Show Notes for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

THE GAME! FWB vs Choctaw Tonight!

Sports Illustrated— The Fort Walton Beach Vikings faced the Choctawhatchee Indians in a high school football matchup between two local rivals. Coming into the game, Fort Walton Beach had a 3-6 record, while Choctawhatchee held a stronger 6-2 record. The Vikings had struggled in their recent games, earning one win against four losses, while the Indians entered the matchup on a five-game winning streak. Choctawhatchee had shown strength on both offense and defense, scoring at least 41 points in each of its previous five victories. Fort Walton Beach looked to improve its record and compete against its rival, while Choctawhatchee aimed to continue its successful season and maintain its winning momentum.

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Niceville Faces Pace Tonight

Sports Illustrated— The Pace Patriots faced the Niceville Eagles in a non-league high school football matchup, with Pace entering the game holding a 6-2 record and Niceville coming in at 3-5. The Patriots had been performing well throughout the season, winning their previous five games against Navarre, Tate, Pine Forest, Crestview, and Wakulla. Niceville, on the other hand, had experienced an inconsistent season, earning two wins and suffering three losses in its last five games. The Eagles looked to turn their season around and defend their home field, while Pace aimed to continue its winning streak and strengthen its already impressive record. Both teams had plenty to prove as they prepared to compete in this matchup.

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Sheriff Aden Thanks Emergency Responders For Their Support After Hurricane

Get The Coast— Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden publicly expressed his appreciation to first responders from across Florida who traveled to the area to provide assistance following Hurricane Isaias. In a video shared on social media, Aden recognized the agencies and counties that sent emergency personnel and equipment to help protect the community during the storm and its aftermath. He explained that the additional support was especially important because local Sheriff's Office employees were also dealing with damage to their own homes and property while continuing to serve the public. Aden also thanked the Florida Sheriffs Association and fellow sheriffs for their support, promising that Okaloosa County would be willing to send help to other communities if they ever faced a similar emergency.

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Donalds Elected As Florida's Next Governor

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Amendment 3 Passes - Changes FL Homestead Exemption

WEAR TV3— Florida voters are considering Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional change that would increase property tax savings for homeowners while potentially affecting funding for local government services. If approved, the amendment would raise the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, allowing eligible homeowners to pay taxes on a smaller portion of their home's value. However, the proposal has raised concerns among local officials and law enforcement agencies because reduced property tax revenue could make it harder for cities and counties to fund services such as police, fire departments, emergency response, parks, and road maintenance. Voting YES would approve the proposed tax changes, while voting NO would keep the current property tax rules in place. Overall, the amendment has created debate between those who support providing homeowners with tax relief and those concerned about how the changes could affect community services and local budgets.

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Buckman Defeats Peacock For School Board District 1 Seat

MidBay News— Election night brought several important results for Okaloosa and Walton counties, including a close school board race and decisions on local taxes. Jerry Buckman defeated JD Peacock in the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 race, receiving 34,819 votes (51.7%) compared to Peacock's 32,485 votes. Buckman will take the seat previously held by Dr. Lamar White and has stated that he plans to promote an America First agenda while serving on the board. Voters also approved Okaloosa County's half-cent sales tax, which will help pay for infrastructure improvements, including the Southwest Crestview Bypass. In Walton County, residents passed a half-mill property tax increase expected to generate an additional $18 million annually for school infrastructure projects. The election also showed strong Republican support in both counties, with local voting results generally reflecting statewide outcomes.

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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.

November 4 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

My friend is great in person, but after every dinner, hike, birthday, or coffee she creates a shared album and starts texting everyone to upload photos, tag people, and vote on which ones are postable. I like having memories, but I hate that every normal evening now comes with homework. How do I tell her I want to see her without joining the photo committee?

Dreading Endless Photo Voting
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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Use Your Common Sense Day

Use Your Common Sense Day is that cute little calendar holiday that tries to guilt-trip grown adults into doing what they should’ve been doing since middle school: thinking before acting. It’s not a miracle, it’s a reminder—like a sticky note on humanity’s forehead that says, “Stop touching the hot stove and acting surprised.” The idea is simple: make one decent decision on purpose, preferably before lunch, and see if your life improves or at least stops smoking. And if you’re wondering who decides what counts as “common sense,” congratulations—you’ve already failed the first quiz.

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