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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 …
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.
See Niall Horan at the U.S. Show of Your Choice!
Niall Horan is taking his Dinner Party Live On Tour across the U.S., and you could be there in the city of your choice!
$1,000 Fall Fund!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, FALL! And we're picking FIVE winners to each take home $1,000 bucks!
Win an All-Inclusive Trip for Four to Dreams Resorts in Mexico!
Dreaming of a luxury tropical vacation for your family? Enter for your chance to win a 4-day, 3-night all-inclusive trip for four to your choice of 16 Dreams Resorts throughout Mexico!
Music News
RAYE Answers One-Hit Wonder Criticism With Three Billion-Stream Songs
RAYE had a simple response after an online commenter called her a one-hit wonder: she showed the numbers. As Billboard highlighted, the British singer...
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Lola Young Sets 2027 North American Tour With 17 Headlining Dates
Lola Young is heading back on the road in 2027 with a new North American headlining tour. The newly announced Everything Begins tour will include 17 d...
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Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald Set to Host the 2026 ARIA Awards
The 2026 ARIA Awards will mark their 40th anniversary with comedians Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald taking the stage as hosts. Organizers announce...
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Slayyyter Announces Companion Album WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA
Slayyyter is extending the world of her latest album with WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA, a nine-track companion project set for release on December 4. The newl...
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Justin Timberlake Jokes About His Beatboxing Era
Justin Timberlake is laughing along with fans about one of the most recognizable habits from his early career: beatboxing. In a recent Instagram excha...
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Blake Shelton Celebrates Gwen Stefani's Birthday With Personal Tribute
Blake Shelton marked Gwen Stefani's 57th birthday with a personal social media tribute celebrating their relationship. In a birthday post shared on Oc...
Oct 6, 2026
'The Life of a Showgirl' Claims 13th Week at No. 1 for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl has returned to No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart nearly a year after its original release. Billboard chart data sh...
Oct 6, 2026
Ed Sheeran Brings Isaac Slade to Atlanta as Surprise Loop Tour Opener
Ed Sheeran added an unexpected guest to his Atlanta Loop Tour stop, inviting former The Fray frontman Isaac Slade to open the show at Mercedes-Benz St...
Oct 6, 2026
