
Tom McLaughlin
politic Reporter at Northwest Florida Daily News
Government Accountability Reporter at Northwest Florida Daily News
Covers politics and courts and does investigative reporting in Northwest Florida
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Tom McLaughlin
A developer aspiring to create a commercial space along U.S. Highway 98 in Midway has been forced to rethink his plans after an astute environmentalist recalled that in 2020 a portion of the land he wants to build upon was granted a perpetual conservation easement.
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2 weeks ago |
postcrescent.com | Tom McLaughlin
The lawsuit appeals to President Trump to save SS United States as "not just a matter of preserving a historic vessel, but honoring the legacy of American greatness." A motion by Okaloosa County to dismiss the lawsuit claims group suing "involved itself for the sole purpose of preventing the county from following through on its plans." With no order to halt work Okaloosa County's contractor continues efforts to make the ship ready by early next year to be towed about 20 miles off Destin and...
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2 weeks ago |
usatoday.com | Tom McLaughlin
• The lawsuit appeals to President Trump to save SS United States as "not just a matter of preserving a historic vessel, but honoring the legacy of American greatness." • A motion by Okaloosa County to dismiss the lawsuit claims group suing "involved itself for the sole purpose of preventing the county from following through on its plans." • With no order to halt work Okaloosa County's contractor continues efforts to make the ship ready by early next year to be towed about 20 miles off Destin...
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Tom McLaughlin
Sheldon Flinn planted peanuts on 75 acres in Santa Rosa County's Allentown community April 28 for what he believes will be the last time. "This is probably our last year out there," he said. "We've heard it's slated to be houses."Flinn's story is not unique in this section of Santa Rosa County, where the interests of residential developers and the farming community are colliding with increasing frequency. AdvertisementAdvertisement"Obviously we're under a lot of pressure from developers.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Tom McLaughlin
(This story was updated to add new information and correct an inaccuracy.)Afforded little to no wiggle room, the Florida Commission on Ethics voted unanimously April 25 to accept a First District Court of Appeals order that severely watered down a steep fine the body had imposed upon former Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill three years ago.
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