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Click it or ticket: New seat belt law begins today
Starting today, you don’t have to be speeding or swerving to be pulled over by a law enforcement officer.
Motorists now can be stopped for failing to wear a seat belt and fined $93 as part of the primary enforcement of Florida’s safety belt requirements, according to a new law. Before today, failing to buckle up wasn’t reason enough for an officer to pull over a car.
Tourist touchdown Emerald Coast an affordable option for beachgoers
Consumer spending habits might have changed, but people still are taking vacations. In this third week of tourist season, businesses along the Emerald Coast said the season is off to a good start, even if area unemployment numbers are higher this summer than last.
“People still want to go on vacation, but they still want a value,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council executive director Kate Wilkes. “I think Northwest Florida has a lot of advantages … there’s a lot of ways to vacation without spending a fortune.”
Online tax certificates June 22nd
The 2009 Online Sale of Tax Certificates on Delinquent Walton County Property Tax Accounts is June 22nd. You may review the accounts that are now available for bids at Walton The site includes a tutorial and other information related to the Tax Certificate Sale process. Our office is also available to answer any questions you might have. 892-8121
Changes will save seconds and lives, Walton County sheriff says
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Walton County residents can expect a quicker response to emergency calls, including those that might come during this year’s hurricane season.
Sheriff Mike Adkinson took over June 1 as director of emergency management operations. Also, emergency management and 911 functions now scattered across the county eventually will be consolidated under one roof.
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Crist signs seat belt law
Florida’s present law only authorizes police to ticket drivers for a seat belt violation if stopped for another reason
5 steps to improving your car’s performance
It doesn’t matter if the car you’re driving is new or old, big or small, there are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as “green” or environmentally friendly as possible, according to the Car Care Council
Three tips to save on fuel costs with your next car
There’s one rule all car owners learn: Cheap gas doesn’t stay cheap.
As gas prices creep up, that rule is proving itself true again. So if you’re counting on your next car to save you money on gas, there are some shopping strategies and new technologies that can help you reach that goal.
Work to move forward on Maritime Museum
Dec. 18 marked the first anniversary of the founding of the Apalachicola Maritime Museum.
While work on the museum building has been delayed beyond anticipated deadlines, plans have been approved by Apalachicola Planning and Zoning Commission after almost a year of negotiation.
Recognizing a Stroke
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.
Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim
