Officials debate floating dry dock and port plans as residents raise dredging and contamination concerns County and city officials and staff debated a proposed floating dry dock/ship‑repair facility at Port St. Joe, including who applied for Triumph funds, whether Eastern Shipbuilding’s changed land holdings affect plans, and environmental risks tied to past contamination and dredging; opponents urged caution and called for technical testing.

A heated debate unfolds in Gulf County as officials clash over the proposed floating dry dock, raising urgent questions about environmental safety and economic development.

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