Destin Nears State Revenue Sharing With Tax Millage Bill
City officials say Destin can qualify for state revenue sharing funds if Gov. Graham signs a bill clearing the Legislature. The measure allows including ad valorem millage from Destin Fire Control District in the funding formula and fixes the city limits description. Senate action followed House approval. Mayor McIlroy and City Manager Dorman project about a 50 000 gap, dependent on a 2 mill cap. Occupational license fees are considered to cover the shortfall.
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Stene Humphries
Destin
Bob Graham
Senate
Indian Bayou
Bob McIlroy
McIlroy
Jack Dorman
Dorman
Dewey Destin
Destin Eyes Police Department Within Two Years
Destin City Manager Jack Dorman said it is a guesstimate that Destin will have its own police department or at least a framework within two years. He noted strong community interest, upcoming state bills on municipal boundaries and millage, and anticipated revenue to fund city services after federal revenue sharing proceeds.
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Jack Dorman
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Dorman
Senate
North Florida Press Club
Washington
Public Works
City Prepares For Emergency in Destin
The Destin Emergency Management Committee reviewed the Municipal Emergency Operations Plan to handle disasters from hurricanes to chemical spills. Chair Paul Gardner outlined agency roles, a plan to gain a municipal radio frequency, and a center at City Hall for coordination. The plan involves groups from Destin Senior Citizens to condo associations and clubs to contact the elderly if evacuations are needed. Citizens are urged to study the plan and prepare by fueling cars before evacuations. The committee will reconvene in about two weeks to review and refine the plan.
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Steve Humphries
EMC
Paul Gardner
City of Destin
City of
Destin
Gardner
Fire Department
Kiwanis
Dethroned SEC Strips Florida of 1984 Football Crown
The Southeastern Conference voted to vacate Florida’s 1984 football title after an NCAA investigation found recruiting violations. Conference presidents, led by Florida President Marshall Criser, said the action was unprecedented and unauthorized by SEC rules, while supporters urged consistency for future violators.
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Steve Humphries
Southeastern Conference
University of Florida
Sandestin
Keith Brace
Miracle Strip
Gator Club
SEC
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Brace
Okaloosa
Gators
Louisiana State University
Boyd McWhorter
Sandestin Hilton
Marshall Criser
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
Mississippi
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Auburn
Mississippi State
Criser
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House
Bob Mcllroy
Destin City
U.S
Patricia Arnold
Gonzalez
Human Hospital
Julio Enrique Ortiz
Guthrie
Arnold
CFLW
Tides Beach
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