Show Notes for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Early Monday Morning House Fire In Destin

WEAR TV3— Firefighters worked for several hours to extinguish a house fire that broke out shortly after midnight Monday near Indian Bayou Drive and Chickasaw Way in Destin. Officials reported that the home was unoccupied, and crews successfully prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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SS United States Scheduled To Be Sunk In November

Fox10 News— Okaloosa County officials have announced that the historic SS United States is scheduled to be deployed as an artificial reef during the second week of November 2026. The retired ocean liner will be submerged in the Gulf approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, creating what is expected to become the world’s largest artificial reef. The timeline remains dependent on weather conditions, and county officials say additional details about the deployment will be released in the coming weeks.

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MS Man Fakes Being A Cop

City Of Fort Walton Beach— A Mississippi man has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer in Fort Walton Beach, according to local police. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which led to the man facing criminal charges. Additional details about the allegations and the investigation were not available in the information retrieved.

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Insurance Assistance Hub Opening In Destin Today

Get The Coast— An insurance assistance hub will open in Destin on Tuesday to help residents affected by Hurricane Isaias navigate the claims process. The center will provide an opportunity for homeowners to connect with insurance representatives, ask questions about property damage, and receive guidance on filing claims. Residents are encouraged to bring relevant documentation and photographs of storm damage to help support their claims and move the recovery process forward.

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NWFSC Reopening Today

Northwest Florida State College— Northwest Florida State College will resume classes and normal operations Tuesday across all campuses after a hurricane-related shutdown. The college said facilities have been assessed and technology systems restored, though students and staff dealing with ongoing storm damage can arrange leave with supervisors or professors.

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Health Advisory Issued For The Sound And Bay

Get The Coast— The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a health advisory for portions of Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawhatchee Bay near U.S. Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach following wastewater releases from sewer manholes. Officials warn that the affected waters may contain untreated sewage and harmful microorganisms that can cause gastrointestinal illnesses and other health problems, urging residents and visitors to avoid contact with the contaminated areas and wash thoroughly if exposed. The city is conducting water quality testing, and the advisory will be lifted once results confirm the water is safe; drinking water is not affected.

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Monday Morning Major Crash In Niceville Leaves On Dead

MidBay News— A vehicle collision near Partin Drive on Monday morning left one person dead and closed the major thoroughfare for at least five hours. Niceville Police are investigating the crash as a homicide, though witnesses' unverified accounts suggested racing or road rage may have preceded the incident.

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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.

October 13 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I'm 26 and I've decided to quiet quit. I do my job, nothing extra, and log off at five. I've watched a ton of videos about it and honestly I'm kind of proud of myself. But now I'm nervous. How do you actually do the bare minimum for years without anyone noticing? I heard your generation did it first.

Terrified Bosses Will Notice
Hashtag Clock-Out Kid

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

English Language Day

English Language Day: a day to celebrate the glorious chaos that is the English language, where "read" and "read" can make you question if you’ve ever truly understood anything. It's a linguistic jamboree where "there," "their," and "they’re" gallivant around like a trio of mischievous triplets. Let's raise a glass to the language that gave us "antidis

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