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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 …
Veterans Day Thank You!
This Veterans Day, we're giving 5 national winners the chance to win $1,000 each! Tell us about the veteran in your life for a chance to give them a THANK YOU for their service!
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
LISA Releases Press Play, a Six-Track EP Showcasing Her Musical Range
LISA is expanding her solo catalog with Press Play, a six-track EP released October 23, 2026. The BLACKPINK star brings together hip-hop, pop, and ele...
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Latin Music Stars Bring Fashion and Glamour to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Latin Music Awards brought a mix of fashion, personality, and star power to the red carpet. Held at the James L. Knight Center, the ceremony welcomed ...
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RAYE Claims 2026 Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
British singer-songwriter RAYE has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, marking another major achievem...
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Cyndi Lauper Joins Tones And I and CYRIL for New Dance Remix of Time After Time
Cyndi Lauper's classic hit Time After Time has received a fresh electronic update, bringing together three artists from different generations of pop m...
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ADÉLA Takes the Spotlight on The Tonight Show After Nicole Kidman's Praise
A song inspired by Nicole Kidman has helped bring rising pop singer ADLA into the spotlight, and now the Slovak artist is making her debut on The Toni...
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"Housewife" Debuts at No. 1 in Australia, Marking a Career Milestone for Tate McRae
Tate McRae has claimed the top spot on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart for the first time, with her latest single, Housewife, making its debut at No. 1...
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Lady Gaga Reassures Fans: New Music Is on the Horizon
Lady Gaga may be preparing to release new music sooner than fans expected, following a brief exchange on social media that has sparked excitement abou...
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Karol G Reveals Eminem Was One of Her First Musical Loves
Karol G has opened up about her early admiration for Eminem, revealing how the rapper's music made a lasting impression on her long before she fully u...
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