Crime roundup from Indian Hills to Crestview
A sequence of thefts and burglaries reported between August 28 and September 4 across Indian Hills Beach Drive U S 98 Crestview and nearby locations. Items stolen include wallets hair dryer cash jewelry a stereo and a bank card. no forced entry in some cases and multiple deputies investigated the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn Jalinski
Indian Hills
Hank Garrett
Lisa Duff
Beach Drive
U.S. 98
Duff
John N. van Zey
Edna D. Godwin
Delchamps
Godwin
Master Charge
Frank W. Carr
Crestview
Carr
Johnny Eubanks
Glenn A. High
Louis F. Frazier
Nugget Oil
Eubanks
High
Indian Bayou
Rhodes Auto Services
Mountain Drive
LaDonna's Hair Fashions
Destin council selects 1.5 mill rate amid revenue-sharing debate
The Destin City Council votes 3-2 to set property tax at 1.5 mills, risking state revenue sharing. Citizens favor funding roads, sidewalks, lights, and recreation, while Mayor McIlroy warns higher shortfalls if money is not pursued. Phillips and Vaughn oppose the cut, and two members are away on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Destin
Jimmy Vaughn
Fire District
Phillips
Bob McIlroy
Crestview
Niceville
Woodward
Taylor
Vaughn
Theo Shaw
Richard Duke
Excuses rise as speeders defend actions on road
South Walton Deputy Michael Barker and Deputy MacGrogan describe common excuses from drivers cited for speeding. They note responses range from late for work to claims of a broken speedometer or stuck gas pedal. Some drivers deny warning requests, while others thank officers for slowing them down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGrogan
South Walton
Michael Barker
Barker
Driver excuses for car problems cited in discussion
A speaker lists common justifications for faulty cruise control and mechanical issues. He argues that poor reasons include failed repairs and pressure to match fast traffic, noting some claim the car runs smoothly only at high speeds.
Lagoon Pollution Debate at Harbor Board Meeting
DER urged halting lagoon pollution while NWFWMD officials argued for a Gulf of Mexico pipeline to boost water circulation. Hydrologist Agustin Maristany warned the eastern lagoon section acts as a trap with little flushing, potentially trapping pollutants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DER
Harbor Board
Agustin Maristany
Maristany
Nwfwmd
Gulf of Mexico
Sandpiper Cove
Lagoon Mouth Upgrade Plans Cost 1.2 Million
The district proposes replacing saltwater with fresh high-oxygen water by enlarging the lagoon mouth. The plan aims to prevent stagnation at the eastern end, with an estimated pipeline cost of about $1.2 million and annual maintenance near $30,000.
Okaloosa County Tax Debate Prompts Double or Not
Revolt over tax levels questions past levies and future projections as Bacon argues proposed taxes could more than double, while County Commissioner Mike Mitchell defends current spending citing low millage and mandated items. Residents urged to propose specific cuts at budget hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Okaloosa County
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Mgade
Father
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Siebert Avenue
Stephen M. Poche
Cording
Poche
Florida
Chrysler
Plymouth
DODGE
Fifth Ave
Buick Park Ave
Cavalier
VW Quantum
Ford Ranger
Jeep Wagoneer Ltd
Cadillac
DEV
Cars & Trucks
Didge Trucks
Eglin Parkway
Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen Gallery
Mary Esther Cutoff
Ft. Walton Beach
Danley's Carriage House
New Warrington
Pensacola
Danley
Mary Fither
Fort Walton Beach
West Tennessee ST. Tallahassee
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