Airplane Lands Safely After Gear Trouble At Destin
A private Beechcraft King Air 200 from Lafayette Louisiana made a non crowded emergency landing at Destin Airport after reports of nose gear trouble. Airport manager Walt Brigman alerted the Destin Fire Department at 3 48 p m as two tanker trucks stood by on the taxiway. Tony Womble piloted the twin engine plane with two aboard, circling Choctawhatchee Bay before a smooth halt at the runway’s south end. Firefighters continued on page 3A.
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Louisiana
Destin
Walt Brigman
Beechcraft
Brigman
Hank Berry
King Air 200
Choctawhatchee Bay
Tony Womble
Lafayette
Causeway Bill Faces Continued Battle in Legislature
The House passed a measure to create an authority for a Choctawhatchee Bay causeway or bridge amid environmental opposition led by the Audubon Society. Supporters push ahead despite delays and potential Senate hurdles and a possible governor veto.
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Vanita Trippe
Choctawhatchee Bay
James Ward
Sam Ard
Ward
Senate
Florida Audubon Society
House
Ard
Charles Lee
The
Audubon Society
Lee
Terry Jo Kennedy
Dempsey Barron
Senate Rules Committee
Pete Dunbar
Jon Mills
Walton County Commission
Okaloosa
Walton
Walton Commission
Jobs Shortage Hits Destin Merchants Across Sectors
Destin merchants report few applicants despite many openings in construction, hotels, and fast food. Hardee’s seeks about 20 workers after five weeks with 60 applicants. Nugget Oil Store notes high turnover and rare showups. Eckerd Drugs also posts for two cashiers as local job market tightens.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Bill Atkins
Hardee’s
Atkins
Hardee's
Georgia
Restaurateur
Neve Hardee's
Chris Holland
Nugget Oil
Highway 98
Holland
Nugget
Eckerd Drugs
Shores
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Oldtimers and Scientists Rule Hurricanes Debate
A page 1C report notes veteran researchers and seasoned experts weigh in on hurricane behavior, forecasting shifts, and risks. It highlights ongoing questions about storm intensity, climate links, and community planning implications discussed during informal sessions.
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David Marler
John Georgiade
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