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Residents pressed commissioners about illegal fireworks at county beaches; commissioner urges enforcement
Summary
Commissioner Bacon said dozens of residents raised concerns about illegal fireworks at county‑owned beaches and asked for better law‑enforcement presence; he said county parks lacked deputies at multiple sites during recent incidents.
During commissioners’ announcements on July 15, Commissioner Bacon said dozens of residents had pressed him during a constituent session about frequent fireworks at county beaches and parks, including Deer Lagoon, Double Bluff and Robinson’s Beach. Several attendees asked the board to take action, saying they saw fireworks on county‑owned property and no sheriff’s deputies responded.
Bacon said the issue “riled up people” and that the concern remains a standing item for the board. He asked county staff and law‑enforcement partners to address enforcement on county beaches and to consider steps to reduce nighttime disturbances and safety risks from fireworks on county parks.
No formal motion or action was taken during the meeting; commissioners acknowledged the concerns and said the topic will remain on their radar and be pursued further outside the regular session.
— Ending note: Residents who want enforcement or policy change should contact the commissioners’ offices; the board did not adopt immediate changes at this meeting.
