A new petition calls for the repeal of HB 631
Trey Nick has gotten more than 1,300 signatures on a petition calling for the repeal of House Bill 631. He’s also running for the Walton County Commissioner District 4 spot. In a Facebook post, Nick wrote, “My position is clear: we must do everything possible to protect public use of the beach and to protect our economy. There are those who claim they are unwilling to demand a repeal of 631 or to go to court.” Residents who have signed the petition also wrote similar comments but some think Nick is just using this topic to his advantage. In an interview with the Northwest Florida Daily News, Bill Fletcher, who is running against Nick in District 4, said Nick is “obviously playing up the customary use thing” because it is “a hot-button issue.” To read more on the story, click here. To see the petition, click here.
Looking for a cause for so many drownings at Crab Island
There have been 4 drownings this Summer at Crab Island, this according to The Destin Log. Opinions on the cause of the drownings vary with some suspecting that the dredging around Norriego Point may have “influenced the currents”, while others believe there are just too many people out there now and drownings will be inevitable . To read the entire interview, click here.
From food truck to dine-in Mexican restaurant
When you think of authentic Mexican street tacos in Fort Walton Beach, Taqueria Mi Gente on Beal Parkway comes to mind. Right next door to Super Market Mi Gente, Taqueria Mi Gente is now a dine-in restaurant according to the Northwest Florida Daily News. Customers can pick their taco, quesadilla, burrito and nacho fillings as they move down the food line, similar to Moe’s or Chipotle. To read more on their grand opening, click here.
Happy 104th Birthday, McDonald Campbell! 🎉
Laurel Hill’s oldest resident, McDonald Campbell, turns 104 today! Campbell has spent her life in Laurel Hill where she spent 35 years teaching. To read her story head over to the Crestview Bulletin. Happy birthday, McDonald Campbell!
Destin charter boat meets a Whale Shark
It’s not everyday that you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with a whale shark, but Capt. Drew Fusco of Gulf-Angler Charters had the opportunity and captured it all on video!
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