Multiple Theft and a Drowning Incident Reported in Destin Area
Police log details a series of daytime vehicle break ins and thefts across Destin with items including a Canon camera, two gold watches, diamonds, cash, and car stereos valued collectively at over 21 thousand dollars. A 62-year-old man from Washington, MS died of a heart attack after collapsing at Jetty East, with CPR administered before transport. Deputy investigators list suspects or witnesses as unavailable.
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Lionel Hutchinson
Echezeaux Dr
Kenner
Florida Girl
Bobby Spencer
Barbara Meaux
Laurel Dr
Alexandria
Destin Bridge
James Wells
H.A. Garrett
Raymond Gunthorp
Destin Campground
Jame Wells
Stanley Kucal
Inlet Reef
Jetty East
Edward Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Jane Scarzella
Golf crowd pressure grows in Destin South Walton season
Winter visitors and spring tourists crowded courses in Destin area. Officials warn Snowbirds and conference business could suffer without new golf holes. Destin Chamber of Commerce executives and developers urge expansion, noting Sandestin may close public play and Seascape expansion remains uncertain. Local leaders say more courses are needed to support hotel, condominium growth and business travel.
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Ryan
Anita Krohn
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Kroha
Sandestin
Roger Clary
Indian Bayou
Clary
Destin-South Walton
Jeffries
Seascape
Bergen
Krohn
Tidewater project eyed for Walton County on Highway 98
West Florida Regional Planning Council explains Deal Properties Tidewater plan for 16.1 acres would host 420 dwelling units straddling the north and south sides of Highway 98. The proposal estimates 111 permanent residents and up to 840 at peak season, with 250 or more units presumed a DRI under state law.
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West Florida
Raynor
Tidewater
Walton County
Algae and Sewage Tangle Threaten Local Lakes
Van Dyke says algae would be supported if a permit is sought but homeowners must hire a professional applicator. If the algae source remains unknown it will likely return, with fish kills possible in late summer as oxygen drops and poisonous gases are released. He notes the Destin Water Users plant may be the nutrient source but plants are easy to spot.
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van Dyke
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Eka Cohy
Department of Insurance
Okaloosa County
ME Mortuary
the Golden Rule Funeral Home
Chestnut Ave
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Hlin Mortuary
Destin
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Florida State Bank
Emerald Coast Bank
Florida State
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