With the beaches as crowded as they are in the summer time, Destin city council is considering a new ordinance that would establish a 20-foot-wide safety zone from the wet sand. According to The Destin Log, the zone would provide a clear path for emergency personnel and give a clear site line for lifeguards. The council could also consider whether to ban various non-emergency wheeled vehicles from all public and private beaches in Destin. To read more on the possible ordinances, click here.
Local attorney is nominated to be the next U.S. Attorney
Attorney Larry Keefe, of Keefe, Anchors & Gordon in Fort Walton Beach, is President Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The Northern District of Florida extends from Pensacola east to Tallahassee and south to Gainesville. To read more on the nomination, click here.
Walton Sheriff’s Office implements the Handle with Care Program
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office created the Handle with Care Program to improve police interactions with the public, according to The Walton Sun. The idea is that the public would disclose personal information they think deputies should know prior to traffic stops or emergencies to help them assist residents with special needs. To read more on the new program, click here.
Shake’s owners sell in Destin
After 18 years of serving up frozen custard in Destin, Shake owners Wayne and Dee Chernicky sell the business to the Shake’s corporation and plan to spend more time on themselves. Take a moment to read their awesome story that ultimately landed them in Destin 18 years ago.
Early voting locations in Northwest Florida
Early voting started on August 18th. If you are unsure on locations in Okaloosa or Walton County, here you go:
Crestview Office Supervisor of Elections
302 North Wilson Street, Suite 102, Crestview, FL 32536
Crestview Public Library
1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, FL 32539
Okaloosa County Administration Building
1250 Eglin Parkway, Shalimar, FL 32579
Niceville City Hall
2018 Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, FL 32541
Walton County Courthouse
571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
South Walton Courthouse
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Freeport City Hall
112 St. Highway 20 West, Freeport, 32439
Faith Assembly Church
306 South Geronimo Street, Miramar Beach 32550
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