Destin Traffic Violations Reported by Deputy at City Hall
A Destin traffic report lists numerous Sept data showing speeding violations on U S 98 and Gulfshore Boulevard. Names include Norton Niceville Fort Walton Beach Pensacola and others. several drivers cited for speeds between 41 and 63 mph in 25 to 45 mph zones. The record notes locations such as Destin Fort Walton Beach and Eglin Air Force Base with multiple individuals cited across Sept 4 to Sept 7. Driving under the influence is recorded for Robert E. Cormier at US 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin City Hall
Ray MacGrogan
Roger D. Norton
Niceville
U.S
C. McKinnie
Fort Wal Beach
Sing
Roosevelt Godden
Pensacola
U.S. 98
Leonard G. Collins
Shalimar
William I. Seen
Fort Walton Beach
Gulfshore Boulevard
William E. Hughes
Orlando
Lance C. Rhea
Panama City
Patricia E. Porter
Destin
Rhett M. Butler
Crestview
Earl A. Fant
Hollywood
Stewart Bush
Elizabeth Turner
Dan G. Chapman
Diane B. Duffie
Hurlburt
Guy Santucci
Robert E. Cormier
Eglin Air Force Base
Michael J. Harkin
Muri L. Cass
Robin J. Boone
Maria A. Vega
Abilene
Amanda Ashe
David G. Marler
Tracy L. Poore
Ronald E. Cope Jr
David W. Coney
Little Rock
Wendy L. Timmers
County urged to fund unincorporated area services or face refunds
Destin leaders pressed for a double taxation petition, claiming the county must finance services in unincorporated areas through taxes or charges or reimburse the city. Dorman criticized deteriorating county relations, lack of street signs, sprinklers on US 98, and delayed mosquito spraying, hurricane cleanup, and sidewalk work by residents.
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Dorman
U.S
Destin
Okaloosa Island
Destin Elementary
Destin Considers Bed Tax With New Tourist Council
A nine member panel including three motel association members, three private businessmen, and three elected officials will form a tourist development council. They will draft a plan to administer funds, assess South Okaloosa County promotion, and recommend bed tax implementation while promising equitable revenue distribution among markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroha
Destin
Motel Association
John Dowd
Tourist Development Council
South Okaloosa County
Okaloosa Island Questions Bed Tax for Tourism Boost
Commissioner Mike Mitchell said taxes could fund tourism growth with revenue starting as early as March 1986. Gary Funk of the Okaloosa Island Business Association supported the endorsement, noting South County tourism promotion would receive funds if the measure passes, despite a prior countywide rejection in 1978.
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Mike Mitchell
Gary Funk
South County
Funk
Bay stations near Destin and White Point crossing
Stations near Destin include Old Pass Lagoon, just north of Destin Bridge, and just north of Joe's Bayou. Five stations cluster along the White Point Piney Point crossing while others line the bay and major bayous such as La Grange Alagua Basin Rocky Boggy Garnier Cinco and Hogtown. Testing is underway in Joe's Bayou and Indian Bayou by the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
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la Grange
Alagua
Basin
Rocky
Boggy
Garnier, Cinco
Hogtown
Northwest
Florida
Tax Hike Sparks Debate on Parks and Services
Citizens urged revenue sharing to fund parks playgrounds public safety and streets. Houston Beaumont said taxes are acceptable when justified. Councilman Jimmy Vaughn warned Destin could lose its share if not eligible, with funds redirected elsewhere.
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Houston Beaumont
Jimmy Vaughn
Destin
Destin residents debate two mill requests and city future
Council listens as Vaughn defends two mill requests saying the funds belong to Destin citizens after 26 years in the city. Councilman Woodward calls the requests ironic noting many applicants previously supported Citizens For Incorporation which once campaigned for a single mill.
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Danny Woodward
Citizens For Incorporation
Helen Elizabeth Little obituary notices Fort Walton Beach Destin area
Helen Elizabeth Little 76 died Friday September 13 1985 at a local hospital after living in the Destin area since 1951. She was born in Hamilton Ohio and retired from civil service. Survivors include niece Mary Santora of Port St Lucie Florida nephews William Ruth Hamilton Ohio Michael Ruth Monroe Ohio and cousin Jane Mueller Dayton Ohio Graveside services were held September 17 at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach with McLaughlin Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Elizabeth Little
Calhoun Ave
Destin
Hamilton
Ohio
Obituary: Alvah L. Holloway 74 Destin native dies
Alvah Leon Holloway, 74, of 140 Driftwood Destin, died Saturday September 14 1985 at his home. Native of Florida he lived in Destin the past year. Survived by daughter Linda H Wright of Tallahassee and several Holloway siblings, grandchildren and a great grandchild. Memorial services planned in Palatka with McLaughlin Mortuary Fort Walton Beach in charge.
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Alvah Leon Holloway
Driftwood
Destin
Florida
Linda H. Wright
Tallahassee
P.T. Holloway
Leesburg
Fla
Henry Holloway
Daytona Beach
W.A. Holloway
John Robert
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Destin Traffic Report
Lee
Omar Tre
A.P.R
Plymouth Dodge
Mitsubishi
Chrysler
Plymouth
DODGE
Vaughn
Centel
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