Tornado Devastates Fort Walton Beach Injuring 17
A Sunday morning tornado struck Fort Walton Beach and the Playground area injuring 17 and causing multi million dollars in damage. A three year old, Joann Coker, suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized at Eglin Air Force Hospital. National Guard units and police patrolled to guard against looting as residents assisted in clearing debris.
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Mary Ann O'Connell
Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton
J James Williams
Fire Department
City Yard
Bayou Wood
Cinco Bayou
Manahan Drive
Eglin Parkway
Gibson's
Eglin Air Force Base
Niceville
Moriarity Street
Eglin Pkwy
Beal Street
Rainbow
Gibson’s Discount Center
Eglin
Pkwy
Continental Club
Sheriff's
Gov Declares Disaster Area in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach is declared a disaster area after a destructive tornado. Gov. Claude Kirk toured the damage with city and county officials and announced federal and state loan aid including Small Business Administration options. National Guard to guard access routes. Hagaman will handle loan applications at City Hall.
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Claude Kirk Delicar
Florida Na- Miami
National Guard
Fort Walton
The
Mary Ann O’connelil
Fort Walton Beach
Claude Kirk
Kirk
Eglin
Winston Walker
Walker
Lloyd C. Hagaman Jr
Smith & Sapp Construction Company
Orlando
Hagaman
City Hall
Small Business Administration
Eglin Air Force Base
Three Die In Okaloosa County Crash On Highway 85
A Saturday two car collision on Highway 85 ten miles south of Crestview killed Hubert Starke Gandy 45 of DeFuniak Springs Airman First Class Richard Lee Coleman 23 and his wife Judy E Coleman about 20 of Shrewsbury West Virginia. Marshall Martin 53 of Florala Alabama was injured. Gandy driving south crossed the centerline into Coleman's northbound car. Martin’s vehicle sustained $350 damage. Investigating troopers were F L Mills and J L Hunt.
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Hubert Starke Gandy
DeFuniak Springs
Richard Lee Coleman
Judy E. Coleman
Shrewsbury West Virginia
Okaloosa County
Marshall Douglas Martn
Florala
Ala
Florida Highway Patrol
Gandy
Coleman
Martin
560Th Civil Engineer
Auxiliary Field 2
Eglin Afb
F. L. Mills
J. L. Hunt
Judge Frye Cancels Court Session After Sunday Disaster
Judge William Frye II announced the Circuit Court session is cancelled due to Sunday's tornado and storm disaster. The court tentatively reschedules for Tuesday as authorities assess damage and ensure safety for proceedings.
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William Frye II
One Killed As Twister Hits Area
A killer tornado struck Tyndall Air Force Base Capehart housing area injuring 10 and killing Mrs Loreta Byrd. Her husband Jerry Byrd was in critical condition as about 150 people sustained lesser injuries. Dozens of homes were demolished or damaged leaving 108 families homeless across multiple counties in Florida and Alabama.
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Tyndall Air Force Base
Capehart
Loreta Byrd
Mset
Jerry Byrd
Tyndall
Byrds
Parker
Callaway
Springfield
Mexico Beach
Blountstown
Wewahitchka
Altha
Graceville
Pensacola
Pacey
Fort Walton Beach
South Alabama
Baldwin County
Elberta
Go-Go-Girls Blown Out Of Cages At Club Continental
Tornado struck Fort Warren early Sunday as the Club Continental in the ditch area suffered severe damage. Owner Nick Stalworth reported about 290 patrons sheltered on the floor after the roof ripped away. One performer was slightly injured.
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Club Continental
Fort Warren
Nick Stalworth
Stalworth
Red Cross Assists In Disaster After Sunday Tornado
National Red Cross officials arrived to aid the local chapter with relief efforts after Sunday’s tornado. Disaster workers begin interviews at 8 am in the community center for those needing assistance. Volunteers ran roving canteens serving coffee and sandwiches to residents cleaning up debris. The chapter helped establish a shelter at the community center for those left homeless.
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National Red Cross
John i Lakin
Red Cross
Bharman
Community Unites In Giant Cleanup
Fort Walton Beach faces the aftermath of a Sunday twister that caused extensive damage across Okaloosa County. City and county officials cooperate to restore services, protect properties, and deter looters as the National Guard assists police. Streets including Eglin Parkway and Beal Boulevard sustain water main breaks and downed power lines.
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Mary Ann O'Connell
Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County
Eglin Parkway
Beal Boulevard
Moriarity
Holmes Avenue
Rainbow Street
Williams
National Guard
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Sachine
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Seree
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