Random Breakfast Notes and Regional Happenings
A collage of chatter covers local calls on a controversial story, a pun-filled review of The Diabolical Dictionary, state lottery profits, and driver safety on a soggy Eglin Parkway. Dennis Gilson reports from Niceville-Valparaiso. Paula Hawkins writes Children At Risk. Braves quotes mingle with politics as Col. Ed Hubbard wishes a good morning.
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Bob Graham
Senate
Letters to the Log criticize Destin Harbor pollution response
A Destin Log letter laments inaction on harbor pollution issues. The writer cites editorials and committee reports, mocks officials for finger pointing, and urges public outcry to restore aerators and stop boaters from dumping waste, threatening citizen action. Continued on Page 5A.
Round one ends as opposition keeps Open Highway 98 through park
Editorial notes the Department of Natural Resources retreated from beachfront park development and that the fight to keep Old Highway 98 open through Henderson Beach State Park continues. An administrative hearing in Destin is pending, jeopardizing park facilities and state funding while other projects await attention.
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Department of Natural Resources
Destin
Morever
Careful With That Ax Question in Local Budget Debate
The Mary Esther city council leads in backing the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber with a 2500 investment, while Fort Walton Beach delays a 20000 contribution awaiting others. Other cities Cinco Bayou and Shalimar are urged to join in, arguing the chamber boosts tourism and long term growth.
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Fort Walton Beach
Cinco Bayou
Shalimar
Fort Walton
Everyone Should Pay Something on Homestead Tax Vote
Mike Mitchell argues for a November homestead exemption measure that would tax only part of property value and cap exemptions at 25 000 dollars, contending every homeowner should contribute to public services while addressing county and city funding concerns. He touches on Destin funding, NAACP concerns over a Air Force incident, and notes Fort Walton Beach’s role in school integration, ending with a call for a measured reaction rather than harsh penalties.
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Destin
Fort Walton Beach
NAACP
Air Force
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