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Destin Log

Location

Destin, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1984

Page

3

Sheriff and House candidates clash at Okaloosa forum

Incumbent Sheriff Larry Gilbert and challenger Charles Kennedy sparred over jail reforms and crime trends in Okaloosa County at a North Florida Press Club forum. Kennedy criticized costs and perceived progress, while Gilbert touted a new jail, staff expansion, and a drop in crime. Also debated were state representative contenders James Ward and Robert Harden, with Ward urging reelection for a chairmanship and Harden arguing for change. Sam Brunson skipped, Al Grant spoke on his bid for county commissioner.

Karen MacGrogan Okaloosa County Larry Gilbert Charles Kennedy North Florida Okaloosa Gilbert Kennedy Florida James Ward Robert Harden Ward Hardin Choctawhatchee Bay Destin James Harden Sam Brunson County Commission al Grant Grant

Destin Building Permits Drop in September

Destin builders saw a continued slide in permits as September starts totaled about 1.1 million in new construction, down from 12.5 million a year earlier. Major projects included a 331 thousand Western Sizzlin, a 122 thousand townhouse project, and several repairs, docks, and pools, with eight new homes averaging around 48.8 thousand.

Ingrid Kreis Destin Highway 98 Galleria Hancock & Hazlett Builders Crymes Enterprises Angel Construction Okaloosa County Asco of Airport Road Beta Builders Palmetto Place Mountain Drive Palmetto Street Sea Scaping Marine W.L. Albritton Beach Drive Joe's Bayou Ray Hall Stahlman Avenue Crystal Beach Calhoun Avenue

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