Parkway as part of the six laning set to begin in early 1986.
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DOT
Allen Potter
Potter
U.S. Supreme Court
Cinco Bayou
Garniers Bayou
Eglin Parkway
Destin to Get Humana Hospital with Emergency Center
Destin will receive Humana Hospital as an 18th Florida facility featuring a fully equipped emergency room two operating rooms a trauma room diagnostic imaging and laboratory services and four recovery beds. Obstetrics will be at Fort Walton Beach, CAT scans planned later, with about 120 staff.
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Paul Odom
Fort Walton Beach
South Walton
Matt Douglass
Walton County
Fort Walton Beach Hospital
Genovese
Destin Humana
Destin
Destin Humana Hospital
Debate Over Off Site Parking Repeal in Destin
City commission weighs repeal of off-site parking to curb safety risks on busy corridors like U.S. 98. Proponents cite safety and traffic flow while opponents warn of density and developer impact. Council to hold public hearing before vote.
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Bob Lee
Cook
Jane Moore
Moore
U.S. 98
Destin
Virginia Aldridge
Preservation of Destin
Mountain Drive
Main Street
Jerry LaChapelle
Vic Deal
Ernest Shahid
John Himes
Ted Stoffels
Kathy Waits
Evelyn Drowne
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Meat Market & Deli
New York
Ernie’s
Holiday Isle
Gulf Shore Drive
Beachside
MENS
O.P
Generra
Robert Bruce
Palm Beach
Sundeck
Palmetto
Catalina— Jantzen
Santa Cruz
Melissa Mordane
M-S
Shores
First National Security Center
Hollywood Blvd
Waldorf
Sant Rosa Mall
BMW
BMW Credit Corporation
EGLIN
Beal Fort Walton Beach
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