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Rip Current Safety Information
Always check the swim flags at your local beach and follow the safety guidelines below. *Entering the Gulf during double red flag conditions can result in a $500 fine and criminal charges. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They t...
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Veterans Day Thank You!
This Veterans Day, we're giving 5 national winners the chance to win $1,000 each! Tell us about the veteran in your life for a chance to give them a THANK YOU for their service!
Live Local- Win BIG in "Golftober"!
Cooler mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect golf weather... that's what Golftober is all about! This month, Eglin Federal Credit Union is giving one lucky winner a $250 gift card to Emerald Bay Golf Club. Grab your clubs, call your golf buddies, and get ready for more time on the fairways. Enter now for your chance …
Haunted Cash Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
October is here, the leaves are changing, and spooky season is officially underway! Get into the Halloween spirit with our Haunted Cash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
Music News
From 'Barney' to Beauty: Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Celebrate 20-Year Friendship
Selena Gomez is looking back on her decades-long friendship with Demi Lovato, reflecting on the childhood experiences and personal milestones that hav...
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Rosalía Dedicates New York Award Acceptance to Victims of Spain Rail Tragedy
Rosala took a moment during an awards ceremony in New York City to express her condolences to victims of a deadly train collision in Spain. The Spanis...
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Olivia Rodrigo Shares Support for My Chemical Romance Ahead of Anniversary Release
Olivia Rodrigo took time away from her own busy music schedule to attend a My Chemical Romance concert, bringing together two generations of alternati...
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Christina Aguilera Shares Festive Bathroom Selfie Ahead of Halloween
Christina Aguilera is getting into the Halloween spirit with a revealing new Instagram photo that has caught the attention of her fans. The 45-year-ol...
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Gloria Trevi to Receive Artista Oro Award at 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards
Mexican singer Gloria Trevi will receive the Artista Oro (Golden Artist) award at the 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards, recognizing her decades-long contr...
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Kathy Hochul Responds After Nicki Minaj Criticizes Her Leadership on X
Nicki Minaj has entered New York's governor's race with strong criticism of Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, prompting a public response just days be...
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Tate McRae Scores First Lead No. 1 on Billboard Streaming Songs Chart With 'Housewife'
Tate McRae has reached a new milestone in her music career as her latest single, "Housewife," debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart d...
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Zach Bryan Scores Fifth Triple-Chart No. 1 Debut With 'Young Manhood' EP
Zach Bryan has added another major chart achievement to his career with his latest EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. Released October 16, ...
Oct 30, 2026
