Show Notes for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Longwood And Mary Esther Elementaries To Close At End Of School Year

WEAR TV3— In Okaloosa County, the School Board unanimously approved Superintendent Marcus Chambers’ recommendation to close Longwood and Mary Esther elementary schools at the end of the semester, citing declining enrollment, significant budget shortfalls, and financial strain linked to Florida’s education funding structure. The board passed resolutions 5-0 to shut down both schools and rezone affected students, noting the district has already reduced its budget by $22 million over the past two years and expects to cut more than $12 million this year. Mary Esther Elementary will be sold, while Longwood Elementary will return to federal ownership. Board leaders, including Vice Chairman Parker Destin and Chairman Linda Evanchyk, expressed frustration with state-level policies, arguing that scholarship programs such as the Florida Empowerment Program divert funding from traditional public schools and lack proper oversight. They pointed to an audit that found roughly $247–$270 million in scholarship funds unaccounted for and criticized the failure of Don Gaetz’s Senate Bill 318, which sought increased accountability but stalled in the House, calling on legislators to better protect funding for the majority of students attending public schools.

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Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office Issues Warning Of New Scam

WEAR TV3— In Santa Rosa County, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers to trick residents—particularly the elderly—into sending bail money. Chief Deputy Randy Tifft said the fraudsters call victims claiming a loved one is in jail and urgently needs money wired for release, often using the names of real sheriff’s office employees, including his own and the sheriff’s, which they obtain from the agency’s website. The scammers sometimes pressure targets into sending hundreds or even thousands of dollars and may spoof the sheriff’s office phone number to appear legitimate. Officials emphasized that the department never requests money over the phone or contacts family members demanding bail payments, urging anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and contact the non-emergency line to verify the information.

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Man Hacks Control Of 7,000 Robot Vacuums

PopSci— While tinkering with his robot vacuum, a software engineer stumbled upon a major security vulnerability that could have allowed unauthorized access to roughly 7,000 devices worldwide. The flaw potentially would have enabled hackers to monitor the vacuums and view detailed maps of users’ homes. Rather than exploit the issue, he responsibly reported it to the company, which says it has since resolved the problem. The incident highlights the broader security risks associated with smart-home technology.

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Gen Z'ers Drifting Back To DVD and BluRay

LATimes— Gen Z is fueling a revival of DVDs and Blu-rays, with video rental stores and retailers reporting increased visits and memberships from younger customers embracing physical media. Many in the generation cite frustration with managing multiple streaming subscriptions and the uncertainty of films disappearing from digital libraries, saying owning discs provides reliability and a tangible connection to their favorite movies. The resurgence is also driven by nostalgia and appreciation for bonus features, curated shelf collections, and a more deliberate viewing experience instead of endlessly scrolling through streaming platforms.

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Chivalry Isn't Dead In Utah

Fox13 Now— A woman in Salt Lake City experienced a frightening ordeal when police say 34-year-old Chadwell Clement Smith broke into her apartment around 2 a.m. through a slightly open door, allegedly armed with an axe and a knife because he wanted to ask her out. Authorities say the man hugged her, touched her legs, and claimed he had been “watching and loving” her for six months. A friend who was on the phone with the woman contacted police, who found Smith shirtless on her bed and took him into custody. He now faces several charges, including burglary and kidnapping.

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Apparently You Need a CEO Salary Just for Daycare

Fortune— A new study says a family with two young kids would need to earn about $400,000 a year for childcare to count as “affordable.” For most parents, daycare isn’t a bill anymore — it’s basically a second mortgage with crayons.

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Ask Uncle Bobby

Bad advice for good people.

As heard on the B-Team Morning Show

Each weekday, some poor soul writes in for help. Uncle Bobby gives them the worst advice we can legally put on the air.

July 24 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I keep making small mistakes at work, like sending emails with typos or using my boss’s mug by accident. People are starting to treat me like I’m careless, and I don’t know how to fix my reputation without drawing more attention to it. What should I do?

Terrified Of Careless Reputation
Accidental Memo Menace

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Twin Peaks Day

Twin Peaks Day is the annual celebration of murder, pie, and the collective delusion that David Lynch was ever trying to make sense. It marks the fictional date when a fictional FBI agent rolled into a fictional town and somehow made logging sexy. Fans gather to cosplay as trauma in flannel, recite cryptic nonsense like it’s scripture, and pretend coffee ever tasted that good. It’s Halloween for philosophy majors who peaked in high school and never stopped quoting owls.

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