DCA Pushes Regional Panel On Critical State Concern
County officials discuss a state led push for a resource planning and management committee for four county area. DCA may appoint the governor to form the panel to address growth and water sewer issues with possible state designation if local plans fail. Meeting of West Florida Regional Planning Council set for Pensacola.
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Garretson
West Florida
Dwayne Raynor
West Florida Regional Planning Council
DCA
Raynor
Okaloosa County
Peebles
Panhandle
WFRPC
Clean Sweep Members Eye Beach Cleaner Contract
Members of the Holiday Isle Improvement Association attended a demonstration of a beach cleaner this week with the aim of contracting the device for future coastal cleanup work. The event showcased onshore operations, potential cost estimates, and practical benefits for local shoreline maintenance.
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Holiday Isle
Causeway plans spark estuarine split across Choctawhatchee Bay
Researchers warn a proposed Choctawhatchee Bay causeway would create two distinct estuarine zones East of the structure receiving mainly freshwater from the Choctawhatchee River and saltwater barriers West of the structure with higher salinity. A public hearing is set for 10 a.m. March 8 during the commissioners meeting to discuss potential biological impacts on plants and animals.
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Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Bay
Estuary Causeway Study Highlights Salinity Impacts
The NWFMD report outlines potential disruption to estuarine species if salinity shifts occur and notes possible relocation to former habitats. Positive effects include better habitat for native life, grass restoration, reduced wave erosion, and longer boat piers lifespans, spurred by Okaloosa County planning endorsement.
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Eestary
NWFMD
Okaloosa County
Coast Guard reports three boating incidents near Destin Bay
The Coast Guard logged an 18 foot pleasure craft disabled at 3 p.m. off Cobbs Point towed to Destin Marina by Zoe and owners Paul Sykes and Leo Gramacki of Niceville. A 37 foot boat ran aground near East Pass light 2, owned and operated by John C. Courtney of Fort Walton Beach, refloated and towed to A and W Boatyard. A 17 foot sailing vessel capsized east of Black Point, owned by George Hoffman of Destin, refloated and towed to Ben's Lake Marina.
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Zoe
Paul Sykes
Leo Gramacki
Niceville
Cobbs Point
Destin Marina
Light 2
East Pass
John C. Courney
Fort Walton Beach
Theft Reported Of Bearcat Scanner In Sandpiper Cove
Lyman W. Phillips of Sandpiper Cove reports a Model 220 Bearcat scanner worth 300 dollars stolen from his apartment. The device was last seen Feb 21, with carpet cleaners in on Feb 25 per the deputy. Deputy Adler investigated. Lori Leslie of Fort Walton Beach reports headlights broken and three tires flattened on her car at Nightown between 9 and 10 p.m. damage estimated at 400 dollars. deputy Wells investigated.
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Lyman W. Phillips
Sandpiper Cove
Okaloosa County
Lori Leslie
Fort Walton Beach
James Wells
Little League Physical Set at Destin Elementary
Little League physicians will be provided by the EMTs on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Destin Elementary School. A small donation is requested. Physical forms collected at registration should be brought to the event.
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Little League
E.M.T. S
Destin Elementary
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