Coast Guard Diary Shows Multiple Vessel Incidents in May
Report covers May 23 to May 29 coast guard calls around Destin and Santa Rosa Sound. Rescue towings include James Loomus Randy Cleveland from Mary Esther and a 17-foot craft to East Pass Marina. Collisions near Hudson Marina injured a Hatteras passenger. repairs, investigations and disposals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light No. 64
ICW
Coast Guard
James Loomus
Randy Cleveland
Mary Esther
Hatteras
Hudson Marina
Humana Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Charles Trotter
LaGrange
Destin Sea Buoy
Destin Marina
Lewis Hunsinger
Pensacola
Marina Point
Impossible
Gulf
Afternoon Delight
Destin Harbor
Dave Marler
Boggy Point
Boggy Bayou
Niceville
Brian Green
Blessing of the Fleet Blesses Destin Boats at 27th Annual
The Rev. Sandy Greene of Saint Andrews By The Sea Episcopal Church blesses Destin's fishing boats during the 27th Annual Ascension Day Blessing of the Fleet. The ceremony seeks a fruitful season and protection from danger for the vessels and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Greene
Saint-Andrews- By-The Sea Episcopal Church
Destin
Largest mako shark landed by Destin angler Gelston
A dramatic battle off Marina Point ends with a 867% pound mako shark hauled aboard the Shooting Star after an hour plus of blasting leaps and line pressure. Gelston, reeling in from the fighting chair, secures the catch as the crowd erupts in cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Gelston
Marina Point
Lou Bagias
Vagias
David
Crime spree report from Destin area May crimes
A May 14 to May 24 string of thefts and break ins is outlined. Items stolen include cash and jewelry worth 600 dollars from a Holiday Inn room, two white gold rings, 330 plus 300 dollars, and 200 dollars from a residence. Other incidents include school window damage, a broken laundry room break-in, a suspected stolen vehicle tag check, two power miter saws stolen from Destin Lumber, and a shoplifting arrest at Delchamps Shores Center. Deputy Tom Simpson and Deputy David Bennett investigated.
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Holley E. Reynolds
Oklahoma
Holiday Inn
Tom Simpson
Eugene Walls
Destin Elementary
Debbie Marler
Elise Dr. Destin
Jeannie Rhodes
David Bennett
Luther J. Rhodes
Rhodes Auto Repair
Eugene W. Kamer
Birmingham
Thomas Simpson
Burt McCall
Destin Lumber Company
Thoo P. Pruitt
Indian Hills
Delchamps
Shores
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Okaloosa County
Mako
Nature’s Pieces
the Shores
Sandestin Beach Resort
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