Diver dies in Gulf of Mexico near Destin
Bruce E. Coney, 36, a Kenner dentist, died after a diving mishap off Destin while with a Louisiana group on the Triton. Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Edmund Kielman said Coney became nauseated on the way to the site, dived to 80 feet, and near ascent indicated illness while removing his regulator and mask before a companion inflated his ascent vest.
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Kenner
Gulf of Mexico
Destin
Edmund Kielman
Bruce E. Coney
Lousiana
Triton
Kielman
Coney
Licenses for Sale If City Council Passes Ordinance
City Hall will sell business, professional and occupational licenses Friday during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline is November 1 with Saturday hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for contractors. Bring current licenses or insurance certificates to apply.
Destin Fishing Rodeo Boosts Prize Package Over 150000
Publicity chairman Bert Wise announced the 37th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo now exceeds 150000 in prizes. Traditionally top Sailfish White Marlin and Blue Marlin catchers win 1000 bonds. For the first time second place finishers in these categories receive 250 bonds. First and second place winners get handcarved billfish trophies.
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Bert Wise
U.S
Weather Wednesday Forecast With Mild Temps And NE Winds
Weather Wednesday calls for partly sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 80s and no rain. Northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Lows near mid to upper 60s. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy skies with highs near 80 and overnight lows upper 50s to lower 60s.
They're Safe Watkins Fly Home From Quake
The Watkins and Guest families receive relief after Scott and Michelle Watkins escape Ixtapa amid a strong earthquake. The newlyweds, missing for nearly five days, were traced to a Houston call before boarding a flight to Pensacola. Parents express relief and vow to avoid such fear again.
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Watkins
Scott
Michelle Watkins
Mexico
Cooper Watkins
Ixtapa
William Guest
Michelle
Houston
Pensacola
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Guest
Acapulco
Okaloosa Bed Tax Could Bring $1 Million for Tourism
State figures show a 2 percent bed tax in Okaloosa County might raise up to 1.077 million, with all funds staying locally under a nine member Tourist Development Council. Walton County also eyed a bed tax though no action has been taken yet by its county commission.
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Okaloosa County
State Department of Commerce
Walton County
Department of Commerce
County Commission
Destin Faces New Law Delays Rezoning Actions
Destin will be affected by a state law effective Oct 1 requiring the Department of Community Affairs to approve amendments to city or county comprehensive plans. The city must meet a November 1987 deadline, and after approval an amendment process could add five months or more to rezoning.
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Destin
Department of Community Affairs
Herb Brown
Planning Commission
DCA
County seeks dune repair help from Eglin AFB
Okaloosa County commissioners urge Eglin Air Force Base officials to back a dune restoration program on Air Force property south of U S 98 between Fort Walton Beach and Destin damaged by hurricanes Elena and Frederic. Lt Col Bill Campbell notes interest but unsure which agency will lead.
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Okaloosa County
Eglin Air Force Base
Okaloosa Island
Commission
Bill Peebles
Air Force
U.S. 98
Fort Walton Beach
Destin
Frederic
Peebles
Eglin
Bill Campbell
Eglin Officers Beach Club
Campbell
Florida to curb lifted four wheel drive trucks
Fort Walton Beach residents note many four wheel drive trucks sit high off the ground. The Right Shop worker Stewart Parrish says Florida law will require bumper downsizing starting October 1. He estimates about 3,000 such trucks in the county with 75 percent raised. Costs to restore include 1200 to 1500 dollars per truck.
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Florida
Stewart Parrish
Fort Walton Beach
Parrish
Destin
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