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Coming up on the calendar:
- Chickjitsu Exclusive: MARY ESTHER, FL at Southern Soul Jiu Jitsu Academy - Renzo Gracie Emerald Coast
- 3 - 6 yrs old Story Time at Mary Esther Public Library
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Pizza Scramble at Hurlburt Field Gator Lakes Golf Course - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* →
Gator Lakes Golf Course, 403 Walkup Way Bldg. 91300, Hurlburt Field
5:00 pm
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Music Trivia hosted by BAMF Trivia
The Gulf Club Restaurant and Sports Pub, 960 Hwy. 98, Destin
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Nothing But Networking at The Meridian at Westwood with Okaloosa Technical College Culinary Dept
The Meridian at Westwood, 1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach
11:30 am
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Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course
5:30 pm
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Multicultural Business Committee-SPECIAL LOCATION: Kalai's Hawaiian Kitchen!
Kalai's Hawaiian Kitchen, 2200 Hwy 98, Mary Esther
5:30 pm
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Regular Council Meeting May 14, 2026 →
Cinco Bayou Town Office, 10 Yacht Club Dr, Fort Walton Beach
6:00 pm
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2026 Spring Game →
Fort Walton Beach High School - Steve Riggs Stadium Football Field, 41-87 Wright Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Starting a Business – Panama City Beach
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, 7104 Laird St, Panama City
12:30 pm
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The Decades by Request - A DJ Hosted Events
The Gulf Club Restaurant and Sports Pub, 960 Highway 98, Destin
8:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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40th Anniversary of Gate to Gate Memorial Run/Walk
Eglin Youth Center
7:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What is going on with the Dollar General stores and their ID protocol????
I can understand ID'ing for cigarettes, tobacco products, beer, and wine. However, I'm touching up some kitchen cabinets in the house I just rented… (Nextdoor Islandview)
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Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Mary Esther. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Mary Esther. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mary Esther here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Walton Beach
- Man dies after crashing truck at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (nwfdailynews.com)
- City of Fort Walton Beach plans largest cleanup event yet for June 6 (getthecoast.com)
- Fort Walton Beach will honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day (nwfdailynews.com)
Destin
- Okaloosa County School Board names new Destin Elementary principal (thedestinlog.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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