Sexual Abuse Underreported and Responded To in Okaloosa
Experts note many cases go unreported with estimates around 80 percent for children. Officials discuss reporting, medical exams, and crisis support, while prevention programs push education on personal safety and recognizing inappropriate touches. Children and males are affected. cooperation seeks removal of abusers from homes when possible. Community resources include a 24 hour crisis line at Okaloosa Guidance Clinic.
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Janis Metsker
Okaloosa
Sheryl Ebeoglu
HRS
Okaloosa County
Sheriff's
Metsker
Ebeoglu
Sandestin Beach
Sandestin
Baytowne
Coast Guard Report From Destin Station
The Miss Sue V owned by Buddy Brown of Fort Walton Beach was disabled and adrift two miles west of Destin in the bay at 5:49 p.m. It was towed to Licilie's dock by the 41-foot boat. A Hobie Cat owned by Sean Strypm of Shalimar overturned in the bay at 2:50 p.m. and was towed to Deckhands Marina by the 41-footer. A Hobie Cat owned by Donway McMullen of Fort Walton Beach drifted 1/4 mile west of Brooks Bridge at 9:20 p.m. and was brought to Station Destin and claimed the next day.
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Station Destin
Bay
Buddy Brown
Fort Walton Beach
Licilie’s Dock
Sean Strypm
Shalimar
Deckhands Marina
Donway McMullen
Brooks Bridge
Destin Shops Open Despite Event Closure After Noon
Students released from class at 10:30 a.m. and by noon many Destin shops had closed. Some boarded or taped windows yet most stayed open. Coast Guard Station Destin reported no problems on Thursday.
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Destin
Coast Guard
Station
County Eyes Gas Tax Funds for Road Upgrades in Okaloosa
Fray reports 42 counties levy from one to six cents per gallon to fund road projects with the first two cents for maintenance and the rest for construction. A local option tax paired with existing taxes could fund about 42 million in road work including Hurlburt Road bypass and College Boulevard extensions. Mitchell warns of extensive south end work and urges funding explorations and a Tuesday meeting to review central funding sources.
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Fray
Florida
Mitchell
Hurlburt Road
Marwatl Drive
College Boulevard
Niceville
Antioch
Garden City Road
North Okaloosa
White Point
Piney Point
Destin
City considers license fee changes for local professionals
Paluzzi questions paying twice for the occupational license and urges a fair $150 fee. Veterinarian Purvis notes differing state and city costs but supports budgeting needs. Accountant Martin agrees funds must come from somewhere, while architect Moore remains undecided.
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Paluzzi
Jake Purvis
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
William Martin
Reg Moore
Licenses costs draw ire from local business owners
A local official notes $350 for licenses and $200 for multiple licenses feel excessive compared with other places. A Halloween visitor, a chiropractor known as Andy, paid $200 for occupational licenses last week and complains the fees are higher elsewhere.
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Moore
Raggedy
Andy
Florida Plans King Mackerel TAC After Council Decision
J Connor Davis of the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission criticized the Gulf council for setting a total allowable catch twice the scientists’ recommended range. A moratorium proposal remains on the governor and cabinet agenda, awaiting the MFC’s forthcoming action.
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J. Connor Davis
State of Florida Marine Fisheries Commission
MFC
South Atlantic Coast Council
Gulf
Gulf Coast Council
Davis
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Propriet
Love and Spirits Buying Guide
Wine Tasting Club
Fancy International Deli
Bacon
Mary Esther
Juan
Span
Loa
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Sor
Airport Road
East ‘Destin
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