Okaloosa Schools Launch Offense Against Crack Drug
Okaloosa County School Board initiates parent letters as a preemptive anti crack campaign. Superintendent Pledger Sullivan says the drug has not yet become widespread locally but warning is necessary. Director of discipline Fred Mangum notes emphasis at year start after Sen. Lawton Chiles remarks. Crack is a highly potent freebase cocaine sold in small vials and priced about five to ten dollars.
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District 5 House Candidates Clash Over State Roles
In a Bay Area Business and Professional Women's Club event three District 5 candidates laid out rival views on state and local government cooperation. Democrat Ken Boles and Democrat Mike Chesser sparred over bureaucratic power while Republican Robert Harden urged collaboration, road and bridge fixes, and education reforms. Harden noted teacher certification and performance based pay. The runoff winner faces Harden in November.
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Okaloosa County Education Association
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