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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
Taylor Swift's Best Songs for Fall Capture the Feelings of Autumn
Taylor Swift's music has a strong connection to fall, with songs that explore heartbreak, nostalgia, romance, and personal reflection. Her storytellin...
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Sienna Spiro Set to Make ARIA Awards Debut at 2026 Ceremony
British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro is heading to Australia for a major performance at the 2026 ARIA Awards, adding an international highlight to t...
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KO1KEYZ Debuts at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 as Vaundy Climbs Into Top 10
Japanese boy group KO1KEYZ has made an impressive chart debut, landing at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with its first single, KO1KEYZ. The 12-...
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BTS Unveils New ARIRANG Tour Trailer Ahead of Global Cinema Screenings
BTS is giving fans another look at its upcoming South American concerts with a new trailer promoting worldwide cinema screenings of the group's ARIRAN...
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BLACKPINK's LISA Teases New Single Tarantino Ahead of Press Play EP
BLACKPINK member LISA is preparing to release her new single, Tarantino, on October 23, offering fans another preview of her upcoming EP, Press Play. ...
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Drake and Taylor Swift Find Chart Success With Four-Song Deluxe Albums
Drake and Taylor Swift are drawing attention to a music release strategy that gives existing albums another opportunity to climb the charts. Drake rel...
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Dom Dolla Launches Good Fortune Records, Expanding His Reach in Dance Music
Australian DJ and producer Dom Dolla is expanding his presence in electronic music with the launch of Good Fortune Records, a new label designed to su...
Oct 15, 2026
Hailey Bieber Shares Her Love for Rosalía's Album LUX
Hailey Bieber has shared her admiration for Rosala's album LUX, praising the Spanish singer's music in an enthusiastic social media post. On October 1...
Oct 15, 2026
