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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
Jonas Brothers Bring Their Biggest Hits to the First-Ever Banana Bowl
The Jonas Brothers brought live music to the baseball field during the inaugural Banana Bowl on October 10, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C...
15h ago
Karol G's "BbY WOW" Reclaims No. 1 on Global Charts for Fifth Week
Karol G is enjoying another major chart achievement as her collaboration "BbY WOW," featuring Spanish artists Judeline and Rusowsky, returns to No. 1 ...
15h ago
Are Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Teaming Up? Studio Clip Sparks Remix Rumors
Olivia Rodrigo has sparked speculation about a possible collaboration with Chappell Roan after sharing a short video from what appeared to be a record...
15h ago
BTS Brings Competitive Energy and Laughter to the Pickleball Court
BTS brought their competitive spirit to the pickleball court in the latest episode of Run BTS! 2.0, released October 11, giving fans another entertain...
15h ago
BTS and BIGBANG Lead 2026 MAMA Awards Nominations as K-Pop Stars Prepare for Osaka Ceremony
The 2026 MAMA Awards nominations have been announced, with BTS and BIGBANG among the most recognized acts ahead of this year's ceremony in Japan. The ...
15h ago
Shakira Closes Madrid Residency With Maluma, Bizarrap and Star-Studded Finale
Shakira brought her Madrid residency to a close on October 12, delivering a final concert filled with special guests, major hits, and emotional moment...
15h ago
Harry Styles Honors ICE Shooting Victim Oscar Belgal During New York Concert
Harry Styles paused his Madison Square Garden concert in New York City on October 10 to acknowledge Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man who was recently s...
Oct 13, 2026
Troye Sivan Claims Top Spot in Weekly Fan Poll for She's the Best
Troye Sivan has claimed the top spot in a weekly fan-voted music poll, with his latest album, She's the Best, receiving 56% of the total votes. The re...
Oct 13, 2026
