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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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End Of Summer Splash Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
🌊 End of Summer Splash Giveaway - Make a Big Splash Before Summer Ends! ☀️
Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more unforgettable splash. Celebrate the season with our End of Summer Splash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
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Looking for the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy the Emerald Coast? Cumulus Media and Eglin Federal Credit Union want to send you to The Shack in Fort Walton Beach with a $250 gift card! Enjoy fresh seafood, waterfront views, and one of the area's favorite casual hangouts on Miracle Strip Parkway. Whether it's date …
Music News
Ed Sheeran U.S. Tour Update: Singer Prepares to "Pump the Brakes" on Live Shows
Ed Sheeran has told fans that his current LOOP Tour will mark his last major tour of the United States for a long time. In a recent message shared dur...
21h ago
YEONJUN Takes Over the Troubadour With Intimate 'NO LABELS' Solo Show
YEONJUN stepped into the spotlight on his own in Los Angeles, bringing his solo music to life during a special Billboard Live performance at the Troub...
21h ago
KATSEYE Releases New EP WILD Ahead of Upcoming World Tour
KATSEYE has released its third EP, WILD, marking the latest chapter for the global pop group. The project arrived on August 14 and follows the group's...
22h ago
Phoebe Bridgers' Lost Weekend: Tracklist, Release Details, and Album Breakdown
Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Weekend, her third solo studio album and her first since 2020's Punisher. Released August 14, the 16-track project m...
22h ago
Travis Kelce Calls Taylor Swift His Wife While Reflecting on Their Wedding
Travis Kelce is opening up about his wedding to Taylor Swift, calling the celebration the best night of his life. Speaking with reporters at Kansas Ci...
Aug 14, 2026
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Spark Rekindled Romance Speculation
Ariana Grande has stirred renewed speculation about her relationship with former boyfriend and dancer Ricky Alvarez after sharing new photos of the pa...
Aug 14, 2026
Tate McRae Sees Streaming Lift After Lollapalooza Headlining Set
Tate McRae's Lollapalooza 2026 performance gave her music another boost as listeners returned to her catalog following the festival. After headlining ...
Aug 14, 2026
Jenna Ortega Recalls the Wild Energy Behind Sabrina Carpenter's Taste Video
Jenna Ortega is sharing new details about the chaotic fun behind Sabrina Carpenter's Taste music video, which paired the two stars in a darkly comic b...
Aug 14, 2026
