The Destin City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits most types of gambling in the city last Wednesday, according to The Destin Log. In a report it stated that this was in the City’s best interest because “gambling exploits the poor and disadvantaged, the increased availability of gambling leads to gambling addiction and gambling attracts fraud and corruption.”
According to reports, the purpose of the new ordinance is to “broadly prohibit any form of gambling” other than bingo and state lotteries within the city limits. To read more on the new ban, click here.
Filling Diane Keller’s vacant seat on FWB Council
The Fort Walton Beach City Council will appoint a temporary council member to fill the remainder of the term of late Councilwoman Diane Keller, which ends on March 31, 2019. Council members will have the chance to make their nominations for that seat at the September 25 and October 9 meetings, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News. The nominee who receives the council’s majority vote at its Oct. 23 meeting will serve the remainder of Keller’s term.
Crestview Teens in a stolen car
Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office captured three Crestview teens who tried to flee in a stolen car and then hide out in someone’s apartment Saturday evening. An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy on patrol spotted a black Kia that had been reported stolen out of Panama City August 14th. He attempted a traffic stop on North Pearl Street in Crestview but the driver fled, speeding and disregarding traffic signs. Once the car stopped, three males ran from the scene and were found hiding in an apartment at Hero’s Landing. When contacted, the owner said they did not have permission to be there.
Inside the apartment deputies found a Glock 9 mm pistol reported stolen to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year partially hidden underneath the couch. They also found a Glock magazine and marijuana. One teen, who is 17, is charged with armed trespassing, grand theft of a firearm, principal to grand theft of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.
18-year old Isaiah Durham, the suspected driver of the stolen car, is charged with fleeing police with disregard to the safety of others, trespassing, principal to grand theft of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. Another 17-year old is charged with principal to grand theft of a motor vehicle, trespassing, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.
Walton County customary use hearing postponed
What was supposed to be a public hearing on customary use Saturday morning ending up being a public forum after Walton County commissioners were told that 13 beachfront property owners were not properly notified of the meeting, according to the Walton Sun. In a report from WJGH, it is estimated that around 800 people were in there to have their voice heard or stand by an opinion, with most voicing their opinion in favor of customary use. The next public hearing will be scheduled for November 3rd at 9am at South Walton High School.
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