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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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The 29th Annual Z-96 Birthday Bash
Get ready for Z-Bash #29... because this year's party is loaded with FUN! Join us October 24th at The Gab Spot in Fort Walton Beach for a night of free arcade play, free bowling, great food, drinks, games, music, and chances to win some seriously awesome prizes! We'll be giving away a $1,000 gift certificate from Joey …
See Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
Ready to unravel your next adventure? Listen weekdays for your chance to see Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
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 $2,000 cash.
Music News
Miley Cyrus Returns to the Stage With Emotional Hollywood Bowl Concert
Miley Cyrus made her long-awaited return to full-length live performances on October 16, delivering an emotional concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los ...
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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals How Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan Inspired "Expectations"
Olivia Rodrigo has shared how Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan influenced her song "Expectations," which now features a new remix with Roan. During an...
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Harry Styles Honors Liam Payne With Unreleased Song on Second Anniversary of His Death
Harry Styles paid tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 16, 2026. The...
12h ago
NEXZ Reveal Their Favorite Songs and Share Insights Into Their Musical Journey
K-pop group NEXZ offered fans a closer look at their music, personalities, and creative journey during a backstage interview at the 2026 TMElive Inter...
12h ago
Daniel Seavey Credits Benson Boone for Reigniting His Passion for Music, Dreams of Pitbull Collaboration
Daniel Seavey is embracing a new chapter in his music career, with Benson Boone playing an important role in helping him rediscover his passion for pe...
12h ago
A$AP Rocky Releases Long-Awaited Shroom Clouds Ahead of Don't Be Dumb Disc 2
A$AP Rocky has officially released Shroom Clouds, bringing a longtime fan favorite to streaming platforms on October 16. The track arrives as the rapp...
Oct 17, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae and Zach Bryan Lead a Packed New Music Friday
New music releases for Friday, October 16, bring together major names from pop, country, and international music, with Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae and ...
Oct 17, 2026
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo Reveal How Friendship Inspired Their Expectations Remix
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo are sharing how their friendship and personal experiences helped shape their new remix of "Expectations." During a co...
Oct 17, 2026
