Destin Log Publication Details and Rates 1984
The Destin Log announces weekly publication on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 with second class mail distribution for Destin and South Walton County. It lists staff, advertising deadlines, and subscription rates including local and out of state options with multiple durations.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Readers defend Destin Fire District in letters to editor
Letters praise the Destin Fire Control District and its volunteers while criticizing a negative March audit report. Readers urge balanced coverage, highlight costs, and commend SCUBA and library community support, ending with appreciation to Okaloosa Island Fire Department for a major Leeside Motel fire response.
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Destin Fire Control District
Fire Board
Fire Department
Destin
Community Center
Terry Watkins
Okaloosa Island
Fire Service
Community Center study sparks land proposal clash
A letter from Gregory Holmes urges Destin City leaders to approve land use for the Fire Department arguing the center benefits more from land leases than the fire unit and advocating public backing. He praises Destin’s fire service and calls for better housing and gear funding.
Calhoun Snubbed To The Editor
A winter visitor to Destin for ten years protests the treatment accorded to Calhoun not being a permanent resident, arguing the snub reflects bias toward seasonal residents.
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Destin
Destin Airport fate hinges on Okaloosa plan revision
Okaloosa County faces a dilemma over commercial airline access as Eglin Air Force Base restricts civilian flights. The Destin Airport could be affected by a possible consolidation with the Okaloosa Air Terminal and a revamped master plan. Alternatives include a new site east of Sandestin or Crestview, but land and runway needs complicate moves. The commission is urged to update plans lest airlines steer visitors elsewhere.
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Okaloosa County
Destin
Eglin Air Force Base
Okaloosa
Eglin
South Walton
Crestview
Uggh
Sandestin
Commission
Weekend of media scrutiny flips to the other side
The writer describes a week living as the subject of media inquiry and scrutiny, fielding questions from radio, print, and television. He recalls asking if he is on the record, off the record, or taping, and ultimately offers reflections on managing comments while inviting reader letters to the Destin LOG.
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Marilyn
James Watt
White House
Edwin Meese
America
John Dean
Death Row
Destin Log
P.O
Destin
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