Annexation measure faces slim chances in state debate
Ward and Johnson said the 25 page annexation bill faces many hurdles and unlikely passage. If passed it would take about two years to set reserve areas in Okaloosa County and draw contiguous boundaries. Mattie Kelly expects future annexation efforts by trustees as development nears.
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Ward
Tom C. Brown
D-Port Orange
Okaloosa County
Johnson
Destin
Mattie M. Kelly
State lawmaker weighs septic tank rules and enforcement
Kriegel urges logical measures to protect the water system and enforce them if a problem exists. Smith questions how to detect a problem in time while considering mandatory connections and the impact of septic tanks on aquifers and water wells.
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Kriegel
Smith
DWU
Weir Weirility Dispute Seeks Bond Help Over West Jetty
The Corps and South Shore clash over legal costs and liquidated damages for the west jetty work. South Shore faces $715 per day in damages after the March deadline, with a plan to pursue the bonding company to cover completion or hire a new contractor.
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South Shore
Topsail set as priority purchase list for Save Our Coast
DNR officials led by David Buchanan say a 1500 acre tract is not available but would be pursued if listed. They acknowledge the property could become development material, while St Joe’s zoning plans aim to maintain rural character with eight units per acre maximum density.
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Save Our Coast
DNR
David Buchanan
Buchanan
St. Joe’s
Winters
Tax debate on gas bed tax faces mixed views
County panel hears residents from Shalimar Crestview and Okaloosa Island oppose or support a 4 cent gas tax arguing it hits a necessity while urging funding from state federal or tolls. May 7 forum planned in Crestview courthouse to consider transportation funding options.
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Fort Walton Beach
Mike Mitchell
Angela Junger
Crestview
Okaloosa
Okaloosa Island.” Junger
Okaloosa Island
Gary Funk
Funk
Obituary of Florence True Destin journalist and columnist
Florence Tinkie True, 69, died Tuesday at her home in Destin after a long illness. Born in South Carolina, she moved to Destin from Alabama 13 years ago. Survived by daughter Tamia True Speer and son Thomas ne, plus six grandchildren. A Destin Log columnist for nine years and author of Down East, she helped at the New Florida Girl booth. Cremation with ashes scattered over the Gulf from the party boat New Florida Girl on Monday May 6 at 9 a.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. McLaughlin Mortuary is in charge.
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Florence
Tinkie’’ True
Bayshore Drive
Destin
South Carolina
Alabama
Tamia True Speer
Thomasne
New Plymouth
New
Zealand
True
Destin Log
Down East
Florida
Gulf of
American Cancer Society
McLaughlin Mortuary
Chestnut Avenue SE
Fort Walton Beach
Destin Exterminators owner Clifford Stack dies in Fort Walton Beach
Clifford Lee Stack age 40 of Destin died Saturday April 27 in Fort Walton Beach. He owned Destin Exterminators and had lived in the area three years. Survivors include wife Donna. children Allen Deronda Pamela Brandy. parents Harry and the late Mrs Stack. siblings Raymond Barbara Linda Doris Virginia. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday April 30 at McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel. Burial Destin Memorial Cemetery. McLaughlin Mortuary in charge.
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Clifford Lee Stack
Gulf Breeze Court
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Mr. Stack
Birmingham
Destin Exterminators
Donna H. Stack
Allen Stack
Deronda Stack
Pamela Stack
Brandy Stack
Harry
Virginia Woodward
McLaughlin Mortuary
Msgr
Patrick Cunningham
Destin Memorial Cemetery
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Redman
Shalimar
Rick Johnson
Hogg
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Lyce
Santa Rosa Mall
Destin Pool Services, Inc
URSA
Jario Oras
Council of
Ftonias
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Mexico
Rockefeller
Bayview Dining Room
Sandestin
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