Show Notes for Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

8 Women Inducted Into Okaloosa Women's Hall Of Fame

Get The Coast— The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women has recognized eight accomplished women as members of the 2026 Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame for their lasting contributions to the community. The honorees include Megan Blancho, recognized for her legal and professional achievements; Vanessa d’Aquin, honored for expanding healthcare access for vulnerable women; Simona Faroni, celebrated for her entrepreneurial success and leadership; Dr. Cristie Kedroski, recognized for her community service and work with Northwest Florida State College; Christina Larson, honored for decades of service in emergency response, advocacy, foster care and the arts; Heather Ruiz, recognized for her leadership in marketing, business and community organizations; Dr. Linda Smith, honored for her decades of dedication to education and child advocacy; and Dr. Michele Stevenson, recognized for her work supporting small businesses, community preservation and local housing initiatives. Olympic medalist and Crestview native Mia Manganello was also named a Hometown Heroine. Established in 1995, the Hall of Fame celebrates women whose leadership and service have made a meaningful impact throughout Okaloosa County.

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Okaloosa Incorporated Cities Educate Voters On Upcoming Property Tax Amendment

Get The Coast— Okaloosa County and its municipalities are working together to educate residents about Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional measure that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot and would increase Florida’s homestead exemption for primary residences to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, excluding school district taxes. Local officials are concerned that reducing property tax revenue could significantly affect funding for essential services such as police, fire protection, libraries, parks, roads and other community programs, potentially forcing governments to raise other taxes or fees, increase millage rates or reduce services. To help voters understand the proposal and its potential consequences, county and municipal staff are sharing information through a dedicated website, social media and community presentations while encouraging residents to attend budget meetings, review available resources and make informed decisions before voting.

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73 Year Old Driver Found Dead Behind Wheel In Okaloosa County

WEAR TV3— A 73-year-old woman from Moss Point, Mississippi, was found dead Sunday morning in the driver’s seat of a vehicle on westbound I-10 in Okaloosa County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Road Rangers responded around 8 a.m. to what appeared to be a disabled vehicle near mile marker 55 and discovered the woman inside. The Crestview Fire Department arrived shortly afterward and pronounced her dead at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence is investigating, but authorities said the circumstances do not currently appear to be criminal. No additional information about the woman or the cause of death was released.

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Final Week Of August Neighborhood Clean Up

City Of Fort Walton Beach— The City of Fort Walton Beach is holding its final August Neighborhood Cleanup this week, through Thursday, Aug. 27, for residential sanitation customers. Residents may place large unwanted household items, including furniture, appliances, and mattresses, at the curb on their regularly scheduled yard-waste collection day, provided the items are clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, and utility boxes. Construction debris, concrete, bricks, glass, tires, and hazardous materials are not accepted. In addition, the city will offer free residential tire pickup on Friday, Aug. 28; residents must call 850-833-9655 to schedule a pickup and place the tires at the curb. Tires on rims are accepted, but commercial truck and agricultural tires are excluded.

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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.

August 25 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I just got promoted, but after a bad joke at our company retreat I feel like I got socially demoted. How do I recover without ruining my career?

Retreat Joke Backlash Terror
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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Kiss and Make Up Day

Kiss and Make Up Day is that little square on the calendar that shows up like an overdue apology: awkward, necessary, and somehow still inconvenient. The premise is simple—stop clutching your grudge like it’s a family heirloom, put your ego down gently, and go patch the hole you punched in somebody’s week. It’s not about romance; it’s about survival, because nobody wins a cold war in the group chat. And if you can’t manage a kiss, fine—make up anyway, or at least learn to fake sincerity like an adult.

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