Show Notes for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Destin-Area Restaurants Open Doors on Thanksgiving

The Destin Log— More than a dozen restaurants across Okaloosa County will operate on Thanksgiving Day, offering traditional holiday buffets and plated dinners alongside regular menus. Prices range from free at Harbor Docks to over $100 at some resorts, with most establishments requiring advance reservations.

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Aldi To Open Destin Location This December

The Destin Log— The discount grocer will occupy the former Winn Dixie building at 98 Palms and plans to hire 15 to 20 employees. The opening marks Aldi's seventh location in Okaloosa County.

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Walton County Woman, Dogs Escape Camper Fire Started by Candles

WJHG TV7— A woman and three dogs safely evacuated a camper on Gilreath Lane in the Eucheeanna Valley community after unattended candles ignited a fire that fully engulfed the structure. Walton County Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes, though the woman lost her home and is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.

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Crestview Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution

WJHG TV7— John Martin Elmore, 37, admitted to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of more than 50 grams of the drug following a traffic stop in April that yielded over 1,800 grams from his vehicle. He faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for January 14.

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Santa Rosa County Health Department Offers Drive-Through Rabies Clinic

Navarre Press— The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pensacola State College's Milton Campus on Highway 90.

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Crestview Boys Qualify For Regional Cross Country Meet

Crestview Bulletin— The Crestview cross-country team advanced to the regional meet after competing at the District 1-4A championship held at Santa Fe College in Gainesville over the weekend of November 7. The boys team's qualification marks another appearance at the regional level for the program.

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Okaloosa County Expects SS United State To Be Major Diving Draw

WKRG TV7— Log in Sign up for free paraphrase to one paragraph: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/okaloosa-county-underwater-deployment/ Okaloosa County is preparing to transform the historic SS United States ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef by sinking it in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Originally launched in 1952, the nearly 1,000-foot vessel made history by setting a transatlantic speed record and became an important symbol of American maritime engineering. After decades out of service, the ship was acquired by Okaloosa County and transported to Mobile, Alabama, where crews completed extensive environmental cleanup and preparations for its underwater deployment. The project is expected to create a new habitat for marine life, establish a major destination for recreational and technical divers, and boost tourism throughout the Emerald Coast. County officials also plan to preserve the ship’s history through a land-based museum featuring significant artifacts and components removed before deployment. This project represents a unique opportunity to preserve the legacy of an iconic ocean liner while supporting marine habitats and creating new economic opportunities for the local community.

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Okaloosa County Offering $10,000 In Hurricane Housing Assistance

WKRG TV7— Okaloosa County is preparing to provide disaster recovery housing assistance to eligible homeowners and households affected by Hurricane Isaias. Through the county’s Housing Department, qualifying residents may receive grants of up to $10,000 to help address housing-related damages and recovery expenses caused by the storm. The assistance is intended to support residents as they work to rebuild and recover from the hurricane’s impact. County officials announced that additional information regarding eligibility requirements and the application process will be provided as the program is finalized. The initiative represents an effort by local government to help affected families regain housing stability and recover from storm-related hardships.

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Week 11 CFP Rankings Released Last Night - Georgia Takes #1 Spot

ESPN— The Southeastern Conference continues to demonstrate its strength across college football, with eight teams earning spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. Georgia leads the way at No. 1 nationally, while Alabama, Texas and Tennessee also remain inside the top 10. The SEC also has three teams ranked between No. 16 and No. 25. Ole Miss checks in at No. 19 following its loss to Georgia, while South Carolina comes in at No. 20. LSU rounds out the SEC teams in this portion of the rankings at No. 24 after falling to Alabama. Missouri, meanwhile, dropped out of the Top 25 but continues to receive votes. Georgia reclaimed the No. 1 position after an impressive victory over Ole Miss, taking advantage of Miami's loss to Notre Dame. Utah, Notre Dame and UCLA occupy the next three spots, while Miami fell to No. 5. College Football Playoff Top 15 1 - Georgia (8-1) 2 - Utah (9-0) 3 - Alabama (7-2) 4 - UCLA (9-0) 5 - Notre Dame (8-1) 6 - Texas (7-2) 7 - Miami (8-1) 8 - Tennessee (7-2) 9 - Indiana (8-1) 10 - BYU (7-2) 11 - Kentucky (7-2) 12 - Texas Tech (8-1) 13 - Wake Forest (8-1) 14 - Houston (7-2) 15 - Iowa (7-2) SEC Teams Ranked No. 16-25 17 - South Carolina (6-3) 19 - Ole Miss (6-3) 21 - LSU (6-3) 22 - Missouri (6-3)

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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 11 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

My friend group is planning our usual Friendsgiving for the weekend before Thanksgiving, and I was looking forward to it. Then the host sent a spreadsheet with assigned dishes, a per-person hosting fee, cleanup shifts, arrival windows, and rules about approved plus-ones. This used to be everyone bringing food and squeezing into whatever chair was open, and now it feels like I need a badge to get mashed potatoes. How do I push back without ruining the whole thing?

Terrified Of Spreadsheet Thanksgiving Rules
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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Air Day

Air Day is that annual reminder that humans will invent a holiday for anything they can’t hold, can’t see, and absolutely cannot stop ruining. We “celebrate” the invisible stuff keeping your lungs on payroll by talking big about fresh breezes, open windows, and the radical concept of not treating the sky like a community dumpster. There’s usually some earnest talk about clean air and gratitude, which is adorable, like watching a raccoon wash its hands before stealing your sandwich. Anyway, take a deep breath while you still can—then stick around, because the real festivities are what people do immediately after pretending they care.

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