Florida Senate okays over 66 million in new taxes
The Florida Senate approved more than 66 million dollars in new taxes on cigarettes vehicles and heavy machinery under Gov Askew 1971 tax plan while rejecting a 10.5 million net worth tax on corporations A 2.3 million phosphate mineral severance tax was still under consideration and a potential 30 tax on a 3000 car after July 1 was discussed The Senate approved the vehicle tax hike and cigarette tax increase aiming to 20 million each for state and local governments with uncertain House alignment
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Florida Senate
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Tampa
High Court Ends Kirk Appointees Tally in Askew Move
The Florida Supreme Court ruled the Senate must return 14 of former Gov. Claude Kirk's appointments after Askew recalled them, including four Citrus Commission seats. It also listed eight more officials to leave office automatically and noted Askew had already named replacements poised to take seats. A second item notes a pre arrest implied consent bill clearing a Senate committee, proposing mandatory breath or blood tests for drivers suspected of impairment with penalties for refusal.
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Florida Supreme Court
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Claude Kirk
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Wauchula
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Lakeland
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Umatilla
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Weirsdale
Florida Land Sales Board
Robert D. Hoffman
Palm Beach
South Florida
Thom Rumberger
Melbourne
GOP
Citrus Commission
Ben Bill Griffin
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Robert Sorrets
Arcadia Packing House
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Leesburg Grove
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Ocala
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Lulz
Tampa
Hillsborough County
UPI
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Dcrestview
Truett Ott
Dtampa
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Judiciary-Criminal Committee
Highway Safety
Ralph Poston
Dmiami
Poston
Crestview Airport Faces Maintenance Crisis Amid Cracking Runways
Crestview Airport manager Jerry Williams told Okaloosa County Commissioners the facility is deteriorating with lighting problems and severe runway cracking that could prompt FAA shutdown warnings. He noted limited parking and the airport's unique tow er and instrument approach landing, stressing its growth and current constraints while county officials consider maintenance steps and other routes for funding. The meeting also covered a 25 mile per hour speed limit through Destin, a proposed environmental protection department, and hiring of a new sheriff deputy.
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Okaloosa County
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Destin
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George M. Hollinhead
Crestview Airport Renovation Teeters Over Funds
County officials report Destin Airport expansion funds from the Department of Transportation have been diverted to another project. A $60,000 county contribution was to come from selling Des tin waterfront land, but no bids have been satisfactory. Officials worry July 1 deadline may pass without transfers.
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Jere Tolten
Board of County Commissioners
Department of Transportation
Destin
Tolton
Circuit Court
Cecil Anchors
Okaloosa County
Meigs Junior High School
Parole Board Gets New Life
A House Criminal Justice Committee vote blocked a Panama City lawmakers bill to shift the Parole and Probation Commission staff of about 500 investigators and parole officers to the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. The 10-8 defeat gives the five member commission time to reorganize and address complaints over administrative duties and parole release rates.
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House
Panama City
Pace and
Probation Commission
Joe Chapman
Commission
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Criminal Justice Committee
Council Rejects Cover for Open Ditch in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach City Council refused an $80,000 plan to cover an open drainage ditch through the Robinwood Drive housing project delaying other public works by two months. Only Councilman Red Sconiers opposed the measure. The Housing Authority leads the project with a $2 million federal loan.
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Robinwood Drive
Hollywood Boulevard
William H. Red Sconiers
City Housing Authority
Edwards Rites Slated Today
Funeral services for Lesle Jack Edwards 43 of the Sheffner City area are set for 2 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church Crestview with Rev. Phil Harris officiating Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Pensacola Edwards a retired sheet metal worker died Monday night Survivors include his wife Oma Letha Edwards one son BH Edwards mother Sadie Edwards brother Willard Edwards sister Jessie Tucker all of Greenville Florida
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Sheffner City
Southside Baptist Church
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Pensacola
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Edna Sims Funeral Services Scheduled in Fort Walton Beach
Funeral services set for 2 p.m. today at Rocky Grove Cemetery for Mrs. Edna Sims 77 of 504 Vincent Ave Fort Walton Beach who died Monday at 11 a.m. She leaves one son CW Writed of Fort Walton Beach 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Edna Sims
Vincent Ave
Fort Walton Beach
Illegal Parking Lot Cutoff Sparks Traffic Citations
Fort Walton Beach police warn that using the Perri Restaurant parking lot at Eglin Parkway and South Avenue as a shortcut is illegal and will lead to traffic violations. Radar surveillance of city streets will be stepped up with details to be announced later.
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Fort Walton Beach
House Turns Down Modified No Fault Insurance Plan
In Tallahassee the Florida House rejected 57 to 47 a substitute replacing its no fault auto insurance bill with the Senate version. Debate centered on instant vs staged payment limits and whether either measure would cut rates, with critics arguing no fault would not reduce costs.
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House
Senate
A. H
Gus" Craig
St. Augustine
Craig
Kenneth
Buddy" MacKay
D-Qeala
Hospital Admissions List For Fort Walton Beach May Dates
Fort Walton Beach Hospital admissions list shows multiple patients admitted on May 17 and May 18 including James Meeks Vettie Dougan Kath erine Coker Paul Crass William Newton Baby Boy Coker Judy Robinson Martha Rodgers Patricia Kearns Sarah Jackson Barbara Walsh Leona Patriment Baby Girl Robinson Carol Murray Annette Jackson Baby Girl Kearns Baby Boy Walsh Robert E Ray James Holland Viola Story Shirely Kennedy Marilee M Tankersley Christopher Moore Sharon Hicks Olin Garett Mildred Rhodes James Davis Norma Carver Jean Paul Judy Dipollo Groves Stokes Betty J Carroll Annie Adams Minnie Sweeney Elsie Crane Pricilla Hall.
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Sharon Hicks
Olin Garett
Mildred Rhodes
James Davis
Norma Carver
Jean Paul
Judy Dipollo
Groves Stokes
Betty J. Carroll
Niceville-Valparaiso Hospital
Annie Adams
Minnie Sweeney
Elsie Crane
Pricilla Hall
Okaloosa Digest Notice Submission Guidelines
Local notice items must be submitted in written form to the News office in Weitten by representatives of the organizations issuing the notices. PGDN staff will prepare the items for publication.
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Fort Walton Beach Club Meetings Busy Thursday Schedule
Local groups hold noon Rotary talk at Sheraton Miramar with Gulf Power leaders. hospital finance, education association, scouts, and community clubs meet in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville areas. Activities include elections, constitution revisions, and a March of Dimes luncheon at Ramada Inn.
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County commission vote on sewer project ends in no second
The motion to enforce a corporation request faltered after lack of a second as Greene and Wille Williams supported. Parkton Echols opposed while Williams and Merrill supported the prior agreement. County officials debated the Northgate sewage facility, with Tolton saying no compulsion existed and Rogers warning about effluent distribution.
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Wille Williams
Parkton
Bob Echols
Willams
Dan Merrill
Jove Tolton
Northgate
Okaloosa County
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Board of County Commissioners
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