County Studies Fuel Problems In Crestview
Okaloosa County Commissioners refused to pay a $2,790 bill for a Destin water and sewer feasibility study, saying they have not seen the report. The panel also pursued suits against fuel supplier Robert Tate after he offered diesel at 18.5 cents per gallon and previously rationed gas, while continuing emergency fuel purchases. Crestview.
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Tale
Dawd
Destin
Wallace Bullock
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Destin Water Users Inc
Bullock
Destin Water
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County Officials Defend Airport Space Delays
Okaloosa County commissioners said they are not complacent about adding airport capacity, noting new state rules slow progress and criticizing architect Connell and Associates led by Nils Kludsdal who was absent for plans review. They cited environmental agency approvals and supported moving meetings to a larger Crestview space for a new city hall complex, granting both requests.
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Crestview
Okaloosa County
Destin
Eglin Afb
Connell
Playground Daily News
Wallace Bullock
Darrell Lee
Dr. J. McCracken
Lee
Okaloosa County League
Public Safety
Questioning Sturtgepump on voting pace and action
A congressman faces blunt critique for delaying decisions to fully grasp issues he votes on. Critics argue purposeful delay hampers progress while supporters say careful understanding is essential before action.
Festival Committee Approves Calendar of Events
The Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce announces the Festival Committee has not approved a published Festival calendar beyond the official schedule. G V Pardue says local firms may not publish a Billy Bowlegs Festival calendar or use the approved pirate motif without written permission. Copies of the committee schedule are available free at the chamber festival desk.
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Festival Committee
Greater
Fort Walton Beach
Pardue
Chamber
Weather Window Warm With Isolated Thunderstorms Through Friday
Partly cloudy and warm through Friday with a chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. High tide at 10:49 a.m. and 11:54 p.m. Sunup at 5:44 a.m. Sunset 7:43 p.m.
Destin Boats Eye Fishing Tourney Expansion
Destin charter boats are set to join a landmark fishing tournament to run Friday through Sunday. The event features notable guests including the Skylab astronauts and an unmanned satellite alongside two research teams.
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Destin Boats
al Turner
Skylab
Pirates Bowlegs Invasion Looms Over Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach faces a projected Bowlegs invasion with a 4 p.m. Saturday landing by Billy Bowlegs and his flotilla. Officials prep defenses as market, crafts, and a three day NOAA NASA led ocean science binge unfold with fishing boats, sensors, and water data gathering along the northwest Florida coast.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
River Rats Land At Seagull Restaurant For 3 P M Landing
River Rats boat clubs from Geneva Alabama and Fort Walton Beach arrive at Seagull Restaurant at 3 p m Friday to kickoff the Billy Howleys Festival. One boat carries Miss Alabama and the two clubs compete for the Paul Roberts Trophy with Alabama favored to win again this year. After landing, members celebrate with a dance at the Elks Hall on Highway 98.
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River Rats
Geneva
Ala
Fort Wallon Beach
Seagull
Alabama
Paul Roberts
Cluies
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Hall
Highway 98
Gurney Urges Key Witnesses On Nixon Role
Sen Edward J Gurney R Fla presses Senate Watergate panel to summon former presidential aides for testimony on President Nixon involvement He criticizes slow proceedings and says current witnesses offer only hearsay while urging direct light on the core issue.
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Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
Gurney
Billy Bowlegs Festival Schedule Unveiled in Fort Walton Beach
The two day festival kicks off Friday June 1 at Mary Esther Elementary with games and a soft ball tournament at the city complex and Jet Stadium. Saturday features Miss Majorette of Billy Bowlegs, a softball tourney, square dances, boat decorating and parades from Ray Crawford's Barbeque Dock to Fort Walton Beach City Hall.
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Ray Crawford
Highway 98
Eglin Blvd
Billy Bowtegs
FWB High School
Square Danen
Mary Esther
Geneva River Rats
Sea Gulf
City Golf Course
Jet Stadium
Fort. Walton Beach
Wayside Park
Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Yacht Club
Yacht Club
Fort Walton Beach City Hall
Fort Walton Beach Community Center
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Florida Panhandle
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Southeast Fisheries Center
Miami
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