DCA Chief Tom Lewis to speak at Destin City Hall
The secretary of the state Department of Community Affairs will hold a noon press conference at Destin City Hall Monday. He is central to fears of a possible critical concern designation and will present his final recommendation to the governor and Cabinet. DCA staff say he has not decided yet and wants to assess the situation firsthand. Okaloosa County Commissioner Larry Anders called it a good move for all.
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DCA
Tom Lewis
State Department of Community Affairs
Destin City Hall
Lewis
Okaloosa County
Larry Anders
Watkins Appointed to Vacant Destin Board Seat
Destin resident Terry Watkins, 42, was appointed by Gov. Bob Graham to fill the vacancy on the board left by Bob Lloyd who resigned to run for mayor. Watkins will serve until November 21, 1988.
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Bob Graham
Destin
Terry Watkins
Watkins
Bob Lloyd
Lloyd
Destin Utilities Plans Fund Campaign For Lagoon Pipeline
Destin Utilities spokesman Lowell Kelly outlined a forthcoming fundraising drive to support the Old Pass Lagoon flushing pipeline. He seeks backing from the Destin Chamber of Commerce and the Destin Charter Boat Association and other groups after Gov. Graham vetoed pipeline funds, aiming to start at month end coinciding with Rodeo events.
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Destin Utilities
Lowell Kelly
Old Pass Lagoon
Kelly
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Destin Charter Boat Association
Bob Graham
Weather forecast: sunny today near 90 with possible storms
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 90. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph bring a 20 percent risk of thundershowers. The extended outlook shows mostly fair skies with scattered afternoon storms into Sunday through Tuesday, highs upper 80s to lower 90s and overnight lows 70 to 75.
TIDES Beach Temperatures Report for Sept 17 18
A seaside forecast notes temperatures at TIDES Beach for September 17 and 18 with expected warm afternoons and cooler nights. Local observations show shoreline conditions and light winds affecting beachgoer plans.
Fire code inspections target high-rise condos in Destin
Destin fire inspector Rodney Syfrett reports up to 70 code violations found in a single condominium while noting a Perdido Key blaze underscores the need for sprinklers and on-site water. He expects to finish inspections by mid winter, prioritizing new projects and major local businesses.
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Destin
Rodney Syfrett
Perdido Key
Okaloosa County
Syfrett
Teller Ignores Gun Barrel Kept Hands On Wheel
Bank teller Judy Cook faced an armed abductor Edwin Keith Whitt during a robbery at Destin Barnett Bank on U S 98 Wednesday afternoon. She offered the keys then refused to relinquish her silver Honda, keeping her hands on the wheel as Whitt attempted to take control.
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Judy Cook
Sheriff’s
Ball Grigsby
Jules Borio
Jerry Alford
Teller
Edwin Keith Whitt
Destin Barnett Bank
U.S. 98
Cook
Whitt
Don
Area dodges state thrust on growth plan district tailwinds
Destin Walton and southern Okaloosa counties avoid designation as an area of critical state concern after a growth subcommittee ruling. Local governments report substantial progress on tasks in the governor's Resource Management Plan and praise the decision. Destin Harbor concerns are acknowledged as long term but not penalized.
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Destin
Okaloosa
Walton
Jack Dorman
Destin Harbor
Dorman
DCA
Okaloosa County
Bill Peebles
Destin asks residents to pick future recreation plans
Destin’s recreation committee launches a community survey to decide which facilities to pursue. Spokesman Bill Shirah cites options from an Olympic pool to sports leagues, noting a $210000 city recreation budget with $160000 for land acquisition and limited existing facilities.
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Destin's Recreation Committee
Bill Shirah
Shirah
Destin
Destin City
Area 911 System Making Progress
Okaloosa County moves toward a 911 emergency dialing system with a projected 18 month timeline. The 911 Task Force Technical Committee reviewed a simulated system at Center and awaits two public hearings to adopt a resolution. If approved, a 50 cent monthly per line charge will fund equipment purchases.
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Okaloosa County
911 Task Force
Division of Communications
Tallahassee
Tate
Indoor Parks Complex Plans Include Sports Fields and Pool
A proposed indoor recreation complex lists a softball field and tennis facility with jogging track within a parks and playgrounds project. The plan also includes swimming pool facilities, outlining a multiuse recreational hub.
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