Florida conference eyes barrier island planning for Destin coast
Allan Cowart of the University of West Florida urged land use action to inform the public and curb coastal development. DCA planners highlighted water, transport, and disaster readiness as priorities while balancing growth with environmental protection. Local reps Destin residents Margaret Watson and Virginia Aldridge attend the West Florida Governor's Challenge, third year running.
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Allan Cowart
Eglin-Fort
Cavanaugh
DCA
Doug Buck
Florida
Graham
West Florida
University of West Florida
Florida Endowment For the Humanities
Destin
Margaret Watson
Virginia Aldridge
Ward pushes local transportation authority power for Choctawhatchee Bay area
In 1983, Ward sought to let counties form their own transportation panels and bypass the Legislature. Environmental groups opposed the earthen bay crossing. Governors veto blocked Choctawhatchee Bay Authority but expressway authorities in Palm Beach St Lucie and Broward gained approval. Ward plans to reintroduce next year with state 5 year plan funds as leverage.
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Graham
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Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Island
Deckhand charged in Oct death after lie test
Brennan, on probation for prior drug arrests, is accused of involvement in the death of 18 year old Redmond whose body was found on a South Walton beach. Officials say he admitted giving cocaine and marijuana, and inconsistencies in his story emerged as investigations continue with pending lab results.
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Destin
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Destin woman reports lost or stolen .38 revolver
Destin resident Maureen Sheppard reported to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department that a Charter Arms blue steel .38 revolver was lost or stolen from her purse though she kept the purse at all times. The gun valued at $150. Deputy Patricia Perry logged another report of a 1983 Camaro with $400 paint damage from a sharp object between Oct 14 and 15. Deputy Joel Adler investigated.
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Okaloosa County
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