Coast Guard reports capsized Hobie Cat near Destin buoy
Coast Guard records from June 22 to 25 detail multiple incidents off Destin and Santa Rosa Sound. Reports include capsized Hobie Cats, missing children found on shore, vessels towed for damage, and a heart attack patient treated at Eglin Hospital. Notable names: Peggy Misleh, Mrs. Sam Renda, Scott Gregory, Christy Fears, Jennifer Ward, Roy Terry, John Denduse, Donald James, Milton E. Kirby. Locations center on Destin sea buoy, West Destin, and Santa Rosa Sound with vessels 34 to 41 feet in size.
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Peggy Misleh
Holiday Inn
Fort Walton Beach
Sam Renda
Destin Sea
Light No. 7
Santa Rosa Sound
Scott Gregory
Quincy, FL
Larry Fears
Tupelo
Christy Fears
Jimmy Ward
Carousel
Jennifer Ward
Westin
Double Springs
Jennifer
Coast Guard
Cannonball
Roy Terry
Seashore Park
John Denduse
Fort Deposit
Desperado
Ben’s Lake Marina
Donald James
Shalimar
Shalimar Yacht Basin
Galore
Milton E. Kirby
Niceville
Eglin Air Force Base
Kirby
Eglin Hospital
Sharks and chumming tactics eyed for Destin tournament
Fishermen describe methods to attract large sharks using chum mixes and sonic cues while captains Browning Rojas anticipate a record tourney. Bets are placed on big catches as weather favors the hunt and crews plan heavy Bonita use and double leaders to secure a 1000 pound plus shark.
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Jommy Browning
Browning
David Rojas
Shooting Star
Destin
Rojas
Liquor age limits spark mixed store opinions in town
Bridgett Ilter of Green Knight package liquor store notes older buyers help underage customers and cites false IDs. Malone says 15 and 16 year olds frequently try to buy alcohol, while 19 and 20 year olds would still be served by some. Harbor Docks owner Morgan claims strict enforcement not needed, and Ilter doubts a 21 law cuts deaths but will comply if required.
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Bridgett Ilter
Green Knight Package
Malone
Grand Slam
Morgan
Harbor Docks
Itler
Chamber funds last litter cleanup at Henderson Beach
Krohn calls park conditions deplorable as litter and garbage line Highway 98. The chamber funds the cleanup with the final $1,000 from Henderson Beach, leaving next year to state oversight. Parks staff will police the beach occasionally and empty state placed cans. Bill Kane of Okaloosa Clean Community System comments.
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Krohn
Grayton Beach
Hartfield
Bill Kane
Okaloosa
Beach cleanup plan hinges on staffing and trash disposal
The state aims to keep the beach clean by placing five gallon drums along the right of way above the beach. Officials acknowledge overflowing cans and trash on the beach are problems. A staff member’s full-time station is planned after beach facilities are built, contingent on a Highway 98 relocation project.
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Hartsfield
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