Controversy Over Designation and Highway Plans Draws Local Voices
DCA official Jim Murley backs a potential rule change while about 50 residents raise worries that the designation could hurt property values and threaten federal flood insurance and mortgages. Panelists weigh highway 98 widening and a U S 331 bridge, noting funding uncertainty and growth impacts from a mid day crossing and over water evacuation concerns.
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DCA
Jim Murley
South Walton
Morley
Regional water talks aim to fix DWU sewer issues
DWU officials discuss a consent order with the DEA to tighten treatment standards and lift the moratorium on sewer taps. The plan targets Old Pass Lagoon impacts, with DER urging rapid but reasonable progress and cooperation among DWU, DER, and officials from Northwest Florida Water Management District.
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Vaughn
Northwest
DER
Paul Hazuca
DWU
Hazucha
Hazuda
DWA
DEA
Incorporation Debate Intensifies In Destin Community
Citizens For Incorporation leader Bob McIlroy hailed the split as good news as ODI schedules its first meeting at 7 p.m. Monday October 15 at the Destin Community Center. Opponents plan a Thursday gathering as part of their campaign to prevent incorporation and recall the 1982 vote that defeated self governance 1251 to 796.
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Citizens For Incorporation
Bob McIlroy
ODI
Destin Community Center
Destin
CFI
McIlroy
Coast Guard Report Highlights Coastal Vessel Incidents
A series of maritime alerts from September to October details the Lynnie Ann being disabled off Okaloosa Island, a 41-foot craft aiding a capsized Hobie Cat near the Destin line, and CPR on a possible heart attack victim aboard the New Florida Girl. Cases involve owners Cox of Vicksburg MS, Greg Sutton of Slidell LA, Monde Montalgo of Mary Esther, and responses by Destin Fire Department and Walton County Sheriff's Department.
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Okaloosa Island
Case
Ruffneck
Destin Marina
Mr. Cox
Vicksburg, MS
Destin
Walton County
Greg Sutton
Slidell
Rona Turner
Destin Sea
Gulf
Monde Montalgo
Mary Esther
David Reese
Department of Revenue
Tallahassee
Florida
Burglary at Destin Towers Office Reported
October 4 crime report states Ruth Leslie of CAMCO Con dominium Management Association reported a burglary at the Destin Towers office between 6 p.m. Oct 4 and 9:18 a.m. Two cash boxes with about $300 were taken. No forced entry at the outer door but interior door showed evidence of forcible entry. Deputy John Van Zeyl investigated. Between Oct 7 and Oct 8, four tires on a 1977 Chevrolet pickup were punctured in front of Jimmy Shirah's residence. Damage estimated at $300. Deputy H A Garrett investigated.
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Ruth Leslie
Camco Condominium Management Association
Destin Towers
John van Zeyl
Jimmy Shirah
First Ave
Destin Bait Co
H.A. Garrett
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