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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
Ariana Grande Surprises London Concertgoers with Cynthia Erivo Onstage Reunion
Ariana Grande gave fans an unexpected Wicked reunion during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop at London's O2 Arena on August 16. During the concert, Gran...
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Troye Sivan Taps Nicole Kidman for Stylish Nightclub Music Video "She's the Best"
Nicole Kidman has stepped into Troye Sivan's latest musical era, starring in the video for his new single, She's the Best. Released August 14, the vis...
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Phil Collins Shares Rare Health Update, Reflecting on Sobriety and Ongoing Recovery
Phil Collins has opened up about his recovery from alcohol addiction, saying he has now been sober for three years. During a recent interview, the for...
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Lewis Capaldi Channels Signature Self-Effacing Humor During Budapest Concert
Lewis Capaldi brought his trademark self-deprecating humor to Sziget Festival, adding a lighthearted moment to his performance in Budapest. During his...
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Noah Kahan Brings Out Chappell Roan During Milestone Rose Bowl Concert in Pasadena
Noah Kahan gave fans an unexpected moment during his sold-out Rose Bowl concert in Pasadena on Saturday night, bringing Chappell Roan onstage for a su...
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Stray Kids Make History With Ninth Straight No. 1 Album
Stray Kids have extended their chart record with another major U.S. debut. The K-pop group's new mini-album, THIS & THAT, opened at No. 1 on the B...
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Karol G Joined by Bruno Mars for Surprise SoFi Stadium Duet
Karol G gave fans an unexpected moment during her second night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, welcoming Bruno Mars to the stage for the first live pe...
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Luke Combs Extends My Kinda Saturday Night Tour Into 2027
Luke Combs is taking his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour into 2027 with 12 additional stadium concerts across the United States and Canada. In an Aug. 13...
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