Destin landowner seeks CCCL shift in Crystal Beach subdivision
A Destin landowner urges moving the state CCCL 40 feet seaward of its current line near Grand Mariner in Crystal Beach. Okaloosa County Commissioners, citing lack of authority, sent the request to the state Department of Natural Resources after a 3-2 vote.
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Crystal Beach
Okaloosa County
State Department of Natural Resources
Burney Henderson
CCCL
DNR
Mike Mitchell
Henderson
Grand Mariner
Mitchell
Tallahassee
Bill Peebles Jr
Shirley Ransom
Incorrect Residence Reported In Destin arrest
A Destin man with murder and escape warrants was misidentified as living at Sea Oats Motel in the April 28 LOG. Daniel James McGaugh, sought in a California prison escape and shooting murder case, was actually a Crystal Beach resident and was arrested April 25 at the Sea Oats Motel where he worked part time.
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Sea Oats
Daniel James McGaugh
California
McGaughy
Crystal Beach
Beach Cleanup Saturday by Okaloosa group invites volunteers
The OCCS calls all concerned citizens to join a beach cleanup Saturday May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers include Destin Boy Scouts Collin's Metal Detector Club and Blue Gulf Beach Service. Free hot dogs and Cokes are offered by local sponsors.
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Okaloosa
OCCS
Destin Boy Scouts
Collin’s Metal Detector Club
Blue Gulf Beach Service
Villa Mansard Motel
Grand Mariner
Bill Kane
Kelley
IGA
Eglin Parkway
Colonial Bakery
Coca-Cola
Henderson Beach State Recreation
Okaloosa County
Kane
Gulf Power seeks 8.32 percent rate hike in Florida
Gulf Power Company filed with the Florida Public Service Commission for a retail rate increase totaling 28.4 million dollars, boosting total retail revenues by 8.32 percent. The residential rate would rise about 7.25 dollars per month per 1000 kilowatt hours. Gulf’s president Doug McCrary cited immediate 1984 needs to ensure reliable service, noting the prior 1982 raise was only 3.36 million and smaller than inflation.
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Gulf Power Company Today
Florida Public Service Commission
Gulf
PSC
Doug McCrary
McCrary
Arlan Scarbrough
Destin Captain Charged in Shooting Over a Girl
Destin boat captain Craig Griffith faces a first degree murder attempt charge after a Sunday dispute over a girl at his Fourth Street home. Victim Neil Finkel III, also a Destin boat captain, survived gunshot wounds to his right wrist and forearm and received care at Humana Hospital Fort Walton Beach. A sheriff’s deputy described the incident and Griffith’s arrest at Marina Point after a chase by deputies.
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Destin
Okaloosa County
Mike Jones
Craig Robert Griffith
Neil Finkel III
Bayou Drive
Finkel
Humana Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
Ty Joel Adler
Griffith
Fourth Street
Sheriff's
Adler
George French
H.A. Garrett
Marina Point
FHP Sees Traffic Surge For Fair Through Panhandle
Florida Highway Patrol commander Sgt. Robert Farrior warns that Highway 98 and I 10 through Okaloosa and Walton counties will see increased traffic this summer with the six month World’s Fair in New Orleans drawing visitors from east and southeast Florida. Troopers will target DUI I speed violations and faulty vehicle equipment while boosting enforcement during holidays.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloose
Walton Counties
Florida
Panhandle
Sgt
Robert Farrior
Florida Highway Patrol
Okaloosa
Walton
New Orleans
Farrior
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Oras
Catalina
Benday
FHP
Crestview
Destin-Fort Walton Beach
DeFuniak Springs
Walton County
Shank
Meat Market & Deli
Galleria Destin
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