Cop-Out or Scapegoat in Florida Statutes Case
The piece analyzes Judge Jere Tolton’s controversial ruling on a disputed Destin South Walton election and the Florida Statutes that force Leon County to decide multi county contests. It questions whether Tolton dodged responsibility and cites home rule flaws, urging lawmakers to revise statutes.
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Tolton
James Ward
Robert Harden Donnybrook
Tallahassee
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Leon County
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Thanksgiving reflections on gratitude and blessing in Destin
A Destin minister urges readers to count blessings this Thanksgiving amid world distress. He cites scripture with 165 references to thanks in the Bible and urges gratitude for health, home, worship choice, family, and national abundance. Children’s simple answers—parents, food, shelter, church, America—highlight core values and hope.
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Destin
Plymouth Rock
Community backs St. Jude Bike-A-Thon in Destin
Roger Redding of St. Jude thanks Destin residents for a successful Bike-A-Thon raising funds for childhood cancer research. He acknowledges chairman Juan Gonzales, riders, donors, merchants, media, and volunteers, noting progress toward eliminating cancer and the ultimate goal of closing St. Jude.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude
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Viewpoint by Sydel Sims from the late post election mood
A lighthearted Viewpoint essay recalls Halloween decorations at Susie Davis Nursery, a misprinted elves hair label, a humorous computer credit line increasing a customer's limit to 14.28 dollars, a kid playhouse argument over who stays the dog, and a grandma's money wisdom about banks.
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Scripps- Howard News Service
Davis
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