Sheriff seeks pay raise and new patrol fleet
County officials plan to raise deputies to a statewide median salary. Gilbert requests 28 patrol cars at 57000 each and a 7000 four wheel drive jeep. He seeks DOC approval for a second jail phase similar to Destin architect Moore design, potentially 500000 for 40 bed max security addition. He notes 40 psychos in custody and credits Community Crime Watch for a 39 percent burglary drop, praising volunteers for case solvability.
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Gilbert
State Department of Correction
Destin
R.R. Moore
DOC
Crime Watch
Frogs Flood Suburban Nerves Prompt Drainage Blame
Residents of 1120 Quail Circle warn of a frog invasion following severe flooding. Mrs. Palmer McInnes fears snakes will follow, likening the scene to Biblical plagues. County Commissioner Mitchell shrugs off responsibility while residents push for drainage fixes and flood control on Airport Road.
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Palmer McInnes
Quail Circle
Ms. McInnes
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Kay
Airport Road
Septic Dump Plans Meant for DWU Plant Scrutinized
In Destin area talks, officials warn raw septic refuse dumped into manholes could reach the harbor. Plant manager Bob Blair will consult county sewer officials on Friday to review operations. Officials say the DWU plant might handle 8,000 to 10,000 gallons, with septic waste planned for a wet well and digester before a 500,000 gallon treated waste tank.
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Watkins
Bob Blair
DWU
Governor to Decide On Forming Regional Committee
Local officials skeptical of plans for a regional committee that would involve electeds and planners from 12 affected counties. Rob Alcott of DCA notes opposition may come from Escambia and other counties, with Gov Graham to determine how many counties are studied. The DCA aims to convene a panel by June for a scheduled meeting with Secretary Dr John DeGrove.
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Rob Alcott
DCA
Escambia County
Alcott
Graham
John DeGrove
Department
Coast Guard Reports Multiple Tow and Rescue Calls
Coast Guard logs from May describe multiple incidents offshore and in Destin bay. vessels towed to safety, including a demasted Hobie Cat to shore near Shoreline Towers and a disabled 27 foot vessel to the Army Recreation Center. May 6 reports a 20 foot craft towed to Destin Marina, May 7 a sailboat refloated and towed to a private mooring, plus a 48 foot vessel refloated near East Pass and a 23 foot vessel to Destin Marina. Varying owners include James and Gail Foster Birmingham, Yakeo Thi Buch Fort Walton, Robert Linton Niceville, Kevin Clark Shalimar, Perry Covington Eglin, Charles Lowe Kenner LA, and John R. Ricks Jr Tuscaloosa. A Medivac evacuated May & Ellen Burkett of Sandestin for a possible heart attack.
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Molly
Gulf
Shoreline Towers
James and
Gail Foster
Birmingham
Coast Guard
Yakeo Thi Buch
Fort Walton
May & Ellen Burkett
Sandestin
Medivac
Her Majesty II
General Hospital
Destin Sea
Coca Joby
Destin Marina
Robert Linton
Niceville
My Pleasure
Shalimar
Kevin Clark
Alcestrad
East Pass
Charles G. Lowe Jr
Kenner
John R. Ricks Jr
Tuscaloosa, AL
Vase stolen from Destin shop on Highway 98
Mary Starnes owner of Mary Starnes Shop on Highway 98 in Destin reported that a Gorham vase valued at 250 dollars was stolen April 29 between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. while the store was crowded. Deputy James Wells investigated. no suspects are known.
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Mary Starnes
Highway 98
Destin
Okaloosa County
James Wells
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Hunter
Bridgestone
Lee Trevino
Destin Gulf Service
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