Show Notes for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

New Hotel Opens At Destin Commons

Get The Coast— The new Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the local chamber of commerce. Located near Destin Commons and within a short distance of area beaches and attractions, the hotel offers a range of amenities designed for both leisure and business travelers, including an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant serving coastal-inspired dishes, fitness center, pet-friendly accommodations, electric vehicle charging stations, and meeting spaces. The property is intended to provide convenient access to many of Destin’s popular destinations while expanding lodging options in the area.

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Intersection At Beal and First Becoming "Right Turn Only" This Week

Get The Coast— Beginning this week, traffic patterns at the intersection of Beal Parkway and First Street in Fort Walton Beach are being permanently modified to improve safety. Crews are installing traffic separators and restriping lanes, after which drivers traveling on First Street will only be able to make right turns onto Beal Parkway, while drivers on Beal Parkway will no longer be allowed to turn left onto First Street. The changes follow years of crash data showing the intersection as one of the city’s most hazardous locations, with numerous right-angle collisions and injury-causing accidents. City officials and FDOT view the new traffic configuration as an interim safety measure until funding becomes available for a future traffic signal project.

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Public Input Requested For New Welcome Arch Downtown FWB

Fort Walton Beach— The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is seeking public feedback on three proposed designs for a new welcome arch that would be installed at the north end of Vandegriff Park as part of ongoing efforts to enhance and beautify the downtown area. Residents are invited to review the concepts and share their preferences during an upcoming CRA Citizens’ Input Meeting, where officials will gather community input before moving forward with the project. City leaders say the arch is intended to create a stronger sense of place, provide a welcoming gateway into downtown, and complement other revitalization initiatives underway in the district.

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Holley-Navarre Fire District Intends To Raise Pay In August Referendum

WEAR TV3— The Holley-Navarre Fire District is asking voters to approve an August referendum that would increase funding to raise firefighter pay and address growing operational costs. Fire officials say current firefighters earn just above minimum wage—less than many neighboring departments—which has contributed to employee turnover as trained personnel leave for higher-paying jobs elsewhere. If approved, the measure would increase the district’s annual budget from about $4 million to $6 million, costing most homeowners roughly $68 more per year while helping boost wages, improve retention, and support rising expenses such as fuel, utilities, equipment, and training. District leaders argue the investment is necessary to maintain emergency services and fairly compensate firefighters for the demanding and often hazardous work they perform.

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B-52 Crash Kills 8 In California

AP— Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday morning. The aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m., resulting in the deaths of all crew members on board. Video from the scene showed thick black smoke billowing from the wreckage, with the aircraft largely destroyed on impact. The crash is being described as the deadliest B-52 bomber accident since 1982, and authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

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Tourist Sues Over ‘Serious’ Injuries Eating McMuffin ‘Wholly Unfit for Human Consumption’

NY Post— A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s and a New York City franchise operator, alleging that a Sausage McMuffin with Egg she purchased at a Manhattan restaurant in May 2023 was contaminated and caused a severe illness. According to the complaint, she experienced intense pain, nausea, and other serious health issues shortly after eating the sandwich, ultimately requiring multiple medical treatments and procedures. The lawsuit claims the illness resulted in lasting health complications and temporarily prevented her from working or performing everyday tasks. She is seeking unspecified damages, while the allegations remain unproven and the case is still pending in court.

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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.

June 16 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I want to end a friendship cleanly because it has run its course, but part of me wants to make it dramatic. How do I break it off without making things worse?

Craving Drama Over Clean Ending
Exit Interview Gremlin

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Cannoli Day

National Cannoli Day is that annual moment when society pretends powdered sugar is a personality and a fried tube of pastry is a spiritual practice. We all know it’s ridiculous, and yet here you are, nodding like you didn’t just plan your afternoon around ricotta and regret. The rules are simple: find the crunch, respect the cream, and don’t ask what you’re “celebrating” unless you want the answer to be “poor impulse control.” Stick around—because if we’re gonna honor a dessert like it’s a civic duty, I’ve got questions, and none of them are sober.

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