Officials Warn Of Halloween's Real Scare
Ingrid Kreis reports local law enforcement warn of doctored candies this Halloween. Deputy John McDowell urges parents to inspect treats, slice fruits, and supervise children. Officials from multiple agencies outline safety tips including traveling in groups, good visibility, and avoiding masks.
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Ingrid Kreis
John McDowell
Okaloosa County
McDowell
Sheriff's Department
Setback Hearing Shifts CCCL for Walton County
The Coastal Construction Control Line proposal moves to December 7 before Gov. Graham and cabinet for approval, instead of November 3. The line, about 150 feet inland of the 1975 standard, was proposed by the Department of Natural Resources after a Walton County hearing where opposition was voiced.
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Walton County
Bob Graham
CCCL
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Hospital Hearing on New Destin Hospital Certificate of Need
A public meeting to gather opinion on the certificate of need for a new hospital in Destin will be held Thursday November 4 in Pensacola at the Escambia Health Department Auditorium 2251 North Palafox St. It begins at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the state Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services. Anita Krohn Destin Chamber manager urges attendance and mentions a possible car pool. call 837-6241 to arrange transport.
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Destin
Pensacola
State Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services
Escambia Health Department
North Palafox St
Kroha
DNR Walton Plan Road Removal After Coastal Line Violation
Walton County officials and the Department of Natural Resources met to map removal of an illegal road built seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. DNR officials and county leaders discussed scope, timeline, and methods to remove the road without beach damage, with removal expected within about two weeks of the meeting. The governor and cabinet had ordered removal within 30 days, and DNR noted it would charge the county if the task is not completed.
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Vanita Trippe
Department of Natural Resources
Walton County
Gil Hill
DNR
Division of Beaches and Shores
Billy McLean
Hill
McLean
Seagrove Beach
Richard McCrute
County Commission stalls two light plan for Destin area
Okaloosa County delayed approving a traffic signal at Highway 98 and Main Street to pursue two lights for one price. The board offered to fund 50 percent and asked a shopping center developer to cover 25 percent, while DOT funding remains unclear. They also urged funding of a Sun Plaza light and planned to write developers to share 25 percent. The motion passed with unanimous approval.
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Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa County
Highway 98
Main Street
State Department of Transportation
Roger Clary
Sun Plaza
Destin
DOT
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