No Free Lunch and Traffic of Opinions in Destin LOG
A Destin LOG column surveys federal revenue sharing, Florida’s return on taxes, and a sermon on growth problems. It cites a Tax Foundation finding Florida gains back $1.38 for each dollar sent and notes local figures debating incorporation and money for Destin. It then covers hurricane warnings, office plans, newsroom rumors, journalist licensing, and invites reader letters to the Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proincorporation
Citizens For Incorporation
Destin
Uncle Sam
Florida
The
Tax Foundation Inc
Washington
UPS Denied at Destin Airport Highlighting Local Growth Debate
Editorial criticizes Okaloosa County commissioners for denying UPS a permit to operate from Destin Airport after weeks of unauthorised freight activity. The piece argues the decision harms regional growth, notes lack of noise complaints, and questions moved to Crestview Airport as relocation. It asserts the denial was a mistake and would hamper the economy with minimal air operation impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Intelligence Agency
Destin
United Parcel Service
Okaloosa County
UPS
South
Walton
Crestview
Shirley
State
Department of Natural Resource
Department of Environmental Regulation
Coleman Kelly Lake
Free Enterprise Essay Tops Rotary Contest
Sheri Potts, a sixth grader at Destin Elementary School, won the best essay in the recent Rotary sponsored competition in Okaloosa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri Potts
Destin
Okaloosa County
Profit and free enterprise drive U S economic growth
Commentary extols the United States two centuries of economic prowess rooted in free enterprise. It argues profits, competition, and consumer choice fuel innovation, better products, and higher living standards, while government interference is opposed as contrary to the meaning of enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri Potts
United States
Smiths Leave Destin Mark With Community Involvement
Destin social note honors Sam and Alma Smith for their active role in local affairs from pollution to library support. A farewell gathering reveals community issues at Coleman Kelly Lake and the Destin Airport debate, plus a green crud inquiry led by state natural resources officials and regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trow Sebree
Sam
Alma Smith
Smith
Air Force
Smiths
Destin
TLC
Alma
eThat
Okaloosa
Mountain Drive
Destin Alliance
Letters To The Log Urge Raise Of Florida Drinking Age
A reader cautions against relying solely on statistics in the Florida drinking age debate. He argues reduced access could prevent youth alcohol dependence, sharing personal experience as a teenage alcoholic and urging continued enforcement until majority. Also thanks South Walton for Cancer Society Crusade volunteers surpassing last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Morris
Florida
Mr. Morris
Carlton
The
American Cancer Society
South Walton
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