Adler in Jail in Crestview after rejection of appeal
Destin resident Mary Anne Adler turned herself in to authorities Thursday evening and is in Okaloosa County Jail. The appeals court denied her second degree murder appeal this week. Her attorney John Harrison said they likely will not appeal further. Adler is expected to serve about half of a 15 year sentence for killing her husband Joel Adler in June 1984.
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Mary Anne Adler
Okaloosa County
Crestview
Adler
John Harrison
WPAN-TV 53 Faces Uncertain Shutdown Decision
Officials at WPAN-TV Channel 53 scrambled Friday morning over potential closure. Chief Engineer Richard Gilbert cited uncertainty and confusion as meetings continued amid rumors the station could go off air at midnight Sunday.
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Wpan-Tv Channel 53
Richard Gilbert
Destin Community Center Approves Christmas Tree Plan
The Destin Center board unanimously approves placing the city’s first official Christmas tree outside the building. The tree will be lit after the December 13 Christmas Parade, with power supplied by the Center. Children are invited to make ornaments for the tree.
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Children of
Destin
Destin Community Center Proposes 50-Year Lease
The Destin Community Center Board approved a proposed 50 year lease of center property to the city with a $10 annual fee. The agreement requires the city to build and maintain substantial improvements including a 10,000 square foot basketball gym, stage, kitchen, and a board room for the center. The document will be revised by attorney Matt Burns before presentation to the Land Acquisition Committee.
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Destin
Bypass Stifles Business On Old 98 Lowers Trade
Local merchants blame the four lane bypass for sharp cuts in walk in traffic along Old 98. The Park Pit, Pork Pit, SunNSand Motel and Sea Oats Motel report steep declines in daily sales and occupancy as off season demand collapses. One business notes buyers have vanished from the highway corridor.
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Old 98
Gail McGaha
Park Pit
McGaha
Pork Pit
Henderson Family Fears Land Devalue Under Plan
Will Merrill, son-in-law of Barney Henderson, criticizes a Moreno Point land-use plan that labels most undeveloped Henderson land as low-density. He argues the designation could shrink market value though plans may change as city officials refine the proposal. The Kelly Trust also prepares development moves for the area.
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Merrill
Barrett
Daffin
Carlin
Barney Henderson
Moreno Point
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Parkway
Kelly Trust
War on Drugs at Home Says DEA Official
Omar Aleman of the Drug Enforcement Administration told a Sandestin audience that drug problems start at home. He criticized social acceptance of alcohol and diet pills and urged community involvement for prevention, warning that every American is affected by drug abuse.
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Sandestin Beach
Omar Aleman
Drug Enforcement Administration
Miami
Aleman
United States
Diver Nearly Dies After Contest Win
Howard Allen Scott of Birmingham won the Destin Open Spearfishing fifth annual men’s division. He suffered decompression sickness after diving Saturday and was treated in a hyperbaric chamber in Panama City, explaining bends occur when ascent is too rapid and nitrogen forms bubbles in the blood.
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Howard
Allen
Scott
Birming AL
Panama City
Bay Memorial Hospital
Robert Clodfelter
Okaloosa County
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