Show Notes for Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Driver Found Guilty Of DUI Manslaughter

Get The Coast— A jury has found Benjamin David Raser guilty of DUI manslaughter and DUI causing serious bodily injury in connection with an August 22, 2023, crash that claimed the life of 52-year-old Fort Walton Beach lab technician Demetrius Thomas and left passenger Garrett LeBlanc permanently disabled. Prosecutors said Raser was driving 60–70 mph in a 30 mph zone, failed to stop at a four-way intersection, and struck Thomas’ vehicle. Blood tests showed Raser’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.187—more than twice Florida’s legal limit. Thomas, a respected lab technician at Magnolia Medical Clinic, died at the scene from severe injuries. Raser faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 20.

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FWBPD Welcomes Two New Officers

FWB.org— The Fort Walton Beach Police Department has welcomed two new officers, Nate Smith and James Booth, who were sworn in during a ceremony attended by family, fellow officers, friends, and city staff. Smith previously served as a police cadet with the department and recently graduated from the law enforcement academy at Northwest Florida State College. Booth, a U.S. Army veteran with prior law enforcement experience, recently completed the academy at George Stone Technical College after relocating from Ohio with his wife last year. Both officers have begun serving in the department’s Uniformed Patrol Division, where city officials say they are eager to learn and contribute to the community.

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Niceville Man Sentenced In Fraud Scheme

WJHG— A Niceville man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after orchestrating a multi-million-dollar investment fraud scheme that deceived victims between 2018 and 2022. Prosecutors said Sidney Marc Wilson Jr., a retired Army sergeant, falsely promised investors significant returns, collecting investments ranging from $3,000 to $21,000 before keeping the money or distributing it among his co-conspirators. Authorities said Wilson laundered proceeds through real estate and cryptocurrency transactions and filed false tax returns that understated his income. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and filing materially false tax returns.

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Two Critically Injured In US 90 Crash In Okaloosa County

WEAR TV3— Two men were critically injured Wednesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 90 at Bryant Bridge Road in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators said a 70-year-old Pace man driving a Chevrolet pickup traveled off the roadway and, while attempting to correct his path, crossed into the oncoming lane, where his truck was struck on the passenger side by a Ram pickup driven by a 69-year-old Crestview man. Both drivers suffered critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals as the crash remains under investigation.

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California Semi Driver Arrested For Cocaine Traffiking In Escambia County

WEAR TV3— A California semi-truck driver was arrested in Escambia County after a Florida Highway Patrol commercial vehicle inspection uncovered more than 20 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside his tractor-trailer. Authorities said the drugs were discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 10, leading to the driver's arrest on cocaine trafficking charges. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail as the investigation continues, with additional charges possible pending laboratory testing of the seized narcotics.

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Fauci Pleads Fifth Repeatedly

https://www.newser.com/story/393714/fauci-pleads-the-fifth-blasts-unhinged-rand-paul.html— Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Republican-led Senate hearing, declining to answer questions under oath about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic after being subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. The move avoided the possibility of perjury charges if his testimony conflicted with previous statements. Before the hearing, Paul released more than 1,000 pages from Fauci's pandemic-era personal diary, claiming the notes contradicted Fauci's public accounts of the virus's origins. President Donald Trump also criticized Fauci ahead of the hearing, saying he lost confidence in him over decisions involving masks, shutdowns, and other pandemic policies. Fauci's attorney rejected Paul's allegations as "false and disgraceful" and said they are considering legal options in response.

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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 30 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I feel overwhelmed by social media, but I keep checking it. Would unfriending everyone actually help my stress, or is that too extreme?

Drowning In Endless Feeds
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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Father-in-Law Day

Father-in-Law Day is that special little speed bump on the calendar where you pretend you’re honoring the man who raised the person who now corrects how you load the dishwasher. You show up with a polite gift, a safer-than-necessary conversation, and the emotional agility of a cat in a bathtub, all while everyone acts like this is totally normal and not a social experiment run by greeting card companies. The goal isn’t to bond—it’s to survive with your dignity intact and no one mentioning politics, money, or that one time you tried to “fix” his grill. Consider it a yearly tune-up for your patience and your poker face, because if you can make it through this, you can make it through anything short of jury duty.

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