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.
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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.
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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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Sarasota Yacht Club
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Hillcrest Hotel
American Society of Culinary Arts
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