🌱 How did Freeport’s Bulldogs turn a tight game into a rout?

What's up Freeport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Freeport's Bulldogs turn a tight game into a rout?
• What new charges follow the body found buried in Freeport?

Also on today's calendar: Creative Craft Collective.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 66.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week 4 recap: Walton stays perfect, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach cruise in district play (getthecoast.com) — Freeport football fans can celebrate a big road win, as the Bulldogs pulled away from North Florida Christian 49–33 to move to 3–1 on the season. In a busy Week 4 for area teams, Walton stayed unbeaten, while Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and South Walton all bounced back with strong district victories.
   

• Update: Isabelle Johnson charged with 2nd-degree murder, abuse of corpse (wjhg.com) — Prosecutors have formally charged Isabelle Johnson with second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, and evidence tampering after investigators found Niceville resident Jason Coulthart buried on a property in Freeport in June. Walton County deputies say the case remains active, meaning charges could still change as they continue piecing together what happened locally.
   

📸 Around Freeport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Justice on the Block – Free Legal Help →
  Freeport Public Library, 76 FL-20, Freeport
  11:00 am

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Thursday September 17
• Volleyball - FMS @ Rocky Bayou (Away)
  Freeport Middle, 2101 Partin Dr N, Niceville
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Creative Craft Collective →
  Freeport Public Library, 76 FL-20, Freeport
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• TEAS testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  12:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Freeport
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Ladies Leadership Luncheon: Fashion In Style →
  Commelfo Restaurant, 10859 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Miramar Beach
• Pearson Testing
  Emerald Coast Technical College, 761 N 20th St, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Special Magistrate →
  DeFuniak Springs, FL Calendar
  2:00 pm
• Volleyball vs. Destin
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• 13th Annual Hole in ONE Golf Tournament →
  1199 Troon Drive North, Miramar Beach
• Football @ Fort Walton
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Cross Country @ ECMS
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Drury Hotels posted a job opening for Assistant Executive Housekeeper in Miramar Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

DeFuniak Springs

• WCSO announces expansion of Simultaneous 911 System (wjhg.com)

Miramar Beach

• Therapeutic Massage vs Relaxation Massage: Which Experience Is Best at Miramar Beach? (omaha.com)

Niceville

• Niceville's best and brightest shine at prestigious international conference (midbaynews.com)
• Niceville Fire Department launches first community survey to guide strategic plan (getthecoast.com)
• Deegan McCoy, Jakobe Gilyard power Niceville past Navarre in district opener (getthecoast.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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