WAAZ FM - The Good Country

08/12/2025

We are no fly by night radio station. We have been on the air since September 15, 1954 in Crestview, FL. serving NW Florida and SW Alabama for almost 71 years.
We have came a long way since that day, from a 250 watt AM station on 1490 kHz to a 100,000 watt FM station, WAAZ FM 104.7 MHz, the oldest AM station, WJSB AM 1050 kHz, on the air in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa & Walton County and the second oldest in the Florida Panhandle and a FM translator for the AM, WJSB FM 101.1.
Pictured is the studio the day we went on the air.

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

Area School Supply Giveaways.
The following is a list of area school supply giveaways going on this weekend and next week.
Lutheran Services Florida Hope House located at 5127 Eastland St in Crestview will have a back-to-school bash this evening from 4 to 7 pm. It will be an evening of fun, and you can learn more about the services they provide. There will be games and crafts, free food, popcorn, and music. School supplies will be given away to children in attendance.
Magnolia Baptist Church located at 3198 Hwy 602 in Laurel Hill will have a free school supplies and clothing giveaway tomorrow from 9am until 12 noon.
There will be a back-to-school giveaway tomorrow from 10 am until 3 pm at the Old Spanish Trail Park located at the intersection of Stillwell Blvd and Industrial Dr in Crestview. It will be open to all students and families while supplies last.
Duke Field’s 2nd annual back 2 school event will be next Friday, August 1st. There will be a free for all nerf war with all participants receiving a nerf gun to take home. Free school supplies and giveaways, games and crafts. The event will be from 5 to 7pm and is open to all DOD cardholders.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church located on Hwy 4 in Baker will have their 12th annual back to school giveaway on Saturday, August 2nd from 8am until 12 noon. School supplies and backpacks will be handed out to school aged kids.
Woodlawn Baptist Church located at 824 N Ferdon Blvd in Crestview will giving away backpacks with supplies at their back 2 school give away on Saturday, August 2nd from 8am until supplies run out.
Valparaiso First Church located at 571 Valparaiso Pkwy in Valparaiso, FL will have a back 2 school kutz and kicks event on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 am until 12 noon. There will be free haircuts and sneakers for kids aged 5 to 12 in grades k-6 while supplies last.
The 1st Annual Back 2 School Bash and Car Show will be next Sunday, August 3rd from 11 am until 3 pm at Warriors Hall on Stillwell Blvd in Crestview. For more information, visit back2schoolokaloosa.eventbrite.com. Children must be present at the event to receive backpacks.
VFW Post 5450 Auxiliary located at 2240 W James Lee Blvd in Crestview will have a back-to-school supply drive through August 11. The auxiliary will provide backpacks, or you can fill your own. Clear backpacks are preferred. The drive is for elementary school age kids only. For more information contact the post at 850-682-5552

07/22/2025

Do you have stuff laying around that no longer peak your interest? Are you low on money and need to sell a few things?

The World Famous Trading Post is for individuals and non-profit organizations to buy, sell or trade items including personally owned real estate.
We allow the sale of fruits and vegetables from local farms and gardens including eggs, farm animals and cottage food items, basically its a farmers market on the radio.
We even allow the sell of certain sporting good items such as fi****ms and ammunition.
If you have lost or found a pet or animal, send that in too and we will announce it.
We DO NOT announce real estate for sale from commercial businesses or agents, or help wanted.
We limit your items for sale to 3 items.

The World Famous Trading Post airs Monday through Friday at 7:10 AM on Radio Stations WJSB AM 1050, WAAZ FM 104.7 & WJSBFM 101.1.
All you have to do is send us an email at [email protected] or mail your item to
WAAZ
PO Box 267
Crestview, FL 32536.

07/10/2025

Please come out and see how they can help you!!!!

07/09/2025

Our Crime Prevention Manager Ashley Bailey has some valuable information to share!

07/01/2025

Currently in santa rosa county emergency management crews are on scene of a multiple vehicle accident at mile marker 34 Currently Westbound lanes from Okaloosa County to Milton to highway 87 is shut down.All traffic is being diverted at exit 45 in okaloosa county down highway 90

06/30/2025

A Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 1st at 2pm in the afternoon to discuss the community concerns on what transpired on May Day in Crestview.

The 2pm Town Hall meeting will be held at Allen Park located at 903 McClelland St in Crestview.

06/06/2025

Big News from Bait & Lemonade! 🍋🎣

Easton’s dream of starting his very own portable bait shop just got a HUGE boost thanks to an amazing local business!

We’re proud to announce a special collaboration with Crestview Outdoors Wholesale! 💥

Saturday from 8am to 3pm, Easton’s Lemonade Stand will be set up right outside their location—and here’s the best part:

👉 Crestview Outdoors is MATCHING every dollar Easton makes at his stand! That means every cup of lemonade you buy is now worth DOUBLE toward his
big goal! 🙌

Come out, show your support, and help turn a young boy’s dream into a reality. 💛

📍 Find us at: Crestview Outdoors Wholesale 980 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536

📅 Saturday, June 7th @ 8am to 3pm!

04/05/2025

And the Braves are on the Air!
Tune in to WAAZ 104.7 FM for all the play by play action as the Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins.