County Vacates Silver Beach Roads Amid Quiet Opposition
Okalooosa County Commission voted to vacate two alleys in the Silver Beach Subdivision, with no opposition from adjacent landowners. The roads run parallel to Highway 98 near Scampi's restaurant between the old and new highways. Vacations were requested by James Middleton and Richard Rausch. Lucille Middleton said the alley is not essential to owners and no opposition is known.
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Okalooosa
State May Drop Rubble Case Against Olin Marler
The State Attorney's Office may drop charges against charter boat captain Olin Marler if he removes his share of discarded appliances and junk stored on property in Destin. Okaloosa County filed a zoning violation for storing junk to be used for reefs above Highway 98 Kelly Docks. If Marler clears his portion Bruner said the county may haul the rest away.
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Olin Marler
Vince Bruner
Marler
Destin
Okaloosa County
Bruner
Robbery at Destiny Library Thrift Shop Reported
Destin Library Thrift Shop was broken into Friday night with an undetermined sum taken from the cash box. Receipts from the Azalea Room and the Thrift Shop were stolen. Gloria Jones said funds were left for Saturday use but will not be left there again. Dorothy Kuchler and Myrtle Hollabaugh discovered a broken window and missing money Saturday. Sheriff’s Deputy Hank Garrett is investigating.
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Destin Library Thrift Shop
Library Board
Gloria Jones
Jones
Thrift Shop
Dorothy Kuchler
Myrtle Hollabaugh
Hank Garrett
Kell-Aire Homeowners Reject Drainage Plan Alteration
Kell-Aire Gardens Association rejected Okaloosa County Engineer Dave Heinrichs proposed change to the drainage system for Airport Road. The group argues the system is unnecessary and pollutes Kell-Aire Lake, while Heinrich says emergency drainage is needed amid potential flooding. An administrative hearing is set for next March as talks continue.
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Patricia Gould
Airport Road
Kell-Aire Gardens
Okaloosa
Dave Heinrich
Heinrich
Bell-Aire Gardens
Sober
DWU
Department of Environmental Regulation
Coordination panel targets agency communication on permitting
A Northwest Florida subcommittee led by Bluewater Bay developer Dave Weaver will meet to analyze duplicative roles and delays in marina and harbor permitting. The group aims to speed approvals by improving coordination among local, county, and state agencies including planning, DER, and DNR.
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Ingrid Kreis
Northwest Florida
Old Pass Lagoon
Runnels
Destin
DER
DNR
Zoning and Inspection Department
Governor's
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