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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1986
Page
5
Residents at the Fort Walton Beach Post Office survey weigh in on a city charter dispute between the administration and the firefighters union. Opinions vary across respondents on proposed changes and potential impacts.
A reflective critique notes voter apathy after a runoff election missed by many residents in South Walton. The writer contrasts local political neglect with reported tax and service inequities, expressing frustration at apathy amid community frustration with county commissioners.
Of 2,264 registered voters in the area, 880 cast ballots, about 51 percent countywide. South Walton backed Peters over Pridgen 520 to 168 while Pridgen beat Peters 667 to an unknown in District 2. A tourism tax measure passed 104 votes, with many abstaining. Next up are several referenda and three Fire District seats, plus statewide governor race.
Sam Junker and Jerry Howland discuss recompression chamber demand from divers in Fort Walton Beach. Four divers suffered bends last weekend and another case occurred this weekend causing treatment at Hyperbaric facilities. They warn of high costs and urge personal discipline to prevent dangerous nitrogen bubbles and long hospital stays.
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