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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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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
A Life of Music, Movies, and Generosity: Honoring the Legacy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, whose songs, personality, and unmistakable voice made her one of country music's most enduring stars, has died at 80. Her family confirm...
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Olivia Rodrigo Teases Daisy Chain Fields Festival With Surprise "Serena Joy" Release
Olivia Rodrigo has released a new song, Serena Joy, beginning with a limited-edition CD run sold through an independent record store in Tustin, Califo...
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Chinese Pop Star XIN LIU Releases "STRANGE," First Single From Upcoming Album
XIN LIU is setting the stage for her next album with "STRANGE," a funk-driven new single that marks the first preview of the Chinese singer, songwrite...
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How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Star-Studded Wedding Maintained a Small-Town Feel
Adam Scott says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding felt surprisingly intimate despite its enormous scale. During a television appearance on Aug. ...
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Hilary Duff Reflects on Moving Past Lizzie McGuire Through Pop Music
Hilary Duff says her move into pop music came from a desire to build an identity beyond Lizzie McGuire. In a recent interview, the singer and actress ...
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Taylor Swift Revisits Fan Favorites in Surprise Grammy Museum Mashup
Taylor Swift revisited several fan-favorite songs during a recent appearance at the Grammy Museum, performing a six-minute piano mashup that connected...
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Barry Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows After Technical and Vocal Problems
Barry Manilow canceled two performances from his Las Vegas residency after an earlier show was cut short because of technical difficulties. A statemen...
Aug 25, 2026
Alex Warren Cancels Auckland Concert Hours Before Show
Alex Warren canceled his scheduled Auckland concert on Monday, August 24, after illness left him unable to perform. In a message shared with fans, the...
Aug 25, 2026
