🌱 Where you can read Okaloosa students’ award-winning America 250 essays July 4

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In today's newsletter:

• Where you can read Okaloosa students’ award-winning America 250 essays July 4

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny; nice with low humidity, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Future Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Historical Writing and Creativity (midbaynews.com) — Okaloosa County students are being celebrated for top honors in a U.S. history writing contest connected to the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s America 250 celebration. The contest honors two retired Niceville High School teachers, and residents can read the winning essays at the museum’s July 4 “Celebrate America 250! The Revolution” exhibit in Valparaiso.
   

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📸 Around Niceville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Niceville

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Thursday June 4

• Putting Green Open Play →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 201 Campbell Drive, Niceville
  8:30 am
• Mac Computer Class →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 201 Campbell Drive, Niceville
  9:00 am
• Baby Bookworms Lapsit Story Time @ the Library →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 206 Partin Drive North, Niceville
  9:30 am
• Puzzle Swap @ the Library →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 206 Partin Drive North, Niceville
  10:00 am
• iPhone & iPad →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 201 Campbell Drive, Niceville
  10:15 am
• Blood Pressure Checks - 1st Week →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 201 Campbell Drive, Niceville
  10:30 am
• Baby Bookworms Toddler Story Time @ the Library →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 206 Partin Drive North, Niceville
  10:30 am
• Seated Zumba Gold →
  Niceville, FL Calendar, 201 Campbell Drive, Niceville
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Prayer Meeting
  New Hope Baptist Church , 108 Aurora St., Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
  7:00 pm

Friday June 5

• History Sandwiched In – NW Florida Railroad →
  Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso
  12:00 pm

Sunday June 7

• Sunday Worship
  New Hope Baptist Church , 108 Aurora St., Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
  6:00 am
• Bible Study
  New Hope Baptist Church , 108 Aurora St., Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello my Senior Citizens.
  The city manager has still not contacted me and several of you have told me that you have reached out to him and he has not responded to y'all either… (Nextdoor Cedar Ridge North)

• McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Niceville. Apply here.
• Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Niceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niceville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Destin

• Meet Destin Little League's 2026 baseball and softball All Stars (thedestinlog.com)
• Destin fishing fleet honors late rodeo weighmaster Bruce Cheves (thedestinlog.com)
• Sentencing for man accused in 2023 San Destin shooting rampage set for Tuesday afternoon (wjhg.com)

Fort Walton Beach

• Check out the variety of fun at The GAB Spot in Fort Walton Beach (nwfdailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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