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Some Of The News Covered:

Labor Day weekend was a blast! The Emerald Coast had many visitors for the holiday weekend. Everywhere along the beach seemed to be busy with people soaking up the last getaway for the summer. Crab Island had a large turnout as always. The beaches were by no means desolate. Restaurants and bars stayed very busy when the beaches cleared for the evening. A great holiday weekend overall!

The waters have cleared! The beaches along the Emerald Coast seem free of june grass! The water temperature is in the low 80's. There are some jellyfish present, but the "jellies" are large and easy to spot. Some high surf is expected in the next 5 days and beachgoers should exercise high caution.

Destin may have ownership of Norriego Point. Okaloosa County currently owns Norriego Point. The City of Destin wants full control of Norriego to do more repairs. In the past 20 years some 600,000 cubic yards of sand has drifted away. Destin officials are planning to buffer up Norriego Point with a project that will cost between $5.5 and $7.2 million. The project will slow erosion and preserve Norriego Point as a recreational area.

Traffic violators will pay more! A new state law went into effect that allows counties to double a $15 surcharge on traffic violations to help cover rising court costs. When traveling to the Emerald Coast, drivers should always do the speed limit. Much of US Hwy 98 is patrolled heavily by police, and the speed limit is strictly enforced.

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Music selection for this episode is Mr. Fahrenheit of Pensacols with their song Pull Me Under

• Mr. Fahrenheit Myspace Page

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