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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 …
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.
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
Bruno Mars, Drake, and Karol G Keep Their Friendly Feud Going
Drake, Karol G, and Bruno Mars are keeping a playful music-world exchange going after the release of the Dance With Me video. The latest moment came a...
14h ago
New Grammy Category Opens the Door for a Wider Asian Pop Field
The Grammy Awards are preparing to introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance as a new category for the 2027 ceremony, creating a dedicated space for ...
14h ago
Stray Kids Skip 2027 Grammy Submissions as K-Pop Debate Continues
Stray Kids will not submit music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, adding another major K-pop name to this year's awards conversation. JYP ...
14h ago
Remembering Conrad "Cronos" Lant: The Pioneering Venom Frontman Passes Away
Conrad "Cronos" Lant, the longtime singer and bassist of British heavy metal band Venom, has died at 63. The band announced his death on October 1, pa...
14h ago
KATSEYE Teams With Pedro Sampaio for Hootie Frutti Remix
KATSEYE is giving Hootie Frutti a Brazilian makeover with a new remix featuring DJ and producer Pedro Sampaio, along with MC GW and Clementaum. Releas...
14h ago
Mel C Donates Wardrobe Pieces to Support Australian Red Cross Clothing Drive
Mel C is giving several pieces from her personal wardrobe a new purpose as part of the eighth annual Uber x Australian Red Cross Clothing Drive. As pa...
Oct 3, 2026
The Life of a Showgirl Claims No. 1 in Australia Following Major Encore Edition Debut
Taylor Swift has returned to No. 1 in Australia with The Life of a Showgirl, powered by the release of the album's expanded Encore edition. Billboard ...
Oct 3, 2026
Noah Kahan Releases New Song for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Noah Kahan has released Draw You Out, the first song from the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The new track arrives ahead of ...
Oct 3, 2026
