Destin Fireworks and Drone Show!
Celebrate America over Destin's East Pass-bigger, brighter, and LOUDER! It starts at 9 on the 4th of July - Destin's first drone show featuring "America 250" - THEN the biggest fireworks display on the Emerald Coast! And Z96 brings it all together. Tune to...
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 typ...
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We're making it even easier for you to stay connected to Z96 wherever you go! We're always on your radio and you can also stream the #1 Hit Music Station through your computer, smartphone, tablet, and your smart speaker.RADIOIf you are in or near the Fort Walton Beach-Destin...
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July is all about sunshine, celebrations, and making the most of summer. This month, we're giving one lucky winner $2,000 cash in our July Jackpot Giveaway. Whether you've been saving for something…
CRYERS - The Emo Experience
Your emo era is calling... and no, it's not on your smartphone. CRYRS is bringing THE Emo Experience to Club LA July 18th-and Z96 wants to hook you up! Win tickets to the show plus a VIP merch pack-we're talking a backpack, shirt, shades, koozie, and even a CRYRS skate deck!
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Celebrate Live Nation's Summer of Live and Pick Your Trip!
We're partnering up with Live Nation's Summer of Live where you can get 4 lawn tickets for just $99 to let you Pick Your Trip! Enter for your chance to score 4 premium tickets to the concert of your choice!
Music News
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Ariana Grande has announced changes to three dates on her Eternal Sunshine tour after production issues affected the original schedule. The update was...
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Madonna Questions AI's Role in Music and Creativity
Madonna is speaking plainly about the way technology is changing music, creativity, and the pressure artists face to measure success through numbers. ...
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Ella Langley Extends Historic Hot 100 Run With Choosin' Texas
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the country singer her 11th nonconsecutive week at the top of t...
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Katy Perry's Watch It Burn Tops Weekly Fan Vote for Best New Music
Billboard's latest fan poll has selected Katy Perry's Watch It Burn as the favorite new music release of the week. The single received 27% of the vote...
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