Corps Seeks State Control Of Permitting Powers
Controversial move would shift permitting for boat ramps slips and piers from the Army Corps of Engineers to the state. Officials say it could aid water quality sites like Old Pass Lagoon while environmental groups fear reduced wildlife safeguards.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Old Pass Lagoon
Suzanna Walker
State Department of Environmental Regulations
Bureau of Permitting
DEA
Walker
Corps
Bert Heimer
Jacksonville
Rainy Destin Sees Six Inches Fall With More On Way
Six inches of rain drenched Destin since Sunday with more forecast as slick roads and standing water hinder beach plans. No major floods reported. Okaloosa County engineer Dave Heinrich says drainage ditches may overflow but drainage is functioning. Officials will inspect Quail Lake area near Airport later Tuesday to assess conditions.
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Karen MacGrogan
Destin
Okaloosa County
Dave Heinrich
Beach Burglar Alert Sparks Destin Warning
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department reports a spike in auto burglaries along Highway 98 in Destin over the past two weeks. Vehicles parked on beaches and in motel and store lots have been entered with no damage, stealing cash, jewelry, and credit cards. Deputy John McDowell warns tourists are primary targets as thieves follow crowds. Officers advise locking valuables in trunks and keeping wallets out of sight. caution remains as criminals adapt.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa County
John McDowell
McDowell
State cites marina in harbor permit probe at Old Pass Lagoon
The Florida DNR and DEA launched a comprehensive search into Old Pass Lagoon for permit violations after discovering Destin's Marina Point lacked submerged land leases. Owner Louis Vagias faces a 30 day removal order for the pier extension, with possible after-the-fact leases for the original structure.
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Vanita Trippe
Old Pass Lagoon
Ted Forsgren
Department of Natural Resources
Bureau of Land Management
Destin
Marina Point
Forsgren
Louis Vagias
Vagias
Florida Marine Patrol
DNR
DEA
East Pass Marina
Ing
Florida
Marine Patrol
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Isle
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Bob Kriegel
Krieger
Jessica Spiers
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South Walton
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