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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 …
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 Clears Up Michael B. Jordan Dating Rumors After Six Flags Outing
RAYE has cleared up speculation about her relationship with Michael B. Jordan after the two were spotted spending time together at Six Flags Magic Mou...
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BTS' Jimin Makes His TikTok Debut With Be Mine Dance Video
BTS member Jimin has officially made his personal TikTok debut, giving fans a new place to follow his solo updates. In his first public post, shared o...
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Niall Horan Celebrates 10 Years of Debut Solo Single This Town
Niall Horan is looking back at the song that started his solo career. This Town, his debut single outside One Direction, has officially reached its 10...
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Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Explores Fame, Romance and Life in the Spotlight
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl packs 12 tracks into a focused pop album, bringing together romance, fame, personal reflection, and the pressure...
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BTS Celebrates Three 2026 MTV VMA Wins as J-Hope Thanks ARMY
BTS added three more MTV Video Music Awards to its record in 2026, marking another milestone for the K-pop group during its latest chapter together. A...
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Victoria Beckham Steps Back Into the Recording Studio With Son Cruz
Victoria Beckham has returned to familiar territory, stepping behind a microphone during a recording session with her son Cruz Beckham. The studio mom...
Sep 30, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters Ties Moana for a Major Soundtrack Chart Record
A soundtrack tied to one of animation's recent hits has joined an exclusive piece of chart history. KPop Demon Hunters has now matched Moana for the l...
Sep 30, 2026
Cardi B Celebrates VMAs Win With Kehlani After Missing Ceremony
Cardi B and Kehlani have another major award to celebrate after their collaboration Safe won Best Hip-Hop at the MTV Video Music Awards. Neither artis...
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