DCA official faces local criticism over planning recommendation
Okaloosa Commissioner Larry Anchors blasted the DCA proposal as damaging and insulting while noting local governments’ three year progress. The Northwest Florida plan requires Oct 22 review by the NWFCRPMC before forwarding to DCA Secretary Tom Lewis and then the governor and Cabinet.
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Okaloosa
Larry Anchors
DCA
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Nwfcrpmc
Tom Lewis
County 911 system to cost about 300000 dollars
County officials outline a new 911 system with computers, phone lines and emergency generators, requiring about 300000 dollars. The system will display caller name, address, phone, nearest fire and police stations, and note if the caller is handicapped or a senior. It includes backup stations and aims to reduce prank calls while educating the public on emergency use.
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Tate
Bill Peebles Jr
Peebles
Recreation public at Destin Elementary survey amid expansion
The Destin Elementary recreation public survey seeks community input as ongoing expansion projects have disrupted existing facilities. The recreation committee sponsors today’s survey to gather residents’ views on future programming and site usage.
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Destin Elementary
Recreation Committee
City survey seeks input on land and facilities targets
Ah Ty's pulse notes the survey will guide priorities for land or facilities the city should pursue. Shirah urges public input with surveys due back to the LOG by October 4.
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Shirah
Stabbing Death Probe in Okaloosa County Woman Found Near Roadside
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department investigates the stabbing death of 24 year old Cynthia Sue Condra found in tall weeds on Duval Road near Lewis Turner Boulevard. Condra, a resident of Le To Nise Village Mobile Home Park, was killed 21 times while her 1985 Ford van was left with keys in ignition. Deputies recovered the van hours earlier and a friend retrieved it after warnings of possible evidence. No sexual assault was found. investigators seek details of Condra’s activities before death, including trips between her home and a nightspot.
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Okaloosa County
Condra
Paula Guinn
Guinn
Sheriff's Department
Fire code violations cited in high rise and townhome concerns
Syfrett reports open balconies and three story rules. many buildings show non working alarms sprinklers exit lights and phones. Violations range from dead detectors to shut off sprinkler systems. hotels and businesses face 30 to 90 day correction periods with possible misdemeanor penalties.
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Syfrett
Destin
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